2004 Chevrolet Impala: jerking or lurching

Filed Aug 5, 2019 · 160,000 miles · TX

Takata recall my car has been jerking every time it would switches gears. I didn't really think it was an issue until I researched and I seen all of people had the same problems. They all said the same thing it was the "transmission" well every time I drive I would be at a stop sign or at a red light. And when I get my go ahead my could would not move unless I put the pedal to the floor, even then my car will jerk back and peel out. Im afraid to drive my car, I think one day it might stop moving.

Filed May 11, 2018 · Transmission · 70,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet impala. After releasing the brake pedal and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to shift into the correct gear and the traction control warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed and needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was informed that this was a known issue with the chevrolet impala's transmission. The contact stated that he adjusted his driving habits over the years due to the transmission failure. Recently, while parking in the driveway, the vehicle failed to move as it was placed in neutral, low 1, and then reverse. After several attempts, while in reverse and with the accelerator pedal depressed, the rpms increased, the front end jerked, and the vehicle finally reversed in the driveway and was parked. The contact purchased transmission fluid, a gasket, and a filter and took the vehicle to an independent mechanic to repair the transmission. During the repair, process metal shavings and chunks were found in the transmission. The vehicle was deemed non-drivable and was parked. The manufacturer was notified and opened case number: 8-4151643491. The local dealer (fox auto group, 150 robert dann dr, painted post, ny 14870, (607) 937-5431) was called to schedule a diagnostic appointment. The contact asked the dealer if he could stay with the vehicle during the diagnostic test and was informed that he could not; therefore, the contact cancelled the appointment. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

Filed May 8, 2017 · Transmission · 134,273 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet impala. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the gear shifter failed to shift into all gears. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the torque converter and clutch assembly failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. In addition, while the vehicle was in reverse, there was a delay when shifting into gear. Also, the vehicle would jerk when shifted into drive and the passing gear would get rough going in and out of gear. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 134,273.

Filed Aug 26, 2015 · Electrical · 110,000 miles · IN

The transmission shift sensor has had to be replaced 2times in the past 8 year due to it being faulty. I am not sure what kind of a safety issue this could be but it really starts just randomly jerking into gear for no reason, I had it replaced 8 years ago and now again it is getting done, on top of that the ignition pass lock sensor has been causing the car not to start and from everything I have research this is a problem on gm cars from 2000-2004, I filed several complaints on car complaints.com and you can clearly see there is a problem. It's going to cost me over 1100.00 to get theses two things fixed. I am very upset that chevy chooses to ignore these problems. Over the past 4 months I have been stranded over 10 times because my car just wouldn't start. It took the shop a few days to even diagnosis it because they had to get them both to act up due to the computer not storing codes.it seems to me there is some electrical issues with this year but gm chooses to ignore these complaints

Filed Feb 25, 2015 · Electrical, Transmission · CA

2004 chevrolet impala. Customer received repairs due to recall and is requesting repairs. *ta the consumer stated the transmission had to be replaced, because the vehicle would to hesitate and then jerk. Pieces of metal were discovered in the transmission pan indicating an internal fault. Also, the ignition and cylinder were replaced.

Filed Oct 3, 2014 · Acceleration · 120 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet impala. After starting the vehicle, it began to jerk and suddenly accelerated. The failure occurred several times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 120.

Filed Mar 4, 2013 · Electrical · 130,000 miles · PA

Approximately a year ago my temperature gauge and gas gauge quit working. I was not too concerned because I knew how many miles I could go on a full tank of gas so I just judged my gas by my mileage counter. Now this evening my speedometer quit working. While completely stopped, with the engine turned off it said that I was going 30 MPH. When I was driving, the needle seemed to "jerk" a lot. Also recently my car seems to be sluggish or act like it is going to stall. I have also had some occasions when my car won't start after just turning the key off. If I wait a little while or overnight then it will start like nothing was wrong. I am very concerned because my 17 year old also drives this vehicle and I have to do a lot of highway driving.

Filed Feb 14, 2013 · Body, Brakes · 121,000 miles · OR

Traction control system activates when it should not. Brake pedal has buzzing noise and pressure while braking from around 35 MPH. Causes the vehicle to jerk to the right. Also, when the tcs activates when it should not, it does not allow for acceleration and has left me pulling out of a side street to almost getting struck by cross traffic. Both are very dangerous situations!

Filed Nov 21, 2009 · Electrical · 50,850 miles · AZ

Speedometer was sitting on zero, after stopping it started moving, but was jerky. The speed sensor has been replaced. This did not fixed the problem. The tachometer is not working properly either so unable to tell what my speed is in the car.

Filed Oct 20, 2008 · Electrical, Transmission · 55,000 miles · UT

The speedometer doesn't work sometimes. When it moves it doesn't move smoothly, but it jerks up and down, often indicating an incorrect speed. The car has low miles on it and the tcc solenoid and another solenoid regulating line pressure in the transmission has failed, requiring replacement.

Filed Jul 19, 2008 · Transmission · 87,000 miles · AL

There are 2 people other than myself that have chevrolet impalas. One person has a 2005 but the other and myself have the 2004. All three are having the same problem you will be stopped and start the gas pedal and there is a jerk . Feels like some one has hit the back of the car. (transmission or torque converter.)

Filed Oct 31, 2004 · Steering · 1,120 miles · NY · crash

Odometer 1120 miles - chevrolet impala ls - purchased new in june, 2004. Situation: as I was exiting the lie via the woodhaven blvd off ramp going westbound, I was going the recommended speed limit (20 miles per hour). As I was following the curve of the road, the steering wheel suddenly jerked to the left, directing the car towards the roadside curb. In turning the steering wheel to the right to correct, there was a lot of resistance and it was hard to turn. The front left wheel hit the curb. The car moved off the curb in the direction to the right. The car felt like it was grinding metal and slowed down considerably. Damage: my inspection of the car revealed that the front drivers side wheel was pushed back in its frame towards the rear of the car. The rim of the wheel was scratched and small chunks of the tire were ripped off. The back drivers side tire appeared to be scraped as well. I am unsure of body or frame damage. Repair: bumper cover, lt fender, lt apron panel, engine cradle - pull & align steering gear & linkage, lt rocker molding. Replaced: lt front liner, lt front & rear alloy wheels, lt front tire, lt front lower control arm bushing, lt axle assembly 3.8 liter, lt strut soft ride, lt outer tie rod, lt inner tie rod pillars - rocker & floor, corrosion protection. Old part availability - no. Jb