5.6

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
16,000 miles

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problem #1

Jun 152004

Impala 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 16,000 miles
Our 2001 Chevy Impala has had brake and rotor problems since the car had approximately 15,000 miles. The rotors were cut twice and replaced once while under warranty. The car pulsates when reducing speed and the steering wheel shakes when braking. We just spent $1,449 at the local Chevy dealer to have the rotors once again replaced and brakes replaced along with the ABS braking system. It is no longer under warranty as the vehicle has 65,000 miles. There is no reason brake rotors should have to be cut or replaced every 6,000 miles. There is no reason that the brakes should have had to be replaced twice. There has to be a manufacturers design defect and the car manufacturer should have to pay for all these expenses.

- Bay Shore, NY, USA

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