2004 Chevrolet Impala: harsh or hard shifting

Filed Apr 21, 2014 · Steering · 50,000 miles · FL

The intermediate shaft is defective and clunks when turning and low speeds.

Filed Jul 9, 2012 · Steering · 92,000 miles · NY

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that a clunking sound emitted from the steering column while driving over bumps or while turning. The failure recurred at various speeds. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. An authorized dealer informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number 09e005000 (steering). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 92,000.

Filed Aug 21, 2010 · Steering · OK

2004 impala, clunking noise in steering. Seems to be a common problem with this model. It has progressively gotten worse. Now I have slightly loose steering with noticeable play in the steering. Thanks for standing behind known manufacturing problems gm! Will be my last gm automobile.

Filed Jan 8, 2010 · Steering · 68,103 miles · MA

Clunking noise from steering column. I know it is the intermediate steering shaft again. It was replaced in nov. 2007 and has recurred 20,000 miles later in nov. 2009. Dealer trying to make me pay for it again.

Filed Apr 14, 2009 · Transmission · 60,000 miles · CA

I purchased my 02 impala late 07 used, it had approx. 30k miles. About 60k miles it started to hard shift, then started overheating. It would only hard shift when put into reverse, 1st and 2nd every now and then and as the time has gone on its doing it more and more, and shifting even harder, I called a dealership and they said tough. I am very unhappy with this problem, I have a 2 year old in my car with me at all times and this issue is not safe. Other than this I love the car. Its great on gas and all around wonderful, I am just very unhappy with the transmission. I took it to aamco and they said its going to need to be replaced soon, hard shift and long shift. And they said that if I keep driving it I will be doing major harm to the tranny. I cant afford this and it seems as if I am not the only one with this problem. I know 1 other person that has an 04 impala and they have the same problem.

Filed Jun 27, 2008 · Electrical, Steering · 98,000 miles · AL

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet impala. While driving approximately 50 MPH and decelerating, the contact observed that the speedometer was providing inaccurate readings. The failure occurs frequently and without warning. The vehicle was not taken to an authorized dealer. In addition, the steering wheel makes a loud clunking noise when making a turn. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but no malfunctions were found with the steering wheel. The failure mileage was 98,000 and current mileage was 103,000.

Filed Nov 24, 2006 · Steering · 00

Clunking noise in front end steering , went to dealer was told I would have to replace steering part that was beginning to seize , I think that this is a real safety issue seeing that if the steering seized I would be unable to steer the car.

Filed Nov 10, 2006 · Steering · 49,000 miles · MI

2004 chevy impala has a clunk noise in steering column when turning.

Filed Sep 6, 2006 · Steering · MI

Used vehicle purchase - clunk in steering upon turning - but not all the time. Concerned this is a safety issue. What if steering goes out?