2003 Chevrolet Impala brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 80 complaints for the 2003 Chevrolet Impala, 9% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 80 9% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 39,000 miles 64 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 6 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 5 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 20 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 12 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 11 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 13 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 64 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 39,000 miles, and 67% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 6 crashes, 1 fire, 5 injuries.
What owners wrote
ABS traction control lights on intermittently for 3 years. Had this checked by dealer numerous times and was not able to diagnose a problem. The lights now stay on for the last 8 months.
Clunking noise in front end especially when you are in a turn. Also could feel a "thump" through the steering wheel at same time. We are stationed in germany in the air force. Took it to the opel dealer (chevy equiv. In germany) and they diagnosed it as the intermediate shaft needing to be replaced. After $300 and a long time waiting for the part, it was replaced and hasn't given us a problem since. Also have had major problem with this car "eating" brakes and rotors.
Other problems reported for the 2003 Chevrolet Impala
- Electrical system 271 complaints
- Engine 162 complaints
- Lighting 112 complaints
- Air bags 41 complaints
- Steering 30 complaints
- Fuel system 26 complaints
- Cruise control 23 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 22 complaints