2015 Chevrolet Impala Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 41 brake complaints for the 2015 Chevrolet Impala, 14% of its 300 total complaints that year. A related recall (14V541000) covers electronic parking brake software, and the median mileage at failure is 60,010 miles.
- Brakes complaints
- 41
- 14% of 300
- Crashes reported
- 3
- Fires reported
- 2
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 60,010 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Owners report pressing the brake pedal to a complete stop and the vehicle continuing forward, in some cases leading to a crash.
- Some describe the parking brake engaging on its own while driving and taking an extended time to disengage, sometimes accompanied by a burning odor from the brake pads.
- Several report the front driver-side brake caliper staying clamped against the rotor when shifting into reverse, preventing the car from moving.
- Others describe severe vibration felt through the brake pedal that worsens in cold weather, with dealers unable to resolve it after repeated visits.
- A few report ABS and Stabilitrak warning lights activating together with a crunching sound from the front tire during turns.
When 2015 Chevrolet Impala brake complaints were filed
First complaint Jul 28, 2015, latest Jul 1, 2025.
Brakes recalls for the 2015 Chevrolet Impala
- NHTSA 14V541000Sep 9, 2014Brakes205,309 vehicles
Parking brake
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Cadillac XTS vehicles manufactured February 14, 2012, to August 22, 2014, and 2014-2015 Chevrolet Impala vehicles manufactured November 5, 2012, to September 2, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the electronic parking brake piston actuation arm may not fully retract causing the brake pads to stay partially engaged.
Risk: Brake pads that remain partially engaged with the rotors may cause excessive brake heat that may result in a fire.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the electronic parking brake software, free of charge. The recall began on October 28, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 14471.
Brakes complaints by Impala model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many brake complaints does NHTSA list for the 2015 Chevrolet Impala?
- NHTSA lists 41 brake complaints for the 2015 Impala, which is 14% of the 300 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2015 Chevrolet Impala?
- Yes. Recall 14V541000, reported September 9, 2014, covers the electronic parking brake system; GM had dealers update the parking brake software free of charge.
- At what mileage do brake problems typically show up on the 2015 Impala?
- The median mileage at failure for brake complaints on the 2015 Impala is 60,010 miles, though sample complaints show issues reported as early as a few hundred miles and as late as 120,000 miles.
- Are the 2015 Impala's brake problems worse than other model years?
- No. The 14% share of brake complaints in 2015 is lower than earlier years like 2013 (49%) and 2011 (33%), suggesting brake issues were less prevalent on the 2015 model relative to other Impala years.
- Did the 2015 Impala's brake issues cause crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data tied to this component area for the 2015 Impala shows 3 crashes, 2 fires, and 2 injuries.