general problems of the 2004 Chevrolet Impala - part 2

The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Impala. The contact received a notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The contact stated the dealer refused to perform the recall repairs due to the contact not having the original keys. The contact stated the vehicle was purchased from a dealer and the original keys was never provided. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

2004 Chevrolet Impala. Consumer states vehicle has died several times while driving. The consumer stated on one occasion, he went through some constructions, knocked the side mirror off, and cracked a window. The vehicle also received scratches and dents.

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Impala. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The dealer stated that the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Dear gm, my name is laverne wynn and I have come so close to having a accident in my car it have cut off twice while I was driving to work . By the grace of god I leave for work at 3:00 in the morning. So when it cut off on the high way their were no traffic. But it then cut off again while I was making a turn , and thank god again that the driver in front of me that was backing up was quick to stop because I could n"t move. So could you please fix this problem. I have been calling to get this problem fix and no one from your company get on the phone they have me waiting over an hour then makes a ring sound out of nowhere. Please contact me at 201-844-7656 I am scared for my life in this car, it is my only means to work so I got"s to drive it . Please call asp thank you -my address is 88 armstrong avenue jersey city n. J 07305 VIN-2g1wf52e09386275 -14350.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Impala. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number 14v355000 (electrical system). The part that was needed to remedy the recall was unavailable. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

2004 Chevrolet Impala. Consumer writes in regards to gm recall #14350 reimbursement. * ld the ignition lock cylinder was replaced, prior to receiving the recall notice.

Now car was pulled into drive, has windows down, and will not start, key does not turn but half of lighting works , we are having bad storms an with a 5 year old child to transport, cant move the car and has another one blocked in has set for 4 days no way to get the key to turn am able to open door was told it needed iginition switch but cant be put in because car key will not turn so car cannot be put on acc, had to transfer insurance to another vehicle that we are trying to get rid of I cannot take the car anywhere and very devastated , have to tell people when they ask it was a junker gonna try to fix, ha ha junker but mr fix it I am a disabled 68 yesr oldto have it draped in plastic and I live in a very up dated community where there is lots of traffic cannot afford to keep driving the van, licence and title up in two days I am disabled and we have a child to pick up and return fter visitation I need an answer right away ordered the stupid iginition switch and paid for it and now it cant be installed because the key will not turn says it has to be set on acc . Cant do that, cant push it because it wont move owned this car less than a month tax license, title and insurance lots of money I dont have they need to get this car fixed ASAP or I will have to have a loaner car, to pick up my daughter social security is not enough to live on and I dont have the money paid it all out for what I was told was a good car and it was cheaper on gas bought from an insurance man, please I cant wait I do not have money to drive around in some one elsewsws vehicele help help help pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeaze urgent help needed 3. Personal information.

Brakes making loud noise, had front brake pads put on and now back brakes making loud noises car all of sudden didnt want to stop, now car was pulled into drive, has windows down, and will not start, key does not turn but half of lighting works , we are having bad storms an with a 5 year old child to transport, cant move the car and has another one blocked in has set for 4 days no way to get the key to turn am able to open door was told it needed iginition switch but cant be put in because car key will not turn so car cannot be put on acc, had to transfer insurance to another vehicle that we are trying to get rid of I cannot take the car anywhere and very devastated , have to tell people when they ask it was a junker gonna try to fix, ha ha junker but mr fix it I am a disabled 68 yesr oldto have it draped in plastic and I live in a very up dated community where there is lots of traffic cannot afford to keep driving the van, licence and title up in two days I am disabled and we have a child to pick up and return fter visitation I need an answer right away ordered the stupid iginition switch and paid for it and now it cant be installed because the key will not turn says it has to be set on acc . Cant do that, cant push it because it wont move owned this car less than a month tax license, title and insurance lots of money I dont have they need to get this car fixed ASAP or I will have to have a loaner car, to pick up my daughter social security is not enough to live on and I dont have the money paid it all out for what I was told was a good car and it was cheaper on gas bought from an insurance man, please I cant wait I do not have money to drive around in some one elsewsws vehicele help help help pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeaze urgent help needed.

I have had issues with lights for the past 6 months. First started out where if I had my bright lights on every now and again all my lights would go off while driving. The bright lights wouldn't stay on so had to hold to keep them on. Then it came a period of time where all my lights would not work. On Friday, June 27th 2014, I was at work and happened to look out the window and noticed my lights were on. Went outside to see if car was dead. When I got in the car I could see that my steering column was smoking (on fire) coming from the turn signal switch. The bright lights had stuck to on somehow and this is why I could see that my llights were on. I unhooked the battery and the smoking stopped. When I went to hook battery back up there wasn't any more smoking but my windshield wipers were going as fast as they could and I couldn't switch or do anything to make them stop. The hazards or all my lights were blinking on/off repeatedly. Nothing I could do to stop. As of now I'm driving without any fuse to the wipers and the lights work during the daytime but will not work at all after dark. I've been told the part that is needed to replace this is a multi-functional switch. However, this is going to cost $800 to replace. Many complaints out there about the same thing happening to same year/make/model car and no recall??.

Tl- the contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated the speedometer and rmp indicator gauges do not properly measure the vehicle. The gauges sporadicly go up and down. The vehicle was taken to the manufacturer for diagnostic testing. The mechanic was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not made of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure was 45,000. Az.

The key does not turn in the ignition. I have switched keys and it still does not work. I've tried pressing the break and turning the steering wheel at the same time as turning the key. I have to try to keep turning the key until it finally decides to turn. There has been no mistreatment of the ignition at all.

I was driving on the highway thinking I was doing 80 mph and traffic was passing me. When I exited the highway and came to a stop my speedometer still said I was doing 30 mph. From that point on it went haywire. When I am at a stop it now says I am doing 60 mph and when I start to move forward it jumps to 120 mph. I have no idea how fast I am going. I have read hundreds of complaints for the same thing. The cost to repair is close to $500. 00. This is obviously a safety issue and is a widespread problem. Should be a recall.

I have been having a problem with the fact that my 2004 Chevrolet Impala has a habit of not wanting to start, and also the fact that at any time the car is running, I can pull the key from the ignition and the car continues running. I would like these problems taken care of a. S. A. P. Please find a way to fix these problems soon. My job depends on my car being reliable.

I'm experiencing the same affects as the newer models and it has been a problem now for the 1 and a half years I've owned this vechicle. I want this problem fixed.

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that the ignition key failed to turn in any direction after numerous attempts. The failure was not diagnosed nor was the vehicle repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Unsure if my 04 Impala is affected in the takata recall because I haven't received notice. Have recently had extensive repairs completed by a certified mechanic. And the abs, trac, check and brake lights won't go off. The security light continues to come on and disables the car not allowing it to start. Causing me the be stranded unannounced and at any random time. Steering wheel tightens and loosens at random times. After researching past recalls before my ownership I am unsure if my car has had the recall issues addressed. My car has some type of manufacturer computer glitch but GMC doesn't want to own up to it. And I've kept all receipts on repairs I've covered. These issues have been on going since the estimated date entered below.

Tl- the contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that two years ago, he noticed that the dasboard blacked out, without warning, and two days later, the vehicle smelled as though it was burning and lost power. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was told that the vehicle needed a tune up. The failure recurred. The ,contact stated that he went back to the dealer and said that he did not remember all that was done but stated that "the vehicle was never the same". The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 128,000. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign id numbers: 14v400000 (electrical system) and 15v201000 (engine and engine cooling) parts distribution disconnect. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Fe.

2004 Chevrolet Impala dealer has not received part for recall the consumer stated in December 2013, he began to experience a problem while driving on the interstate at 65 mph. The vehicle would lose power, including the speedometer dropping to zero. A local repair shop inspected the vehicle, and informed the consumer, the speedometer in the cluster had apparently gone bad. The cluster was replaced. However, the problem happened again. The consumer went to another shop and they stated the speed control sensor was not functioning properly. The part was replaced and the problem did not return.

As I am driving my car today in a 25 mph zone, I realize that my speedometer displays the speed of 105. After reading through several forums today I am shocked at the number of people who have the same problem on a 2004 Impala. My car has 40,000 miles on it and is in excellent condition. I can't believe that now I have to pay around $600 to have something fixed that clearly should be a recall. Are you kidding me? how many complaints/problems with the same parts justifies a recall? come on gm, get your act together!!!.

The turn signals stopped working. After panicking and turning on hazard lights, then again trying the turn signals, did they decide to begin working again. Now the turn signals randomly decide to stop working, and must use the hazard trick again to get them working. Almost caused numerous accidents, and caused a traffic ticket. Can not figure out the problem as to why they do this, but read up on many different sites that many different people experiencing the same difficulties. Very dangerous for people with children.

2004 Chevrolet Impala. Customer received repairs due to recall and is requesting repairs. The consumer stated the transmission had to be replaced, because the vehicle would to hesitate and then jerk. Pieces of metal were discovered in the transmission pan indicating an internal fault. Also, the ignition and cylinder were replaced.

(1) heating system failed. No heat, coolant was ok. Fan was running. Dealer examined. Three actuators in the electronics are failed and have to replace at a cost of over $550. 00 (2) temperature gauge stopped moving. Dealer examined. Estimated cost of $~400. 00 to replace ipc unit. There is one of the recalled ipc units for gm autos made between 2003-2007; but Impala was not included in the recall list. I don't know why? same electronics failed in one unit must be recalled from all the units. . These defects could increase heat in the engine block and could increase fuel consumption, failure of the engine and possibly cause fire, contacted gm but they were not cooperative and denied any claims.

When you try start vehicle security light comes on and vehicle does not start. There are many reports of this issue noted online and customers are spending money on batteries and other parts without a fix. Gm needs to fix this issue seems like many notes are indicating disgust with the company not responding to this issue.

Charity crigler 905-3 boyd dr charity_1806@yahoo. Com 517-358-3174 2g1wh52k849120468.

While driving on a rural and curvy road, my lights when out when I switched from my high beams to my low beams. I could not see for a few seconds and luckily the high beams came on when I used the multifunction switch to engage them. I am lucky that no one was coming because I was unable to see where I was going. The multifunction switch did not “click” like it typically does when I switch from high beams to low beams. Luckily no one was injured when I was driving but if this happens in the future to someone else there could be tragic results.

We are the original owners of this automobile and, until this date, we have had no significant problems. On the above date, the tachometer and speedometer ceased to work properly. The tachometer went to zero but the speedometer went up and down sporadically. The entire rest of our vacation, over a two week period, both would cease working until auto was turned off and restarted after sitting overnight. We took the car to our dealership and, after scanning on their machine, was informed the instrument cluster needed repair or total replacement and was not covered by any warranty and the almost $500. 00 cost would be our responsibility. We feel this is a safety issue, no matter the age of the car or the mileage, and should be at least partially paid for by general motors. We then filed a complaint with general motors corporation and have been advised they will do nothing to assist us with the cost. We cannot imagine what the reaction would be if an elderly person or an inexperienced driver were driving on the freeway and their speedometer shot up to 90-100 mph what their reaction would be. It is difficult to believe this would not be classified as a a safety issue. Any assistance we receive in addressing this problem will be greatly appreciated.

We were driving our 2004 Chevrolet Impala this evening and have been having issues for the past month with the headlights. The dim lights would not work at all, only the brights worked. This evening, we smelled something burning and suddenly the multifunction switch was smoking and on fire. We shut off the car and waved the fire out, luckily we got out safe. We now have no headlights and had to have the vehicle towed. I have seen that this is a problem with many Impalas and Chevrolet needs to take action. Someone could be injured in an accident due to their lights failing or get injured because their car starts on fire. It's a lawsuit waiting to happen.

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Impala. While the vehicle was parked, the ignition key in the start position would not start the vehicle. All the other electrical functions were working normally. The contact stated that the security warning light illuminated during the failure. It took the contact ten minutes to start the vehicle. The failure recurred on multiple occasions. The dealer stated that the key ignition cylinder needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.

On two seperate occassions after dark my lights shut off . This caused a panic as I was in city traffic and could not see. My lights were on the dim mode . I discovered I could make them come back on if I used the multifuction lever to change to bright lights. I'd then switch back to dim and the lights would work for 60-120 seconds and then go out. Once again I would go through the whole process with the same result. After my second night of this happening I decided to check ther inner net . I had noticed there were 26 complaints relating to the 2004 multifunction lever. I had a car load of people the first night and by the grace of god I did not hit another car . The multuifunction selectior lever needs to be recalled on 2004 Impalas before someone is killed or seriously hurt. If nothing else I think general motors should repalce the part when reported malfunctioning at their cost.

Tl- the contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated upon starting the ignition the fuel gauge registered an inaccurate reading. In addition, the traction control warning indicator would illuminate after driving in reverse then being driven in the drive position. The steering wheel would emit a grinding noise when turning into the right direction with the illumination of the traction control light. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 71,000. Rvk.

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 55 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart. The contact mentioned that there were no other keys on the ring and no additional weight other than the single ignition key. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number 14v400000 (electrical system). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.

Went out to the car to start it and it wouldn't start or turnover. This happened on various occassions. I had to put it in neutral than slam it into park and then turn the key over. I did this a couple times before it finally started. I was told that it sounded like my neutral safety switch but another mechanic said these cars dont have neutral safety switches. Very annoying especially when your on vacation and far from comfort.

First at buying my chevy Impala it had 115,000mi on it already but desperately needed a car being a single mother. After having the car a little over a month the fuel injectors blew where my car would no longer start. Got it fixed. Next I had to keep putting power steering fluid in (once every week) went to a mechanic, he said my power steering is going to eventually go. . Next 2 months after that my car caught on fire through the lighter. Electrical. Called the fire dept. They had to cut the wires and pull the fuse. 2 months after that, my transmission blew. Just like that. I was driving on the high way and approached an accident. After coming to a complete stop tried to pick speed back up and it wouldn't go anymore than 15 mph. I pulled off to a rest area, sat there for 30mins. Reversed out of the parking lot, put it in drive, it wouldn't budge. . . Not to mention a month after buying the car. The turn signals,, brake lights, cruise control, flashers all worked when they wanted too and not when I needed it too. Came close to a few people running in the back of me due to back lights not working. . And my temp, gauge, speedometer and gas gauge do not work. Id be in park with a full tank of gas, it says im going 80mph and gas is empty. . Hate this car with a passion. . Very dangerous car. . . Would never recommend this car to anyone. . . .

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that when driving at any speed, the tachometer would not provide a reading. After time progressed, the fuel gauge and the speedometer began provided inaccurate readings. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that the speedometer and the tachometer was inoperable. The contact also stated that the speedometer constantly displayed 30 mph and the tachometer constantly displayed 1000 rpm. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who test drove the vehicle but was unable to locate a failure and stated that the vehicle was functioning properly. The manufacturer was notified who stated they needed more than one hundred complaints on the website before issuing a recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 105,500.