2004 CHEVROLET IMPALA Electrical Systemignition Problems
6 NHTSA complaints on file
Electrical Systemignition Issues in the 2004 CHEVROLET IMPALA
6 electrical systemignition complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 CHEVROLET IMPALA. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 2 resulted in injury.
6
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
2
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Electrical Systemignition Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY WAS HARD TO TURN IN THE IGNITION. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 182,373.
MADE STOP.CONTINUED,DID NOT SEE OTHER VEHICLE IT HIT OUR CAR IN SIDE&FRONT END. WE WERE HIT AT BY ANOTHER CAR,WHICH WAS TRAVELING AT EXTREMELY HIGHER SPEED. OUR AIR-BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE IGNITION TURNED ITSELF OFF LOCKING THE KEY IN THE OFF POSITION,THE KEY COULD NOT BE REMOVED OR TURNED EITHER ON OR OFF. *JS
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED THE KEY WOULD NOT TURN IN THE IGNITION. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WAS NOTIFIED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THIS WAS A KNOWN FAILURE WITH THIS VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT EXAMINED FOR THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 75,000. SM.
AUTOMOBILE QUIT RUNNING WHILE ON HIGHWAY AND FAILED TO RESTART. THIS SITUATION, I FEEL, PUT MINE AND MY WIFE'S LIVES IN DANGER. RESEARCH HAS REVEALED THIS SITUATION IS COMMON IN THIS TYPE OF VEHICLE. PASSIVE SECURITY SYSTEM OVERRIDES OPERATORS ATTEMPTS TO START CAR. CALLS TO GM AND GM REPRESENTATIVES PRODUCED NEGATIVE REACTION TO CONSUMER COMPLAINTS. *TR
SMELL GAS WHEN NOT AROUND GAS STATION AND IGNITION PROBLEMS SOMETIMES I MUST START THE CAR TWICE.
UNABLE TO CONTROL STEERING HYDROPLANING WITHOUT JUST CAUSE OTHER THAN RAIN, ALSO NOISE WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL, AND BACKING IT, AND IT DRAGS WHEN KEY IS TURNED TO START. THE SPEED,TEMP,AND GASOLINE GAUGE ISN'T WORKING. I DO NOT LIKE TO DRIVE THIS CAR IN THE RAIN AND IF I CAN AVOID IT, I WILL NOT DRIVE, THE PROBLEMS BEGAN IN THE PAST 3 WEEKS MILES IS STILL FAIRLY LOW. *JB
Other 2004 CHEVROLET IMPALA Problem Areas
Electrical System
407 complaints
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
252 complaints
Engine
71 complaints
Exterior Lighting
69 complaints
Steering
51 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
38 complaints
Service Brakes
36 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
29 complaints
Unknown Or Other
29 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
28 complaints
Air Bags
22 complaints
Power Train
22 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
21 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
17 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
16 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
15 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
13 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
11 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module
10 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch
10 complaints
Structurebody
10 complaints
Traction Control System
10 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
9 complaints
Wheels
9 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
8 complaints
Equipment
6 complaints
Interior Lighting
6 complaints
Suspension
6 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
5 complaints
Steeringcolumn
5 complaints
Structure
5 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
4 complaints
Fuel System Other
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
4 complaints
Visibilitywiper
4 complaints
Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lightsswitch
3 complaints
Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit
3 complaints
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
3 complaints
Tires
3 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemrear Window
3 complaints
Child Seat
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
2 complaints
Equipment Adaptivemobility
2 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
2 complaints
Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
2 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
2 complaints
Power Traindriveline
2 complaints
Seat Beltsrearother
2 complaints
Seats
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicbrake Fluid Low Warning Lamp
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
2 complaints
Steeringrack And Pinion
2 complaints
Steeringrack And Pinionpinion Shaft
2 complaints
Structureframe And Members
2 complaints
Suspensionfront
2 complaints
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
2 complaints
Visibility
2 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor
2 complaints
Child Seatlatch Connectorclip
1 complaint
Electrical Systemhorn
1 complaint
Electrical Systemsoftware
1 complaint
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiring
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch
1 complaint
Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lightsunit
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlightsconcealment Devices
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
1 complaint
Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkages
1 complaint
Parking Brake
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Hubs
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
1 complaint
Seat Belts
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airdiscrotor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipwheel Speed Sensortone Ring
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
1 complaint
Steeringelectric Power Assist System
1 complaint
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
1 complaint
Steeringgear Boxshaft Pitman
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
1 complaint
Steeringlinkages
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinionrack
1 complaint
Structurebodyhoodhinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
1 complaint
Wheelshub
1 complaint