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2009 Chevrolet Impala Brakes Problems

NHTSA has 210 owner complaints about brake problems in the 2009 Chevrolet Impala, 25% of all 824 complaints for this model year. That is the highest brake complaint count among 16 Impala model years. These complaints report 14 crashes, 2 fires, and 9 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 74,586 miles.

Brakes complaints
210
25% of 824
Crashes reported
14
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
9
Median mileage
74,586 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2009 Chevrolet Impala brake complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 22, 2009, latest Feb 6, 2024.

2009 Chevrolet Impala brakes complaints: complaints filed per quarter162009 Q42011 Q22012 Q42014 Q22015 Q42017 Q22018 Q42024 Q1
210 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2009 Q4 to 2024 Q1; peak 2014 Q3 (16).

Brakes recalls for the 2009 Chevrolet Impala

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Impala model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200555 (9%)
  2. 200649 (9%)
  3. 200784 (13%)
  4. 2008113 (14%)
  5. 2009210 (25%)
  6. 2010112 (25%)
  7. 2011169 (33%)
  8. 201275 (29%)
  9. 2013132 (49%)
  10. 2014171 (27%)
  11. 201541 (14%)
  12. 201616 (14%)
  13. 20175 (4%)
  14. 20189 (15%)
  15. 20193 (11%)
  16. 20200 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Chevrolet Impala have brake problems?
NHTSA has 210 owner complaints about the brake in the 2009 Chevrolet Impala, 25% of all complaints for this model year, including 14 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 74,586 miles.
Which Chevrolet Impala year has the most brake complaints?
The 2009 Chevrolet Impala has the most brake complaints (210), compared with 210 for the 2009.
Is there a brake recall for the 2009 Chevrolet Impala?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2009 Chevrolet Impala is classified under brakes. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.