CarRecallWatchThe 2004 Chevrolet Impala has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 1,074 complaints with NHTSA, including 44 crashes, 21 fires, 42 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (693 reports).
2004 Chevrolet Impala recalls
Oil Leak Onto Hot Exhaust Can Cause Engine Fire
Engine oil can drip onto the hot exhaust manifold on these vehicles.
Leaking Engine Oil Can Ignite on Hot Exhaust
A valve cover gasket in these engines may leak.
Most common 2004 Chevrolet Impala problems
Problem areas named in the 1,074 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 693 |
| Exterior Lighting | 110 |
| Engine | 72 |
| Steering | 67 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 60 |
| Power Train | 48 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 41 |
| Service Brakes | 37 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 36 |
| Air Bags | 31 |
What owners report
REAR VALVE COVER LEAKING OIL ONTO MANIFOLD, CAUSING SMOKE.
Car has turned off 3 times while sitting at a light and took hours to turn back on, car shudders when breaking sometimes and abs/traction control/air bag lights will come on, and will shudder and turn off while driving.
Cars acceleration causes me to be unable to pick up speed it decelerates up hills small or latg ramps cats constantly fly pass to avoid a multi car pile up itâs very dangerous!
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.
2004 Chevrolet Impala questions
Does the 2004 Chevrolet Impala have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2004 Chevrolet Impala: Oil Leak Onto Hot Exhaust Can Cause Engine Fire; Leaking Engine Oil Can Ignite on Hot Exhaust; Electrical System:Ignition; Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Chevrolet Impala?
Based on 1,074 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (693), Exterior Lighting (110), Engine (72).
How do I check if a recall on my 2004 Chevrolet Impala has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.