brakes problem
7.2
pretty badTypical Repair Cost:
$315.00
Average Mileage:
35,588 miles
Number of complaints:
8 complaints
Most common solutions:
- had to replace rear rotors again (3 reports)
- not sure (3 reports)
- turned the rear rotors (2 reports)
Helpful Websites About 2004 Chevrolet Impala warped rotors
2007Nov 06
Impala
- Automatic transmission
- 60,103 miles
i have had this car for 45 days and already fixing sh*t. this car is a money pit. i will never own a chevy after i trade this car in. i will never own a new chevy again
2007Nov 06
(reported on)Impala LS 3.8L
- Automatic transmission
- 23,000 miles
As with post one, Kim L., but I solved my problem, but only after 5 trips to GM and then them wanting 700$ to fix them again. Listening to a lecture from a 1/2 brained shop manager about how I am hard on the car, even though I have done nothing but baby it in every way known. I bought some lifetime warranty rotors of brass and ceramic brakes, both with lifetime replacement warranties. I then took the rotors to the dealership, and in front of God and everyone, I picked off hundreds of pieces of the rotors, crumbled and flicked them on the floor, covering about 4ft by 6ft area. Told them that they could have them back, that I bought my own and the sub-par OEM parts were theirs now to keep. Talk about mouths hitting the floor................... HAHA!
I used my Impala for NOTHING but roadtrips along the I81 Interstate and ranged from 1000 to 2000 miles between rotor turns. The last time they turned them, it lasted less than 200 miles, I was fed up, so I replaced them. No problems whatsoever since and 28,000 miles later. No more bumping, shimmying, nor anymore whoop whoop whooping to a stop.
Speedometer is crapola, btw.
2007Feb 01
(reported on)Impala
- Automatic transmission
- 45,000 miles
Had warped rotors again! This was fixed the first time under warranty, but they wouldn't fix it at no charge even tho it seemed like it hadn't been done satisfactorily that first time. Very aggravating. Now we are at about 50,000 miles and it is happening AGAIN! Do we complain to GM or to the dealership? This car is crap.
2007Feb 01
(reported on)Impala
- Automatic transmission
- 35,000 miles
Had warped rotors - car under warranty, so it was fixed for free. Was somewhat concerned since the mileage was pretty low on this car and was used for highway driving most of the time.
2007Feb 07
(reported on)Impala 3.8 V6
- Automatic transmission
- 35,600 miles
After having the rear rotors replaced by the Dealer in November of 2005. I had to do it this time, not on warranty. It was expensive & really pissed me off. It seems like every time I fix one thing another happens on this vehicle. I don't think I'm going to stop at this but rather contact Chevy & find out about my Lemon!
2006Nov 27
(reported on)Impala LS 3.8L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 35,000 miles
Yep, Warped Rotors, 3 trips to the tire shop for new brakes, said i was only one of several they see a month there, same make and model from years 2001-2005.
2006Nov 08
(reported on)Impala Sedan
- Automatic transmission
- 26,000 miles
I have had my car in 3 times for the pulsating problem in my car. In June they turned rear rotors, in July they blew brake dust out and in September, I was informed that now my front brakes needed to be replaced. When I took the car into a reputable shop, I was informed that my rear rotors were warped again and that my front rotors needed to be replaced because they were below OEM spec. No one has ever touched the front brakes except to replace them, obviously they came from the factory that way. Also, did my rear rotors actually get turned properly? The dealership does not want to fess up to anything on this, and GM is investigating. All I know is that it doesn't give you a warm fuzzy when something is always wrong with your brakes!
We have partnered with JustAnswer to offer online auto repair help and advice from expert professional automotive technicians. You describe your brakes problem or ask your question and they try to help you figure it out. The fee is typically $9 to $15, but you can offer to pay more for really tough questions. You will usually receive an answer in 10 minutes or less, and you do not have to pay anything unless you accept the answer.
A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
2006Jan 20
Impala 3.2L
With little mileage on the car ,the rotors warped and the dealer turned them down twice
I asked them to replace them the second turn but would not. They are made of CHINA
steel JUNK. And Chevy wonders why people buy Imports.
Blane G.
Massena, NY, USA
SEND A COMMENT »