My oil pressure gauge stopped working, and a few days later the gas gauge went, then the anti-freeze temperature went. I called chevy, they admitted that this happens a lot, but there is no recall. Cost 500.00
2004 Chevrolet Impala electrical complaints
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My 2004 impala is having passlock security problems, the security light comes on and won't let me start the car. Light blinks then goes off and car starts. Have had car towed twice and dealer tells me it is a PCM or bcm problem do not know how to fix. Also was told it happens to alot of impala's.
The light switch, part number 10283776, on my car developed an electrical short circuit and burned out the push-on electrical connector for the power supply wire to the lights in the instrument cluster. Enough heat was generated to damage the plastic connector, part number 12129431. The fuse did not blow. I replaced the light switch and connector.
Electronic instrument cluster gage not working. I cant tell how fast im going or if I have gas in the car. I wouldn't even know if my car is over heating. This seems to be a common problem on 2003-2005 chevy impala's. I have seen thousands of complains on the internet and its not fair that all these people have to take up this expense. Especially when its not cheap. I would understand if it was rare..but it seems like most impala's have this problem.
2004 chevrolet impala ls 3.8 v6 my wife's car started having problems with the instrument cluster not showing the correct speed or tachometer readings. I went on some site to research the problem only to find that this is a problem with this make of auto for quite some time. In most cases chevrolet has told the owners that the must pay for repairs costing as much as $1000.00. This is unacceptable. If there a systematic failure of this system on the impala then chevrolet needs to correct it before someone thinking they are driving with-in the posted speed limits when in fact they may not be as there is a serious injury. Also found that there have been recalls on these cars. I am in the process of checking the partrs on my vehicle to see if it in fact was affected. I have never been notified wether it was or was not part of any recall. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Entire instrument panel stopped working on my 2004 chevy impala : speedometer, gas gauge, and temperature gauge. Called chevy about recalls because 5 other friends having same problems. Was told no recalls. Front headlights and rear defrost stopped working just yesterday. Couldn't see anything. Had to park the car. Very, very dangerous. Someone is going to get hurt.
We were on vacation in georgia on dec. 11, 2009 when I noticed the speedometer registering 90 MPH when I was only doing approximately 35. It has continued registering the improper speed or not working at all since that date. We feel this a very dangerous defect in the car and should be addressed by gmc. We have been using a garmin GPS to register the speed since dec of last year.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that the speedometer failed and he was unable to see the actual speed he was traveling. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. The contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 31,600. Updated 01/31/11 *bf the dealership replaced the instrument cluster. Updated 02/03/11
Chevy impala 2004 with less the 60k miles. Speedometer, not accurate, shows incorrect speed, either too fast or too slow or no speed when moving. The engine temperature gauge, started with needle not returning to default position when engine is cold. Now temperature gauge shows high temperature when in fact engine is cold. The gasoline gauge stopped working.
The instruments in my 2004 chevrolet impala stopped working. First the fuel gauge failed, then the temperature gauge failed, now the speedometer has failed. Since the speedometer does not read correctly, I feel it is a safety concern and should be a covered repair under a recall.
Chevy impala speedometer is not working properly and I cant tell how fast I am driving. The speedometer sometimes reads zero, sometimes reads 100mph and I and only going 30mph. This is dangerous!
I have a 2004 chevy impala,fuel gauge doesn't work half of the time, also now the speedometer works sometimes, its a safety issue, I got the car for my 17 year old daughter. Too many complaints from others about the same problems, g.m. Needs to issue a recall and make this right.
I have a 2004 chevrolet impala that has a huge amount of issues within the dash. My car shows that it is running hot when it is not. It also shows it has no gas when the tank is full. The newest issue is that my speedometer is now stuck on 80 when the car is parked and is well over the 120mph when I am driving on the highway. I have no idea how fast I am going. This is the worse of the three because I or someone could be injured by this. To have people on the road with unsafe vehicles and the manufacture not be held responsible is ridiculous to say the least. There are so many people having this issue and I am not sure why this has not. Been recalled. I hope it does not take someone being killed before someone does something!
2004 chevrolet impala - speedometer gone haywire 1. First, the turn signal blinker failed. Blinker did not work, but turn signal stayed lit and indicated I as turning. 2. Next, the heat turned to air conditioner mode. I had to switch off the AC back to heat. 3. Last, on a 45 MPH road I was traveling at 45 MPH and suddenly my speedometer shot up to 75, despite my speed being maintained at 45 (per the GPS unit). I had to get onto the freeway where it is 60 MPH. Used my GPS in order to go the correct speed limit. At a stop light and when parked, the speedometer now registers 75 MPH. Others have reported this problem too at: http://www.carcomplaints.com/chevrolet/impala/2004/accessories-interior/speedometer_gone_haywire.shtml.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet impala ss. The contact stated that while putting the car in reverse that the vehicle stalled. She was able to restart the vehicle. The security light illuminated on the instrumental panel on different occasions prior to the failure. The dealer was contacted and informed her that the security system was unable to recognize that the key was in the ignition. The failure mileage was 85,000. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was unavailable.
Speedometer was giving erratic readings and now has stopped working all together. I replaced speed sensor and it did not help. I have to look at GPS to find speed or estimate based on flow of traffic. This appears to be a common issue based on the complaints I have seen on internet and gm should replace the speedometer/instrument cluster.
My engine wouldnt start because of the passlock security system chevy had in the 2004 impala.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet impala. While driving approximately 20 MPH, the contact observed that the speedometer displayed an inaccurate reading of 65 MPH. The contact was in the process of taking the vehicle to the dealer for diagnosis and repairs. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was approximately 32,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet impala. The contact stated the temperature gauge failed and the indicator gauge fractured. The gauge was in the opposite direction. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the instrument panel cluster had failed. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileage was 56,300.
Typical gm speedometer problem. Speedometer reads approximately 30 MPH faster than true speed. Reads 30mph when sitting still. Gm issued a "recall" to settle a class action suite for the same issue on its trucks and suvs, but did not issue it for passenger cars like the impala.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet impala. The contact was driving approximately 40 MPH when the speedometer failed. The speedometer would read inaccurate speeds traveled and the contact was unable to determine his rate of speed. The manufacturer was contacted and advised the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer. The dealer advised the contact that the vehicle was no longer under warranty and he would have to pay for the repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 78,950 and the current mileage was 80,076. Updated 01/06/11*lj the consumer stated the vehicle was repaired. Gm covered the labor and the consumer paid for an hour of labor. Updatd 01/24/11
The speedometer,gas gauge, temperature gauge have quit working in our 2004 chevy impala. The turn signals work when they want too. The heat panel controller only works on one side. On occasion the security light comes on and the car won't start. The rear defogger doesn't work. Lights on the radio only work when they want too. Every so often the transmission slips. I went on another sight and saw there are over 100 complaints for these same problems, we have been dealing with them for atleast 2 years, gm doesn't want to help out with any of these problems..
My impala is having several safety issues which I have noticed is a common occurrence in these vehicles. I have also noticed gm has not recalled these issues. First safety issue is in the instrument cluster panel in which there are faulty stepper motors that cause my gas gauge, temperature gauge and speedometer to not function at all. Not knowing how much gas you have, how fast you are going, or what temperature your car is. These are serious safety issues to any driver. Second issue, my pass lock security system is malfunctioning. The security light stays on and causes my car to not start, leaving me and my infant son stranded for up to thirty minutes until it decides to start. Shame on gm for not resolving these issues in all their models. When will there be recalls for these obvious safety issues?! This is the last gm car I buy!
I have a 2004 chevy impala, the speedometer is running 40 miles over what the car is really moving. I was almost rear ended because I was not going fast enough on the freeway. Something is faulty in the dash board. I am not sure if there is a recall on this for gm cars.
The speedometer of my 2004 chevy impala goes out. While driving down the road it will start climbing even though my speed has not changed. I may be going 40 MPH but the speedometer reads 120 MPH! The gas gauge will also read wrong and my temp gauge just plain doesn't work. This has been going on for over 2 years now. Gm says it's not a recall issue. It can be corrected for awhile if we disconnect and reconnect the battery, but the fix is short lived. We have not yet had it repaired, the cost is over $400. We plan on having it fixed soon. I constantly feel unsafe driving this car when the speedometer malfunctions. I feel gm should be responsible for the cost of repair.
My car won't start. The "security" light sometimes flashes or remains steady, in either event, my car won't start. It happens at least 2 times a day. The most recent time was moments ago when I tried to start the car. Now, I can't continue with my work day because it won't start. I have had to miss work as well as other important appointments because of this. I have been researching this problem to see if other chevy owners have had or are currently experiencing the same problem, and there are many many others who shared there experiences on topix.com and carcomplaints.com. I think this is absolutely ridiculous. What if it was a life or death situation???? In addition, winter is fast approaching, and are we supposed to be stranded outside in below zero temperatures???
The pass lock system will not allow my wife's car to crank at times. You have to leave the key in the ignition for 10 mins before the car will start. This has happen when my wife and my twin girls were in a bad place and had to lock the doors and just sit in 90 deg weather chevy dealer has no answers. This is a safety problem what has to happen before they are made to fix it someone has to be killed or raped because the car won't crank.
Low beams are no longer operable on the car. Seems to be a running theme with the chevy impala cars. 2004 chevy impala I have already spent more in repairs than to purchase the vehicle. Transmission, front drive line and now my passlock locks me out of the car- car won't turn on for sometimes 3 days. Lights quit working about one month ago I live in hawaii and can't get my car to pass safety inspection to get my sticker so I now have a car with 60,000 miles that can't be driven on the road, can't be sold. Impala's are money sucking dangerous lemon vehicles. I can't afford to fix it can't sell it so now what the hell am I supposed to do with this car????????????
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet impala. The contact was driving 30-40 MPH when the instrumental panel failed. The manufacturer advised the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer for diagnosis. The vehicle was neither diagnosed nor repaired. The failure mileage was 40,000 and the current mileage was 49,500.
Speedometer and now the temp gauge faulty.. Known problem with this 2004 chevy impala... Gm fixed same issue in their trucks, but refuses to fix in this and other model cars...
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