Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2003 Chevrolet Impala has 55 NHTSA brakes complaints and 0 brakes-related recalls.
55
Complaints
0
Recalls
3
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2019 | SERVICE BRAKES | REAR RIGHT BRAKE LINE LEAKING FLUID. THIS COULD BE A FATAL ACCIDENT IF I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY. MY 200... |
| Jan 1, 2016 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,TIRES | 2003 CHEVROLET IMPALA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO IGNITION SWITCH RECALL REPAIRS ISSUES. *SMD ... |
| Oct 29, 2013 | SERVICE BRAKES | DRIVING SAID VEHICLE THANKFULLY AT LOW SPEED WHEN ALL OF THE SUDDEN THE BRAKES WENT TO THE FLOOR . P... |
| Jan 8, 2013 | SERVICE BRAKES | BRAKE LINE FROM MASTER CYLINDER BLEW, BRAKE FLUID LEAKED AND BRAKES FAILED. BRAKE WARNING LIGHT DID... |
| Aug 10, 2012 | SERVICE BRAKES | AT ANY TIME WHETHER TURNING OR PROCEEDING FORWARD AT VARIOUS SPEEDS TRACTION ACTIVATES AND STAYS ON.... |
| Jul 23, 2012 | SERVICE BRAKES | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE ABS ... |
| Sep 6, 2011 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | THE IMPALA HAS BRAKES THAT HAVE A LOT OF CHATTER. THE BRAKES PULSATE AND HAVE A VIOLENT SHAKING FIT.... |
| Sep 2, 2011 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM | THE TRACTION ACTIVE LIGHT LIGHTS UP AFTER BACKING UP AND BRAKING. I UNDERSTAND THIS IS A KNOWN PROB... |
| Aug 16, 2011 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | FAILURE OF THE ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL MODULE IN A 2003 CHEVY IMPALA. COULD BE DANGEROUS, AND AFTER... |
| Nov 17, 2010 | SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC | 2003 CHEVY IMPALA BRAKES FAILURE WHILE DRIVING. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOUR TIMES SINCE 11/17. I A... |
| Apr 21, 2010 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,INTERIOR LIGHTING,TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM | 2003 CHEVY IMPALA. PASSLOCK STYSTEM THINKS THE CAR IS BEING STOLEN, DISABLING THE IGNITION FOR UP T... |
| Jul 15, 2009 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM | THE TRACTION CONTROL IS CONSTANTLY ENGAGING EVEN UNDER IDEAL DRIVING SITUATIONS. IT ENGAGES WHILE DR... |
| Apr 10, 2009 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,STRUCTURE | UPON GOING FOR STATE INSPECTION I WAS INFORMED THAT THE FRONT AND REAR ROTORS WERE RUSTING AND FLAKI... |
| Feb 24, 2008 | PARKING BRAKE | THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ON MY CAR FAILED TO RELEASE, RENDERING THE CAR INOPERABLE. I BELIEVE THIS TO BE ... |
| Jul 6, 2007 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 20003 CHEVROLET IMPALA WITH 45,242 MILES NEEDED BRAKE ROTORS TURNED DUE TO WARPING. $190 *JB |
| May 1, 2007 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | THE CAR WAS BOUGHT NEW FROM DEALERSHIP, WITH OCCASIONAL GRINDING NOISES NOTED IN REVERSE AND HEADLIG... |
| Sep 13, 2006 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE BRAKES LOCKED UP CAUSI... |
| Jul 19, 2006 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS THE BRAKES WERE NOT RESPONDI... |
| Apr 11, 2006 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT THE SERVICE DEALER FOR AN OIL CHANGE, THE SERVICE T... |
| Mar 10, 2006 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | AT ABOUT 45,000 MILES THE BRAKE WARNING TAB STARTED MAKING THE SCRATCHING NOISE WHEN I PUT ON THE BR... |