2004 Chevrolet Impala: complete transmission failure

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 Nov 20, 2015 · Electrical, Transmission · 225 miles · CO

The only recall I was able to find out was for the ignition,. My transmission just went out 11/19/2015, it will not switch into gear, it starts just fine no check engine light but left me stranded. Turned the car off and when I started it again it drove just fine, so I slowly drove it home. I don't get on the highway no more because it lacks power the get up is not there mind you yes I have 225k miles on it but I have had about 10 trouble codes and I managed to get rid of them all when I cleaned the tps, aic, and map sensor new egr valve, oil change tune up transmission flush all has been done this year and still on the highway it struggles, I did have one code that popped up 0420 so at this point I have been thinkin to just replace the catalytic converter when I get my taxes, but the problem is just getting worse and worse, so then I am thinking its the fuel pump, I mean my alternator is fine, I know I am sick of the security light always coming on, my left blinker only works in the day time at night never which is the weirdest thing, my windshield blades only work on the fastest setting, in the winter when it rains or snows my doors when we get inside to lock them the lock and unlock and the panel says door ajar when there is no door ajar,it will drive just fine as it nothing was ever wrong. Inconsistent and whats even weird is now the check engine light wont even come on after my transmission failed me in the middle of the road you would think the computer was able to record something. Once tranny fixd I will get the ignition recall fixed originally a loud noise was coming from engine like a screeching noise so I figured it was the alternator now that noise is gone but the minute I felt it wasn't the tranny, my car at the light would not go at all until I turned it off and back on. Please help me

Filed Oct 1, 2014 · Electrical, Transmission · 132,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet impala. While driving 35 MPH, the transmission failed to shift into gear without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 132,000.

Filed Jan 25, 2013 · Electrical, Engine · 120,135 miles · NY · fire

First at buying my chevy impala it had 115,000mi on it already but desperately needed a car being a single mother. After having the car a little over a month the fuel injectors blew where my car would no longer start. Got it fixed. Next I had to keep putting power steering fluid in (once every week) went to a mechanic, he said my power steering is going to eventually go.. Next 2 months after that my car caught on fire through the lighter. Electrical. Called the fire dept. They had to cut the wires and pull the fuse. 2 months after that, my transmission blew. Just like that. I was driving on the high way and approached an accident. After coming to a complete stop tried to pick speed back up and it wouldn't go anymore than 15 MPH. I pulled off to a rest area, sat there for 30mins. Reversed out of the parking lot, put it in drive, it wouldn't budge... Not to mention a month after buying the car. The turn signals,, brake lights, cruise control, flashers all worked when they wanted too and not when I needed it too. Came close to a few people running in the back of me due to back lights not working.. And my temp, gauge, speedometer and gas gauge do not work. Id be in park with a full tank of gas, it says im going 80mph and gas is empty.. Hate this car with a passion.. Very dangerous car...would never recommend this car to anyone....

Filed Feb 21, 2008 · Transmission · 30,000 miles · NC

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet impala. When backing up, placing the vehicle in gear, or driving at any speed, the vehicle makes a clicking or thumping sound. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was diagnosed with interior transmission failure. The cost of the repair was $2,700. The purchase date was unknown. The current mileage was 51,875 and failure mileage was 30,000.

Filed Sep 5, 2007 · Transmission · 18,000 miles · MD

Since the vehicle was bought in 2004 it has been towed 3 times to the dealer because the vehicle would not go into reverse. Since a new transmission was put in the vehicle still has this problem. This has happened over a dozen of times. Updated 09/25/07

Filed Jul 7, 2005 · Transmission · PA

2004 chevy impala transmission failed while driving on a major highway interstate 80. The failure has cost $100's of dollars in tow truck fees, rental fees etc. Complaints were made to grey chevrolet in stroudsburg pennsylvania over the past 6 months regarding a noise come from either the transmission or the engine and up to the point of the failure the service departement at the dealer could never find a problem with the vehicle. The vehicle was never property assessed. Gmc customer assistance was also contacted regarding our unsatisfactory service my this dealer over the past few months as I write this complain 7/7/05 my car is still sitting in the lot of the service department awaiting word from gmc on what to do.