253 problems related to electrical system have been reported for the 2004 Chevrolet Impala. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2004 Chevrolet Impala based on all problems reported for the 2004 Impala.
The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle suddenly decelerated to approximately 20 mph, and the instrument panel went black. The contact stated that the vehicle lost power steering functionality, and then lost motive power and stalled. The contact was assisted by persons nearby to push the vehicle to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic, who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, but was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 71,000.
The contact owned a 2004 Chevrolet Impala. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system) and would like to be removed from the recall distribution list. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted.
Power steering hard and trying to run hiit changed water pump.
The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the ignition key became stuck in the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to five star Chevrolet of carrollton, texas located at 1735 south interstate 35 east carrollton, texas, 75006. The dealer stated that there was nothing that could be done and that the contact would have to pay for the repair. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system) by the dealer prior to the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.
The shifter goes all the way to park but they key will not turn to the off position so you cant remove the key.
When backing out of the drive way and go to accelerate the abs/traction control engages and causes the car to stop. It also happens on the road once u come to a stop and or stop and turn onto a street or highway. Almost got rear ended a few times. I read online at its happening alot to people all over. This problem is constant ever since I bought the car. Previous ower advised me of the problem as well.
On 01/03/2017, on a busy snow packed intersection, when the light turned green, I was pushed off the road by a large pickup truck, into a curb, which curb is taller than my Impala's frame to ground clearance. My left front tire and rim were ruined. The driver of the pickup continued north leaving the scene of the accident. Prior to gm's bankruptcy, my Impala ss, which was made in canada, is a rusty, poorly painted, hastily thrown together piece of junk. It needs many used parts with which to make needed repairs. Reasonably priced, quality used parts are impossible to locate.
Turn signals do not opera rate all the time, when they fail hitting the hazard lights button seams to make them operate.
The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Impala. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 15v201000 (engine and engine cooling ) and 14v400000 (electrical system); however, the parts needed for the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
For the past couple months the security light in my car has come on at random times. It wont allow me to start my car for 10-15 minutes and also will randomly come on while I am driving. I have talked the my chevy dealer and they told me the could replace the bcm but no guarantee that this would fix the problem. They told me this is a very common failure for the Impala and it could be multiple things with the tdm(theft deterrent module) system. I have spoken with chevy as well and was told their was no plan for a recall on this. The dealership says a new bcm plus install and programing will be $750 but they wont guarantee that it will fix the problem. The whole tdm system is faulty and needs to be fixed.
I bought my 2004 Chevrolet Impala (3800 v6 engine) new, which has now less than 12,000 miles, & I drove primarily for running errands. One month ago, its body computer memory went bonkers. The day after I returned after xmas, I went to get grocery. As the car was normal the previous day, I did not expect any problem. However, upon finishing shopping 30 minutes later, I found the car (1) honking non-stop, (2) its dome lights could not be turned off, (3) the ¿door ajar¿ warning jingled all the way ¿ even though I stopped by roadside to ensure all doors were closed. On top of that, (4) the turning signals (both left & right) stopped working. About 5 minutes after returning home and locking up the car, (5) the honking/dome lights/door warning started again. Although I reset the control panel, the problems did not go away. I therefore took the car to the dealer, but their mechanic could not find the causes offhandedly, and an appointment was made to thoroughly check the car with diagnostic instruments. However, on the day of the appointment (1/26/16), everything was normal again, and diagnostic tests could not find anything wrong by the dealer. Today (2/12/16), the turning signals malfunctioned again briefly and worked again, but (6) the instrument panels were all erroneous, with readings of fuel, coolant temperature, tachometer above limits - even when the car is stationary. I expect that it is a matter of time that (7) the speedometer will also go defective. At that time, the dash board will have to be replaced as a whole, costing more than $500 dollars. Obviously, the computer system is not working right. I should add that my car has been maintained regularly with the dealer. I hope my report will bring NHTSA¿s attention to the above parts/workmanship problems of gm.
When trying to crank vehicle passlock code won't allow car to crank until after 10 minutes. The security light will blink until its ready to crank again. Vehicle was stationary.
Tl- the contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the low beams and high beams failed to work. The contact had to maneuver the switch to get the low beams and high beams to work. The contact was concerned that the failure may happen again with no warning. The vehicle was to be inspected and diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no rememdy. The approximate failure mileave was 98,270. Dyd.
Tl-the contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 15 mph, the contact turned on the signal to make right and there was a abnormal noise but no signal illuminating at the time of the turn. The contact stated that the battery and brake lights illuminated intermittently. This was a recurring failure. The vehicle was driven to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated that the multi function switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. Kc.
The vats system will not let me start my car for 10 to 20 minutes. The system has broken down and my thinking is that gm should have a recall to fix the issue.
The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact took the vehicle to a mechanic, who stated that there was a recall for the pass lock on the key. The mechanic referred the contact to a dealer. The dealer informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The manufacturer stated that the vehicle would not be repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.
The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that the vehicle¿s pass lock security light illuminated continuously. also, the engine failed to turn over and start. The contact stated that the vehicle took up to an hour to start. The contact was able to remove the key completely from the ignition while the engine was running. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 126,000. .
The check engine light and other warning indicator lights come on while vehicle is in motion. The radio and air conditioner fail to function properly when the warning lights flicker on. Therefore I am checking to see if there is a recall on this particular problem. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Impala. After rainy weather conditions, water leaked from underneath the front passenger side dashboard. There was an accumulation of water on the front passenger side floor. The failure caused an electrical shortage and the radio speaker became damaged. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the water deflector shield would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 104,000.
My security light pops on and then when I turn my car off it won't start back up for at least 20 mins. It happens randomly and leaves me stranded. . . I seen other reviews and this seems to be an issue with gm vehicles.
Come on now, I see the complaints on a bunch of things that is wrong with my 2004 Impala. An there is more than one person saying it. There seems like there is a serious problem here that you guys seem to be ignoring an refusing to fix. I think its about time for some people to get together and file some kind of lawsuit against you guys if you don't address these issues. Now for the same complaints for my Impala, number 1 it does not like to start sometimes and then I have to wait 20 mins to an hour just for it to finally start. Number 2 the security light stays on. Number 3 the gages to my speedometer and gas move all over the place and doesn't give me the accurate reading. Other experiences I've had noticed is that my brights don't always like to shut off the first time, the car pulls mainly to the right, but also back and forth. And all the buttons and light to my radio works but no sound comes threw. I haven't experienced any of the other things in the complaints yet but these ones I have an they need to be addressed like I said before something is done about it by the people. Thank you.
The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that when the key was turned to start the vehicle, it failed to start and the security warning light illuminated. After several attempts, the vehicle restarted. The vehicle was driven to the dealer, but the failure was not duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.
Hello, I just purchased this vehicle from a used car dealer and drove it to work two days later. I work an hour away and take the turnpike. . . . I noticed while I was driving that the speedometer was near 90, and when I pulled into my jobs parking lot I was near 40 mph. . . The parking lot's speed limit is 10 miles per hour with speedbumps so I knew somethinig was wrong. When I got off of work my gas tank read past the full mark. . . . I have been filling the tank every other day to prevent being stranded. I immediately called the dealer and he took a look at it. I purchased the car on 01/17/15 and today's date is 02/01/15 and I am still waiting to get the problem resolved. I've researched online and seen a lot chevy Impalas have this problem. Most notably 2001-2005 I would be eternally grateful if the matter can be resolved. Thanks, khadijah s ligon p. S. There weren't specific options for the problems. They are:the gas gauge, speedometer, the whole panel. . . . I found out this is called a cluster? or cluster panel?.
I turned the key to start the car and was driving and my gas hand,speedometer and oil indicators just fell to the bottom of the circle. Instead of showing me the amount of gas I have the red needle falls behind the "e". The same is true for the speedometer,the needle just falls to the bottom,and the cold/hot indicator is at the bottom of the panel. Isn't this an electrical problem?.
I bought the car used at at dealership in rochester NY it had around 128000 when bought it died out at about 131000 they claimed that the car was fully inspected was a total failure had to spend a 1000 plus dollars at good year to months after bought had no heat shit heads coulded fix it I want my money back for the car I way over pay I payed 5300 with taxes and stittin in my drive way dead. . . The call the deaker no response I have wsrranty but they wont answer or do work.
Tl-the contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Impala. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Djr.
The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Impala. While driving various speeds, the low beam head lamps failed to work. The contact had to apply the high beams each time the failure recurred. Also, the turn signals failed to work when applied. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000.
2004 Chevrolet Impala. Consumer had car fixed and received no reimbursement. The consumer replaced the dash lights and there was an issue with the air condition and heat. .
Tl- the contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while waiting for the part to schedule the recall repair, the key was difficult to turn over and that the vehicle stalled more than twice. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign id number: 14v400000 (electrical system) and stated that the parts were not available for several months. The dealer did not give a specific date when the parts would become available. The manufacturer was also contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the contacts vehicle would receive the recall repairs. The contact was experiencing the key being difficult to turn over with no warning and the vehicle intermittently stalling. The approximate failure mileage was not available. Dyd.
I just bought a 2004 chevy Impala just 1 week ago (70k miles), and I'm already having major ignition trouble. When I turn the key, nothing happens -- the security light blinks a few times. We replaced the battery and cranking relay switch, and no luck. I've search the web and youtube, and this appears to be a common problem. Some say that the car needs to "relearn" my key. Other sites say I need to deactivate/reset the security system. Sometimes the car stars with no problem. I don't know what triggers the issue. This is beyond frustrating, and I don't have any more money to put in this car. Please, please help. Thanks!.
Tl- the contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Impala. The contact received a notification for recall NHTSA campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system) and stated that the parts were unavailable. The dealer was uncertain when the parts would become available to service the vehicle under the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the problem and the contact had not experienced a failure. Pam.
The contact owned a 2004 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning and crashed into a barrier and a speed sign. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and no injuries were sustained. The vehicle was destroyed. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 96,000.
Service traction system light has gone on a number times and then went off again. Now, when it goes on the abs light and the traction off lights also go on. They usually go off while driving. These warning lights do not always go on. If they are going to go on, it will generally be on start up. Today all three lights went on at start up, but the service light went out and the abs and traction lights remained on. Turned vehicle off, then back on and the two lights remained on. I've been told it's a common problem with Impalas, you can spend a lot of time and money trying to figure out the defect without success. I'm worried that our safety might be in jeopardy.
The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced under NHTSA campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system); however, one of the keys was not repaired. The contact mentioned that when the spare key was used the security light illuminated on the instrument panel. The dealer and manufacturer were made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 83,817.
The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Impala. The contact received a notification for recall NHTSA campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). However, the parts needed were not available. The dealer was uncertain when the parts would become available to service the vehicle under the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the problem and they stated that the parts were supposed to become available in a couple of weeks. The contact had not experienced a failure.