Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK | |||||
| PIC-5268B | 06/01/2010 | 10036507 | Chevrolet: repeat brake pulsation, steering wheel dither, and/or premature brake pad wear. this condition affects vehicles driven primarily in mountainous terrain. police vehicle with rpo 9c1 or 9c3. *pe | 03/25/2011 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||||
| PIC-5468 | 05/01/2011 | 10038752 | Ready | 06/27/2011 | |
| PIC-5468 | 05/01/2011 | 10038752 | Gm: after a hydraulic replacement or removal it is tough to remove all the air from the brake system. this is due to the locaiton of the brake lines. *rm | 06/27/2011 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES | |||||
| PIC-5468 | 05/01/2011 | 10038752 | Ready | 06/27/2011 | |
| PIC-5468 | 05/01/2011 | 10038752 | Gm: after a hydraulic replacement or removal it is tough to remove all the air from the brake system. this is due to the locaiton of the brake lines. *rm | 06/27/2011 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES | |||
| 07/18/2012 | 76000 | 1 | |
| While backing car started to jerk due to traction control problem caused distraction and i paused the car and looked at dash board and continued to back up hitting car in parking lot isle way- had the car repaired spent $ 900 on abs traction control and front wheel bearings problem still exists and gm will not divulge what is causing the problem- car is not safe to drive- you cannot trust to pull out into traffic car stops when it should not. *tr | |||
| 07/18/2012 | 76000 | ||
| While backing car started to jerk due to traction control problem caused distraction and i paused the car and looked at dash board and continued to back up hitting car in parking lot isle way- had the car repaired spent $ 900 on abs traction control and front wheel bearings problem still exists and gm will not devulge what is causing the problem- car is not safe to drive- you cannot trust to pull out into traffic car stops when it should not | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC | |||
| 04/28/2008 | 26000 | ||
| I have had nothing but issues with this car. it started out with tire pressuring monitoring, pretty much fixed except on extended trips still get dummy light. driver's and passenger side windows scratched and still on occasion screech. i just apply oil and it stops for a while. tranny line leak - repaired, brake rotors where replaced 13,000 miles ago went bad again, vehicle out of alignment again and wearing tires out. mechanic states that intermediate steering shaft needs replaced. car has 95,000 checked on line and all of these items are known problems with chevy / gm vehicles. | |||
| 01/19/2011 | 75729 | ||
| 2006 chevy ss impala started having issues with the dash board readings, the car would not start because it would show the car was in drive when it was not, there was no readings for the speed, all electrical readings were out of control, finally the abs would not work and then the car would not start at all and had to be towed in. the abs module at only 75,000 miles had to be replaced. this is a serious safety issue that needs to be addressed by chevy, the repair needed put me in a serious driving safety concern and chevy should not say sorry this is no longer under warranty and we can't do anything for you. | |||
| 08/13/2008 | 60 | 1 | |
| While driving in the rain i had too stop quickly at a stop light applying the brakes significantly all i did is skid the abs never worked and no indication light came on i then had too stop slow in the snow same scenario. *tr | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 02/08/2007 | 25000 | ||
| The parking brake will not hold. we had it serviced by chevrolet two times and within a couple of months the brake stopped holding again. | |||
| 12/01/2011 | 94120 | ||
| Abs system light always coming on,when driving on the road.replace abs senor and new brake shoe ,and light still on | |||
| 06/06/2011 | 32000 | ||
| My traction control, abs and service brake assit light continue to come on despite the fact that i have had the sensors replaced 3 times now. i will hear a growling noise when i put on the brakes or get a foul smell when i turn on the defrost, also when i get that smell the defrost doesn't work properly then later the abs, traction control and brake assist light will come on. i have had a chevy dealer and the dealer i bought the car from check the problem and say its fixed 3 times but the problem continues. | |||
| 12/01/2011 | 94120 | ||
| Abs system light always coming on,when driving on the road.replace abs senor and new brake shoe ,and light still on | |||
| 06/06/2011 | 32000 | ||
| My traction control, abs and service brake assit light continue to come on despite the fact that i have had the sensors replaced 3 times now. i will hear a growling noise when i put on the brakes or get a foul smell when i turn on the defrost, also when i get that smell the defrost doesn't work properly then later the abs, traction control and brake assist light will come on. i have had a chevy dealer and the dealer i bought the car from check the problem and say its fixed 3 times but the problem continues. | |||
| 12/01/2011 | 94120 | ||
| Abs system light always coming on,when driving on the road.replace abs senor and new brake shoe ,and light still on | |||
| 06/06/2011 | 32000 | ||
| My traction control, abs and service brake assit light continue to come on despite the fact that i have had the sensors replaced 3 times now. i will hear a growling noise when i put on the brakes or get a foul smell when i turn on the defrost, also when i get that smell the defrost doesn't work properly then later the abs, traction control and brake assist light will come on. i have had a chevy dealer and the dealer i bought the car from check the problem and say its fixed 3 times but the problem continues. | |||
| 12/01/2011 | 94120 | ||
| Abs system light always coming on,when driving on the road.replace abs senor and new brake shoe ,and light still on | |||
| 06/06/2011 | 32000 | ||
| My traction control, abs and service brake assit light continue to come on despite the fact that i have had the sensors replaced 3 times now. i will hear a growling noise when i put on the brakes or get a foul smell when i turn on the defrost, also when i get that smell the defrost doesn't work properly then later the abs, traction control and brake assist light will come on. i have had a chevy dealer and the dealer i bought the car from check the problem and say its fixed 3 times but the problem continues. | |||
| 04/01/2010 | 26000 | ||
| My 2006 chevrolet impala has nothing but issues. window scratch when going up and down, tire pressure monitor needs replaced, remote start has no distance, water pump leakage, transmission line leaking, rotors, tires and alignment wear out prematurely. | |||
| 04/01/2008 | 22000 | ||
| We purchased a used 2006 chevy impala in 2008 with 21,000 miles and now we have just over 55,000. after more use in down hill driving about a few months of owning this car and using more brake the steering wheel will wobble from the front rotor(s) warping. i talked to a chevy dealer service man and he said that chevrolet made them out of softer metal and that is normal, they should straighten out and work properly. yea right. i should of had him drive it down hill at 75 mph and see if he craps his pants. a year ago i had the rotors resurfaced and that cured the problem till now 09/01/2010 and the problem starts again. i think the rotors are made from soft metal and is a manufacture defect. i would take that to the bank. upon inspecltion of the rotors the right front had some different coloring from the heat and warpage i think. i have been my own mechanic since i was a teenager. i am now in my 50's and it seems the metal is too soft. now just get chevrolet to admit the error and replace them with good rotors by the standards of safety not chevrolets idea of a bandaide. | |||
| 07/15/2009 | 26549 | 1 | |
| When front brake rotors failed at 26,455 miles,called dealer thinking it would be cover under warranty, dealer stated brakes are only covered up to 7,500 miles not the 36,000 miles. took rotors to private repair shop to have them turned and they would not do it stating they were made out of junk and would be better off replacing with new rotors which i did hoping for better results. *tr | |||
| 06/06/2007 | 12000 | 3 | 04/01/2006 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet impala. while driving approximately 45 mph downhill, the steering wheel vibrated excessively when the brake pedal was depressed. the driver experienced difficulty steering the vehicle. the failure occurred without warning. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection and they stated that the failure was related to the brake rotors. the technician resurfaced the front brake rotors, but the failure recurred. the vehicle has not been repaired properly. the failure mileage was 12,000 and current mileage was 26,500. updated 12/08/09. *lj the consumer stated the brakes pulsated when they were applied. updated 12/10/09 | |||
| 02/05/2009 | 69615 | 1 | |
| I have a 2006 chevrolet impala which required the front brakes to have the rotors machined and replaced 3 times in the first 33,000 miles. i was told that this was caused by the use of inferior metal for the rotors which could not withstand the heat generated by braking, especially when exiting from a highway. additionally, the front outer tie rods required replacement in the first 65,000 miles of driving because they had become worn out which caused the front tires to be loose or wobbly. *tr | |||
| 12/21/2008 | 36500 | 1 | |
| I purchased the 2006 impala in 11/2006 when stopping the steering and front end shakes and vibrates. 1st the keyless remotes stop working which included my automatic start not working that happened 12/7. i am a trooper so i waited took my car to the chevy dealer 4/08 and they said there was a recall on the system so they fixed that and my tire monitoring system(which went out again on 12/1/08). my seatbelts wont lock in you have to force it hard several times and then still comes out on both the passenger and drivers side. my rear left door stop wrkg 6/08 1st the door would not close now it does not open at all. on 12/21/08 the power steering went out while driving at 55mph on the expressway. also the heat stop working and the rear defrost 12/16/08 and it is freezing in chicago. took car to dealership and of course the warranty was expired so i was stuck paying the $300 bill for the power steering. my husband refused to pay the 400.00 for them to replace the thermostat and thermostat gasket. well two days later car is back in the shop because now 1/3/09 the water pump is leaking waiting on a callback now from the authorized mechanic with the final report on what all is wrong with this car that just came from the other authorized shop on 12/21. mind u the car was only driven like 4 miles b4 the other problems started happening. i have had it with this car. i will send in more information when i get the final verdict on the death trap from the authorized mechanic when he calls me back today 1/3/08. *tr | |||
| 06/01/2006 | 1 | ||
| When applying brakes on long incline car's front-end and including the steering wheel vibrate very badly. gm dealership has made 6 attempts to repair without success. gm felt they could do nothing else to rectify the problem. cash settlement was made. we still have what feels like a dangerous situation. don't know what else to do and would appreciate any suggestions. the problem began shortly after purchasing the car. *tr | |||
| 05/01/2008 | 18000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet impala. while driving downhill at 20 mph, the contact depressed the brake pedal and the vehicle jerked and the front rotors overheated. the dealer replaced the front rotors in july of 2007. in may of 2008, the front rotors failed again. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer and they stated that the vehicle was out of warranty. the contact will need to pay for the repair. a report was filed with the manufacturer and they stated that they would consider giving him a discount. the failure mileage was 18,000 and current mileage was 32,000. | |||
| 02/09/2007 | 31174 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet impala. while driving approximately 50 mph downhill, the vehicle began to vibrate when the brake pedal was depressed. the brakes failed. there was no damage or crash. the brakes were replaced by an authorized dealer. the contact then heard a knocking noise coming from the front end of the vehicle. a repair was made, but the noise still persists. she noticed that the steering wheel was loose and the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer. the rack and pinion were replaced in the steering column. recently, the water pump began overheating and has not yet been repaired. the failure mileage was 31,174. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 12/18/2008 | 40000 | 1 | 12/12/2008 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet impala. while driving approximately 45 mph on normal road conditions; the vehicle was consuming a significant amount of fuel. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection. the technician stated the failure was contributed to the fuel system adhesive layer. the vehicle has not been repaired. the contact was concerned about the safety risk. the failure mileage was 40,000 and the current mileage was unknown. updated 12/07/09 *bf the consumer stated the trip computer, tire pressure monitoring system, abs, traction control were all inoperative. also all of the lights flash at times and stay on. updated 12/09/09 | |||
| 05/06/2006 | 6000 | 2 | 04/06/2006 |
| Brake recall is not listed on site for impala 2006 ss.. i had a problem with my brakes which the recall corrected the problem. the upgrade is not completed car is harder to stop. gm and ted evens (cs department) from the chevy did not think of it has a big problem. however i can tell you my car will stop much better now. *jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 05/12/2008 | 12269 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet impala. while driving in rainy weather conditions at any speed, the brake system intermittently pulsated, and caused the vehicle to abnormally vibrate. secondly, while applying pressure to the brake pedal, the vehicle would not stop. the failure was accompanied by a loud grinding noise. the dealer stated that if the brake pads are exposed to moisture, they could fail. they further stated that they would only replace the brake pads if the wear was less than 3mm, and repair or resurface the brake rotors. the brake pads were measured at 5mm. the manufacturer stated that although her vehicle was experiencing severe symptoms, they would not repair the vehicle until it displayed the minimum requirement for repair. the failure mileage was 12,269 and current mileage was 12,412. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 07/06/2006 | 26500 | 1 | 10/01/2003 |
| Dt*: the contact stated that the two rear brake system rotors fractured prematurely when the vehicle reached 26000 mph. *ak | |||