2009 Chevrolet Impala Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 75about this part
- Share
- 9%of 824 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 48,800miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 75 complaints about the brakes of the 2009 Chevrolet Impala, 9% of the 824 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 48,800 miles. 8 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Power reduces in heavy traffic. If I slow because of traffic it jerks like brakes are still engaged. Acts like transmission going out. This can cause someone to get run into from behind. There was a recall earlier this year. The mileage was not enough to cover my vechile. There should be no mileage limit.”
NHTSA complaint #11328494, filed 2020-06, 150,000 miles“My traction control light came on along with the ABS light and the information center said service traction control. The dealer will not do anything with out me paying for it. It appears from my research this is a common problem with the Impala. Mine did not shut down but I am sure that is not far off.”
NHTSA complaint #10512448, filed 2013-05, 38,400 miles“When slowing down at any speeds above 30 MPH at times too often I'm getting a violent shaking of the steering wheel left to right about 1 in both directions. It's not causing me to lose control of the vehicle but it is noticeable when riding and doesn't feel nor look normal at all! It feels like the anti-lock brakes system isn't working correctly - releasing/compressing fast enough.”
NHTSA complaint #10459556, filed 2012-05, 53,000 miles“I began making a left turn, when the vehicle lost control. The acceleration picked up and I lost control of the ability to steer. The brake would not press down and the vehicle picked up speed faster before hitting a tree.”
NHTSA complaint #10695472, filed 2015-03, 78,000 miles“I take a left hand turn I hear cracking; backing up I hear cracking; like the front axle is falling apart. There is a control arm recall but not on my car just police cars. The issue with my car sounds like the police issue car. I am kinda of scared pulling out into traffic scary, twice I have had the traction control come on and say it needs service; but when you shut the car off light doesn't come back on. It drives funny as well do not feel safe anymore.”
NHTSA complaint #10618978, filed 2014-08, 109,022 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.
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 2009 Chevrolet Impala
232 complaintsElectrical system
224 complaintsEngine
179 complaintsVehicle speed control
130 complaintsElectronic stability control
108 complaintsOther or unknown
89 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
68 complaintsSteering
57 complaintsSuspension
25 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
22 complaintsEngine cooling
21 complaintsSeat belts
21 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 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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