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2004 Chevrolet Impala Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2004 Chevrolet Impala has 76 NHTSA engine complaints and 2 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2004 Chevrolet Impala

Electrical
631
Engine
76
Lights
75
Steering
61
Brakes
54
Other
42
Powertrain
41
Speed Control
21
Airbags
20
Fuel System
16
Structure
9
Suspension
7
Visibility
6
Seat Belts
3
Wheels
3

76

Complaints

2

Recalls

1

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

Engine Recalls

15V701000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 1998-1999 Chevrolet Lumina and Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1997-2004 Buick Regal and Pontiac Grand Pr...

15V201000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on April 2, 2015, that they are is recalling certain model year 2004 Buick Regal vehicles manufactured Apr...

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Aug 16, 2021ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the...
Feb 8, 2021ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2014 CHEVEROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH AND WHEN...
Jul 13, 2020ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE LOW ...
Jul 27, 2019ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN HE WAS DRIVING AT 60 MPH,...
May 30, 2017ENGINEWHEN TRYING TO START MY VEHICLE, THE SECURITY LIGHT COMES ON AND THE VEHICLE WILL NOT START FOR 10 M...
Feb 24, 2017ENGINETHERE IS A RECALL ON THIS CAR. WE BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALER WITH AN APPOINTMENT AND THE DEALER DID NO...
Apr 4, 2016ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS AN OIL LEAK UNDER THE VEH...
Feb 15, 2016ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE PRIOR TO BEI...
Feb 8, 2016ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NU...
Jan 26, 2016ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NU...
Jan 1, 2016ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NU...
Dec 30, 2015ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NU...
Dec 15, 2015ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NU...
Dec 15, 2015ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET IMPALA. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT SMELLED B...
Dec 10, 2015ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIG...
Dec 10, 2015ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NU...
Dec 7, 2015ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED, THERE WAS A STRO...
Dec 7, 2015ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, A STR...
Dec 1, 2015ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING2004 CHEVROLET IMPALA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DIFFICULTY GETTING PARTS FOR ENGINE OIL LEAK O...
Dec 1, 2015ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NU...

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