2004 Chevrolet Impala: airbag warning light

Filed Oct 2, 2026 · Airbags, Brakes · CA

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.

Filed Sep 17, 2015 · Airbags, Lights · 126,000 miles · IA

The airbag light goes off when starting engine then comes back on again and stays on

Filed Oct 29, 2014 · Airbags · 96,000 miles · TN

For the past four weeks, I have noticed the passenger's airbag light is on, although there was not any incidents or defects to the vehicle. This really concerns me, due to it may be ineffective if there was a crash.

Filed Apr 3, 2014 · Brakes, Engine · 130,000 miles · MO

After listening to a radio report on npr describing the problem with gm ignition switch recalls I decided to test my own car for related problems. As I pulled into my driveway I tapped on the key while it was in the ignition and the key switched from on to acc mode. This resulted in my car engine shutting off, power steering loss, assisted brake malfunction, battery warning light, and the airbag light came on. All of these problems happened exactly as the radio report said they would with a faulty ignition switch. Over the last 3 years my brother in-law and I have been having various problems with our ignitions and now I believe all these problems may be caused by the defect which gm has recently reported. I have contacted the gm recall hotline and reported my car model and VIN. They informed me that there is nothing they can do since they have not received enough reports linked to the impala. I would appreciate the recall list being expanded to include the impala if possible. At least the years of 2003 and 2004.

Filed Jan 13, 2010 · Airbags · 89,355 miles · LA

Air bag light comes on. While driving the air bag light keep coming on and then going off. I took it to a chevrolet dealership repair service to find out what was the problem as the service advisor stated that the impact sensor was inop and that the air bags would not deploy . I had it repaired that day. However, the dealership stated that there were no recalls at this time on that problem and I should call chevy and see if they would cover the repair. I talked to chevy customer assist ( tina ) and she stated she would be in contact with us after she called the dealership. This was on the 08 jan 2010. On 13jan2010 the call was returned and tina stated " that chevy would not cover the repair". Also that the dealership would not cover the repair because this was the first time I have had my car repaired at the center and no proof of any service being do to it. I deal with goodyear for my repairs brakes,tires,batts, as well as oil changes ever 3000 miles. I don't understand what my serving my car has to do with a safety problem. I would not take a problem like that to goodyear but to a service center that could handle that type of problem better. I believe that this is a big safety problem. I think a recall review should be started before injuries or death results from this impact sensor.

Filed Jan 17, 2009 · Electrical · 55,000 miles · NY

I own a 2004 chevrolet impala v6. About 3 months ago the speedometer started acting up. It would read 30 when I was stopped, or 15 when I was doing about 60. Speed readings are completely random while driving now. It very seldomly works correctly and "ticks" when it tries to reset. Temperature gauge started acting the same way and is permanently stuck well past the overheating mark. Recently, my airbag light has also permanently turned on and remains lit every time I drive. I have included a link to a discussion board with complaints from multiple people who have the exact same problem for the same year/model. Please look into this as it sounds as though chevrolet is avoiding recalls for dangerous incidents in the wake of the current state of our economy! Thank you for your time and help with this matter. Http://www.carcomplaints.com/chevrolet/impala/2004/accessories-interior/speedometer_gone_haywire.shtml.

Filed Mar 10, 2008 · Airbags, Body · 26,000 miles · NY

Originally radio failed to work. Went to the dealer and was told that I would need to replace the radio. After further investigation, found out that there is a wiring harness that was corroded in the passenger rear seating area. This harness also controls the warning bells for the entire car. There is definitely a water entry issue with this model. Now the air bag light is coming on and you can hear water 'sloshing" around in the dashboard area. Water is coming in to the passenger floor area.