2001 Chevrolet Impala brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 72 complaints for the 2001 Chevrolet Impala, 8% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 72 8% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 50,000 miles 39 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 9 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 5 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 8 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 3 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 39 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 50,000 miles, and 56% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 fire, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, a noise emitted from the front end and the engine stalled. The driver was able to merge to the side of the road; however, the brakes failed. As a result, the vehicle continued to roll, crashed into a pole, and caught fire. The front driver side air bag failed to deploy, causing the driver's head to strike the windshield.
The ABS light comes on without warning. When this happens the brakes freeze up and grinds and it takes a long time to come to a complete stop. I first started having these problems in 2008 and I've replaced both hubs ,rotors, harness,and sensor. This is a major problem that interferes with both stopping and accerating because it makes the car stall . I have to kids and this action terrifies them whenever it happens.
Other problems reported for the 2001 Chevrolet Impala
- Electrical system 232 complaints
- Engine 174 complaints
- Lighting 87 complaints
- Steering 77 complaints
- Transmission 51 complaints
- Air bags 49 complaints
- Fuel system 42 complaints
- Exhaust system 27 complaints