Ignition Switch problems of the 2004 Chevrolet Impala

Well the code was telling me to replace the ignition switch. The current one is rather loose and doesn't turn off all the way with out a little extra which has been causing other electrical issues. And now my steering wheel is leaning and pulling to the left out of nowhere. And these all happen sitting still or moving. Not so bad on the highway but city streets are hell.

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Impala. At various times, the ignition failed to start without warning. The contact attempted to turn the ignition switch for almost an hour. In addition, the contact had difficulty inserting the key in the ignition. The contact also stated that the ignition switch position would be turned or the vehicle would stall without warning. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (feldman Chevrolet of novi, 42355 grand river Ave, novi, mi, 48375) where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The contact stated that the key pad was previously replaced. The failure mileage was unknown.

Faulty/worn ignition switch in this vehicle will generate the following issues: (determined through trial and error due to chronic electrical issues:) 1). Engagement and disablement of abs system because of lack of good power to the system from the ignition switch circuit. 2). Entire loss of directional system(turn signals) again because of lack of good power to the system from the ignition switch circuit. These two situations lead to vehicle that is unsafe to drive at the time of the failure which may happen stationary or while in motion. These issues were intermittent and would happen at any time. Ignition switch in a vehicle should not generate issues such as this.

I was going down a steep hill - warner hill road - stratford CT. The car battery light came on and I lost power - including brakes. I was able to use the brakes but they were extremely hard to push but they worked. Luckily there was no cars in front or back and the traffic light was green. I was able to coast across the intersection into the sikorski aircraft plant past the guard and was able to stop. I turned the ignition switch and the car worked fine. This car was recalled for ignition switch problems and all the dealer did was to replace the key fob with a lead weight. I believe that they should have replaced the entire ignition switch. Please let me know if you have any information that the ignition switch should have replaced instead of just a key fob replacement which did not work.

Tl-the contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 mph, the steering wheel and the brake pedal became stiff. The vehicle stalled and was able to restart. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system) however, the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 149,000. Djr.

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Impala. While driving 35 mph, the transmission failed to shift into gear without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 132,000.

Chevrolet. Consumer is writing in regards to ignition switch. * ld the consumer experienced problems with the ignition switch. However, the dealer informed her, the vehicle identification number, was not included in the recall. The consumer had the ignition switch replaced, at a cost of $ 338. 94.

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Impala. While driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle, but the failure recurred on numerous occasions. An independent mechanic stated that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was unavailable.

Tl- the contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that the vehicle repaired under the NHTSA campaign number: 14v400000(electrical system). The contact mentioned that while driving at 40 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart after multiple attempts. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the ignition switch was replaced but the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000. Jo.

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Impala. While driving approximately 5 mph, the vehicle stalled and multiple warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after several attempts, but the failure recurred. An independent mechanic stated that the ignition switch was the cause of the failure. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was excluded from NHTSA campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

Tl- the contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that the key was not able to turn in order to start the vehicle. The failure occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign id number: 14v400000 (electrical system) but the part was not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was not available. Djr.

2004 Chevrolet Impala keys and ignition switch. The consumer stated the repairs were done on October 13, 2014. However, she did not believe the recall adequately addressed the problem she experienced with the ignition. On may 7, 2014, she was unable to start the vehicle, because the security light malfunctioned and locked the ignition. The ignition cylinder was replaced at a cost of $ 525. 21. Updated 12/10/14.

2004 chervrolet imala. Consumer is requesting reimbursement for repairs made to the ignition. The consumer stated the vehicle stalled, while driving. A local repair shop replaced the ignition switch.

2004 Chevrolet Impala. Customer requesting reimbursement car quit, due to ignition switch malfunction.

I have a electrical problem with my ignition switch. Sometimes it starts, sometimes it doesn't do anything, sometimes security light comes on. Sometimes it shuts off. Had it looked at and they said it needs a new ignition switch. Is that under a recall. Had problem for about a year or so, but they couldn't say for sure it is the switch????????????.

2004 Chevrolet Impala. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall repairs and requests reimbursement for the ignition switch he paid to have replaced.

Tl-the contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that the key will fall out of the ignition switch at any given time. The vehicle was not brought in for repair, and manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact stated that the VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was 90,000 aa.

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle suddenly stalled and the engine was unable to be restarted. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch was faulty. The ignition switch was replaced and the defect was remedied. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 113,000.

Bad ignition switch in the 2004 Impala.

Several times, I have had my 2004 Chevrolet Impala just randomly not start. After researching the problem, I have found that it's the passlock system installed in the vehicle. I'm no mechanic but know how to research and the amount of people with these same issues is overwhelming! it appears that there are some nickel pins that were used in the ignition switch that are very picky to oxidation levels to the point of being faulty - the smallest wear and tear or corrosion of these pins can start this problem. It happens with no warning as well! this may not seem like a safety issue, but put yourself in my shoes. I live in north dakota, and when something like this happens in -40 degree weather it becomes a safety issue. Something needs to be done about this problem that appears to span many years and models of gm vehicles.

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated the key was hard to turn in the ignition and the engine would hesitate before starting. The contact mentioned that there were times the vehicle would not start. The contact received a notification for recall NHTSA campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the failure was normal. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The failure mileage was unknown. Updated 10/30/lj.

Vehicle stalled in traffic on various occasions, had it towed to local mechanic twice. On other occasions he provided advice to circumvent the problem, most occasions was to wait, remove and reinsert the key and start the car. Took the car into the local dealer (now bill kay), they advised that the ignition switch would have to be replaced (at an exorbitant cost to me). I had our local mechanic replace the switch, and it's been fine since. The problem is that I have two key for the car, one for the ignition switch and another for the doors and trunk. When I received the recall I contacted bill kay, relayed the specifics of my issue, and advised that I was not seeking reimbursement for all my expenses, but would appreciate them rekeying the vehicle so that I could use one key for the ignition, doors and trunk. They advised that this recall did not cover the ignition, and provided no resolution. Have contacted them several times with the same result.

Vehicle will on occasion not start and displays a flashing security light in the information center. If I wait 10 minutes the security light will go out and the car will start. Dealer stated they could not diagnose as problem was intermittent and not reproducible. Problem happened on occasion over next several years, all with same symptoms. Each time met with the same dealer denial and lack of ability to reproduce the symptoms. This year the problem became frequent and turns out to be a defective passlock ii sensor or ignition switch. From reading this is a common problem but was never addressed or acknowledged by gm. Paid $1500 for replacement of ignition switch and bcm at local chevy dealer, who acknowledged this is a common problem.

I was driving my father's 2004 chevy Impala at the time of the mechinical failure. I was making a left hand turn from orchard lake rd onto northwestern hwy (I believe this is farmington mich) at this point I lost power to the vehicle (engine, brakes & power steering dead) and coasted to the right hand lane on northwestern hwy. I proceeded to restart the engine and continued on my merry way. No problems going the rest of the way home. The next day I had a problem starting the vehicle. This went on for several days until I took the vehicle to the auto dealership where they replaced the ignition switch. The dealership charged my father $481. 39 to replace the ignition switch. I have the work invoice from the dealership showing the work performed. I also have proof of payment to mastercard showing the work was paid for.

My 2004 Impala's speedometer will go up over 100+ when I am only doing 60mph max. The temp gauge located to the right of the speedo is now doing the same thing. The only short term fix is to the ignition switch off then on again until the gauge reads zero again. On e time on my way home (PA. ) from )NJ. ) the gauge dropped past the max on the speedo and I had no clue on how fast I was going. For over 5 hours I had to go with the flow of traffic and hope that they were not speeding.

While driving on a state highway in alabama, all of the warning lights in my instrument cluster became illuminated. I determined that my engine had shut down. After shifting into neutral, I restarted the engine while the vehicle was still in motion. After I arrived at home, I decided to try and determine why the engine shut down. I was able to determine that while driving, my driver's seat was positioned so that my knees were close to the ignition switch. My knee bumped the ignition switch, causing the engine to shut down. Further investigation revealed that when I start the engine, if I suddenly release the ignition key (switch) , the ignition switch stops just short of the off position. A slight bump or jar causes the ignition switch to move to the off position. I now drive with my driver's seat farther away from dash to ensure I do not accidentally shut down the engine.

2004 chevy Impala speedometer erratic,may show 85mph when traveling 50-55mph,or 40mph when traveling 70mph. When problem occurs you can re-zero the speedometer by turning the ignition switch on and off a number of times to get the needle back to zero, because with power off the needle is usually from 35-40mph indication to below zero indication. Cold weather seems to make it not work at all until the vehicle warms up inside the car. I have a case file with Chevrolet for monetary help,but I also believe this is a safety issue. Thank you!.

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated while driving various speeds the vehicle would suddenly lose power and stall. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the ignition switch was defective and needed to be replaced. The ignition switch was replaced and the defect was remedied. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 30,000.

While traveling on the ohio turnpike speedometer suddenly started climbing higher and eventually pegged its self. I stopped vehicle at the next plaza and turned engine off. Speedometer remained pegged with engine off. I got home and parked car. The following morning speedometer was still pegged. By turning ignition switch on and off I was able to back up needle to 0 position. Speedometer worked alright at lower city speeds until on 12-25-07 I again got on the ohio turnpike to go to michigan. Again the speedometer started climbing and was well past 120 mph mark when I reached my destination . Again I was able to reset speedometer by turning key off and on. Returning to ohio on i75 again the speedometer started climbing and when I got home speedometer was at 120. At this point I took several digital l photographs of needle position and will leave it there until I take vehicle to local Chevrolet car dealership to see what the outcome will be. Vehicle now only has 23,900 miles on it.

While applying the brakes for the first time after start up at low speeds (less than 20mph) the antilock brakes kick in when not needed. For about 2-3 seconds, there is extremely reduced braking ability. After this initial time period, the whole antilock braking system shuts down and also turns off the traction control system. Once the shutdown has taken place, the car's braking system functions as if there was no antilock brakes on the vehicle. Took car to dealership which indicated that the wheel sensor was bad and could be replaced for $600. 00. Also while driving on the interstate, noticed that the speedometer was stuck at 65mph, regardless of speed. When turned off, the vehicle still read 65mph. Was unable to determine proper speed. Noticed that the vehicle reset the speed 5mph lower each time the ignition switch was moved from off to on. Multiple cycles of turning the ignition switch on and off finally reset the speedometer to 0mph. Don't know if this is only a temporary fix for a problem that will probably get worse. Although not a serious issue, the tachometer does the same thing.

While driving on the interstate, noticed that the speedometer was stuck at 65mph, regardless of speed. When turned off, the vehicle still read 65mph. Was unable to determine proper speed. Noticed that the vehicle reset the speed 5mph lower each time the ignition switch was moved from off to on. Multiple cycles of turning the ignition switch on and off finally reset the speedometer to 0mph. Don't know if this is only a temporary fix for a problem that will probably get worse. Although not a serious issue, the tachometer does the same thing.

2004 Chevrolet Impala. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall. The consumer had the ignition lock cylinder replaced in March 2007. The consumer is seeking reimbursement.