2003 Chevrolet Impala Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
Owners have filed 54 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the 2003 Chevrolet Impala, 8% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 23,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “rear rotors” (17% of reports).
- 54service brakes, hydraulic complaints
- 23,000median miles at failure
- 4mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 50%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Rear rotors: mentioned in 9 of 54 complaints (17%)
At what mileage do service brakes, hydraulic problems happen?
Based on 41 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 54 complaints, 4 mention a crash, 3 an injury.
Chevrolet Impala service brakes, hydraulic complaints by model year
| Model year | Service Brakes, Hydraulic complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Impala | 1 | 2% | 122,690 |
| 2015 Impala | 1 | 0% | 467 |
| 2014 Impala | 7 | 1% | 34,950 |
| 2013 Impala | 2 | 1% | 71,782 |
| 2012 Impala | 2 | 1% | 39,537 |
| 2011 Impala | 4 | 1% | 31,112 |
| 2010 Impala | 8 | 2% | 35,000 |
| 2009 Impala | 35 | 4% | 19,408 |
| 2008 Impala | 22 | 3% | 24,900 |
| 2007 Impala | 33 | 5% | 13,838 |
| 2006 Impala | 19 | 4% | 26,525 |
| 2005 Impala | 30 | 5% | 27,647 |
| 2004 Impala | 51 | 5% | 46,500 |
| 2003 Impala | 54 | 8% | 23,000 |
| 2002 Impala | 63 | 8% | 39,242 |
| 2001 Impala | 56 | 8% | 42,000 |
| 2000 Impala | 44 | 5% | 49,000 |
| 1996 Impala | 7 | 8% | — |
| 1995 Impala | 8 | 18% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists service brakes, hydraulic for the 2003 Chevrolet Impala. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
2003 chevrolet impala. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall repairs issues. *smd the consumer also stated the check engine, abs and tire pressure light was on. Also, there was a click in the steering wheel when turning it, the vehicle had an oil leak, freon was leaking from the…
Got this car new 2003,at 376 miles had brake problems,had it back to dealer 10 or 11 times for same problem,so about every 3-4 months i have to turn rotors or get new one;s+brake pads,also dash lights are out,as the car is out of warranty now,this is the worst car i ever owned ,as i am a retired…
The traction active light lights up after backing up and braking. I understand this is a known problem with impalas. The car makes a grinding noise for a second or two. This is an intermittent problem. *kb
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2003 Chevrolet Impalas have service brakes, hydraulic problems?
No. NHTSA has 54 owner complaints about service brakes, hydraulic for the 2003 Chevrolet Impala (8% of the 695 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Chevrolet Impala service brakes, hydraulic?
No recall currently lists service brakes, hydraulic for this vehicle.
At what mileage do service brakes, hydraulic problems start?
The median reported mileage is 23,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the 2003 Chevrolet Impala?
The most frequent phrase is “rear rotors”, in 9 of 54 complaints.
Other 2003 Chevrolet Impala problems
See all 2003 Chevrolet Impala problems or service brakes, hydraulic problems across all Impala years.