2017 Chevrolet Impala Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 3%of 117 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 28,290miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the brakes of the 2017 Chevrolet Impala, 3% of the 117 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 28,290 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Hit the brakes to stop and the the car reved and had to push as hard as I could to try and get the car to stop. 3rd time this happened. Almost got into a bad accident”
NHTSA complaint #11316899, filed 2020-03, 37,000 miles“My car was parked in a home driveway, some how jumped out of park and started to roll into the street. No one was in the driver seat to cause this to happen.”
NHTSA complaint #11207700, filed 2019-05, 24,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11017173Mar 21, 2025This informational bulletin instructs the tech when fuel/fluid is needed to be tested and where it can be sent for analysis.
- 11014230Jan 31, 2025This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 11011709Nov 5, 2024This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 11000550May 3, 2024This service bulletin provides information about GM Accessories - Dealer-Installed, Repaired or Replaced During Warranty Coverage Period.
- 10253061Mar 4, 2024This Preliminary information communicates that when removing the fuel line jumper hose care should be taken to be sure the line is reinstalled correctly to avoid a no/low fuel…
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 2017 Chevrolet Impala
31 complaintsEngine
21 complaintsAir bags
17 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 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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