2007 Chevrolet Impala Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 59about this part
- Share
- 9%of 627 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 21,900miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 59 complaints about the brakes of the 2007 Chevrolet Impala, 9% of the 627 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 21,900 miles. 8 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Driving with 4 in the car at around 65 MPH went to stop and the wheel started to shake from the rotors warping. Went to the dealer and told them and they told me to shift too 2nd gear. Nowhere in the book have I seen this and is a bad answer if this is the case. This happened a few years ago and still happens on a 4 wheel disk brake vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10606574, filed 2014-06, 12,000 miles“The first instance I was driving and the service brake system flashed on the display. I had all brake pads replaced at dealer on 1/3/2013. 2/7/2013 I was in traffic and the car suddenly slows to about 10 MPH and would not accelerate the dash then displayed reduced engine power and the check engine light came on. On 2/14/2013, I had the throttle positioning sensor replaced and at the same time had the rear defrost wiring repaired because that had not been working for over a year. …”
NHTSA complaint #10502056, filed 2013-03, 63,000 miles“I was traveling on the interstate at about 60 MPH going uphill. I did not have it in cruise control. Iwas passing a semi. Suddenly the steering became very difficult, and the brakes seemed hard to push. I finally managed to get the car off the road and stopped. I put in park and got out to check and see if one of the tires had blown out, I left it running. The tires were fine. I got back in and put it in gear and eased down on the gas to see how it was going to go. It did fine, I drove it the rest of the day and it seemed to be normal. …”
NHTSA complaint #10891999, filed 2016-08, 74,700 miles“I have not had an incidence but very concerned about the malfunction that is going on with my vehicle at this time..I noticed a scrubbing/grumbling noise when I would turn the wheel either way left or right. …”
NHTSA complaint #10472531, filed 2012-08, 55,636 miles“I was approaching a red light where a flat bed truck was stopped and I went to stop behind him. At first the car started to slow when I pressed the brake and then as if I took my foot off the pedal the car stopped stopping and crashed into the back of the tow truck. This was not the first time nor the last time this happened but it was the worst time and I am afraid to drive the car now. I see the number of posts on the internet, hundreds of forums, complaining about the wobbling or vibration that occurs upon breaking. …”
NHTSA complaint #10533440, filed 2013-08, 100,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10222777Sep 16, 2022This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10213760Jan 10, 2022This service bulletin provides information for tire pressure monitoring (TPM) system concerns.
- 10168960Nov 12, 2019This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3 | 11% |
| 2018 | 8 | 14% |
| 2017 | 4 | 3% |
| 2016 | 8 | 7% |
| 2015 | 26 | 9% |
| 2014 | 91 | 14% |
| 2013 | 53 | 19% |
| 2012 | 33 | 13% |
| 2011 | 39 | 8% |
| 2010 | 30 | 7% |
| 2009 | 75 | 9% |
| 2008 | 40 | 5% |
| 2007 | 59 | 9% |
| 2006 | 35 | 7% |
| 2005 | 49 | 8% |
| 2004 | 89 | 8% |
| 2003 | 76 | 11% |
| 2002 | 74 | 9% |
| 2001 | 70 | 9% |
| 2000 | 56 | 7% |
| 1996 | 7 | 8% |
| 1995 | 8 | 18% |
Other parts of the 2007 Chevrolet Impala
128 complaintsSteering
101 complaintsSuspension
85 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
80 complaintsEngine
77 complaintsTires
55 complaintsAir bags
49 complaintsVehicle speed control
41 complaintsOther or unknown
39 complaintsWheels
35 complaintsEngine cooling
30 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
24 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Chevrolet Impala
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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