Back to 2017 Chevrolet Impala

2017 CHEVROLET IMPALA

2.5L I4 EcotecAWDAUTOMATICgas
Repairs0Labor990Torque7715Fluid15DTC1938Battery2Maintenance0Recalls0
C0440critical severityChassis

Automatic Emergency Braking System Fault

on 2017 Chevrolet Impala 2.5L I4 Ecotec · AWD

What this code means

General malfunction in the automatic emergency braking system.

Symptoms

  • AEB warning light
  • Automatic braking disabled
  • Forward collision mitigation unavailable
  • Driver assist systems degraded

Common causes

  • Radar module fault
  • Camera system error
  • Brake system unable to support AEB
  • Module communication failure

Diagnostic steps

  1. Check for radar and camera codes
  2. Verify ABS/brake system is fully functional
  3. Test communication between AEB controller and brake module
  4. Inspect all AEB-related sensors
  5. Check for software updates

Repair notes

Diagnose root sensor or brake system fault. AEB relies on both detection and braking subsystems.

Other Chassis codes on this vehicle

Building an app?
Free API access to all this data — 50 requests/day, no card required.
Get an API key →
Run a shop?
Manage repairs, estimates, and customers with ShopBase — $249/mo, all features included.
Try ShopBase →