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2002 Chevrolet impala Brakes Problems

Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2002 Chevrolet impala has 61 NHTSA brakes complaints and 0 brakes-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2002 Chevrolet impala

Electrical
270
Engine
142
Lights
94
Brakes
61
Steering
59
Airbags
37
Other
32
Powertrain
30
Visibility
26
Fuel System
15
Suspension
10
Speed Control
10
Tires
7
Structure
5
Seats
5

61

Complaints

0

Recalls

2

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Brakes Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Feb 3, 2014SERVICE BRAKESALL OF THE SUDDEN OUT OF NO WHERE THE ABS LIGHT AND THE TRAC CONTROL LIGHT COME ON WHILE DRIVING IN ...
Apr 25, 2013SERVICE BRAKESTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE ABS ...
Jan 28, 2012SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICTHE TRACTION CONTROL AND THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECH...
May 1, 2011SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRACTION CONTROL AND THE A...
Dec 1, 2010SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICMY ABS LIGHT STAYS ON AND HAVING AN ISSUE WITH THE BRAKES, MAKING AWFUL GRINDING NOISE WHILE DRIVING...
Sep 19, 2010SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN THE SECURITY WARNING LIGHT WAS...
Jul 25, 2010SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICLOW BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LIGHT CAME ON 2002 CHEVY IMPALA, BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY. REPAIR SHOP 1 MILE A...
Jul 20, 2010SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,EQUIPMENT,TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEMSINCE WE BOUGHT THIS CHEVY IMPALA AT GENE PANKEY MOTOR IN TACOMA WASHINGTON WE HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT ...
May 30, 2010SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEMHAVE HAD "TRACTION CONTROL" PROBLEMS FOR 2 YEARS. WAS TOLD MANY THINGS COULD CAUSE THIS. NOW DRIVING...
Apr 1, 2010SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMABS LIGHT ABS/TRACTION CONTROL LAMP. *TR
Jul 1, 2008SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING2002 CHEVROLET IMPALA WITH BAD INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET AND BRAKES. CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THE INT...
Apr 23, 2008SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICTRACTION CONTROL PANEL WOULD LIGHT UP WHEN THERE WASN'T ANY SNOW. A FEW MONTHS LATER THE WARNING WO...
Nov 13, 2007SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICI HAVE A 2002 CHEVROLET IMPALA WITH THE ABS/TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LAMP ON PROBLEM. THIS PROBLEM C...
Nov 13, 2007SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICI HAVE A 2002 CHEVROLET IMPALA WITH THE ABS/TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LAMP ON PROBLEM. THIS PROBLEM ...
Jun 1, 2007PARKING BRAKETHE 2002 CHEVROLET TAHOE HAS FAILED INSPECTION BECAUSE OF THE EMERGENCY BRAKE.. IT WAS COMPLETELY...
Apr 6, 2007SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VISIBILITYWHILE I LOVE MY 2002 CHEVROLET IMPALA IT HAS TWO MAJOR PROBLEMS WHICH AFFECT ITS SAFETY. FIRST, I H...
Mar 15, 2007SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICTL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE 2002 CHEVROLET IMPALA'S PASSENGER SIDE FRONT BRAKE LINE RUSTED. ...
Mar 10, 2007SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TWO REAR BRAKES WERE RUSTE...
Feb 1, 2007SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEMANTILOCKS AND TRACTION ACTIVATION. SOMETIMES THE VEHICLE WILL NOT STOP OR GO BECAUSE OF ANTILOCKS AN...
Feb 1, 2007SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING2002 CHEVROLET IMPALA I HAVE A 50 / 50 CHANCE OF GETTING THIS JUNK TO START. I HAVE TALKED TO THE D...

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