2004 Chevrolet Impala Problems and Repair Histories
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Chevrolet Impala Reliability through March 31, 2013
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2004 | Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo | 16 Impala / Monte Carlos, 6.7 months of data per Impala / Monte Carlo, average 98000 miles Small sample size. Join or 16 Impala / Monte Carlos, 6.7 months of data per Impala / Monte Carlo, average 98000 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 2dr Coupe
supercharged 240hp 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Monte Carlo in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2007 | 21000 | Steering wheel control buttons, battery. | |
2004 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Impala in South Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2008 | 57000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 72000 | 475 | Transmission dropped into neutral when stopped at a light. Trans. was dropped and a new solenoid was installed. |
| Aug | 2011 | 92000 | 400 | Speedometer and tachometer stopped working. Entire instrument cluster had to be replaced. |
| Oct | 2012 | 113000 | 0 | Security light comes on, engine will not start. Security system thinks car is being stolen. Problem still not fixed. Happens periodically. Reliability of car in question. |
| Mar | 2013 | 120000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Impala in Connecticut, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2011 | 96000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 107000 | 400 | Broken rear anti-sway bar needed to be replaced. Replaced leaking transmission hose Replaced radio control buttons on the steering wheel due to their labels being cracked/worn off. |
| Mar | 2013 | 120000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Impala in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2011 | 115000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 116000 | 300 | Upper and lower intake plateum, driving belt, fuel filter |
| Mar | 2012 | 117000 | 0 | Replaced passenger side tie-rod end. |
| Aug | 2012 | 125000 | 0 | Cannot engage transmission. |
| Chevrolet Impala in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2006 | 0 | Front right hub replaced | |
| Nov | 2006 | 0 | Driver's side mirror motor died. Mirror replaced. Steering tie rods repacked with grease making knocking noise. 2 twice within 18 months. Acuator for the door locks died, replaced. Brake rotors resurfaced due to warping. Brake job at 16,000 miles. | |
| Jul | 2009 | 93000 | 0 | Replaced transmission. |
| Aug | 2009 | 94000 | 0 | Bad fuel injector. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Chevrolet Impala in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2008 | 62000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2009 | 64000 | 258 | This vehicle has dual zone climate control. The control motor for the blend door in the driver's zone was not working, resulting in no heat on the driver's side. |
| Apr | 2009 | 64000 | 100 | Right front wheel bearing was noisy. |
| Jul | 2010 | 79000 | 2078 | Transmission slipped, planetary gears and clutches damaged. |
| Jul | 2011 | 93300 | 850 | RELPLACED 4 STRUTS AND 2 LOWER CONTROL ARMS |
| Oct | 2011 | 100000 | 150 | RESONATOR REPLACED |
| May | 2012 | 111000 | 110 | replaced left front wheel bearing |
| Jun | 2012 | 112000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Impala in Iowa, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2008 | 46000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2009 | 47300 | 300 | replaced both front wheel bearings |
| Dec | 2011 | 78000 | 140 | needed alignment so I took it to shop. Shop said it needed wheel bearing and tie rod end. He wanted $608.00 so I said I'll do it myself. I bought moog parts for $140.00 and installed in less than 2 hours and returned it to alignment shop. |
| May | 2013 | 86000 | 157 | R & R combo switch on steering wheel because I could not switch on hi beams. this a common problem on impalas of this vintage. replaced wiring ext harness on left front wheel for abs sensor. problem remains. |
2004 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan
180-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Impala in Maine, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2012 | 206000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2012 | 206000 | 230 | replaced resonator.. had to modify to fit right bought at Advanced and go back because gasket didnt come with new one.. fuel pressure sensor replaced |
| Chevrolet Impala in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2013 | 100000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2013 | 100000 | 109 | Taken to Parks Chevrolet in Charlotte, NC due to lengthy repairs caused by dex-cool antifreeze. The Dex-cool antifreeze turned into sludge which has eaten through and resulted in the replacement of 3 thermostats, thermal sensor, radiator,etc |
| Chevrolet Impala in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2012 | 104000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2013 | 113000 | 0 | Transmission slipping. |
| Chevrolet Impala in Idaho, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2013 | 154000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2013 | 154000 | 0 | My husband replaced the head gasket and 1 air flow sensor. |
| Chevrolet Impala in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 84000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2012 | 120000 | 500 | Metal Shavings left in one corner of the engine block erroded a large pit in the head which eventually blew through the head gasket seal, necessitating a complete Head Job. After 80K Warranty ended of course. |
| Chevrolet Impala in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 184000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 172000 | 475 | no low beam headlights, headlight switch mounted on column replaced |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Chevrolet Impala in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2005 | 0 | LOOSE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR REAR DEFROSTER. PUSHED CLIP TIGHT MYSELF AND CORRECTED PROBLEM. | |
| Jul | 2005 | 0 | DIAGNOSE AND REPLACE BOTH REAR BRAKE ROTORS DUE TO HEAVY DELAMINATION, NEC TO REPLACE PADS DUE TO UNEVEN WEAR. REPLACED ONE REAR LEFT BRAKE HUB DUE TO EXCESSIVE RUN OUT. COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. | |
| Jan | 2007 | 0 | DEALER LUBED INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT PER TECHNICAL BULLETIN | |
| Jun | 2007 | 123 | BRAKE PULSATION. DIAG AND RESURFACE BOTH FRT ROTORS AT NO CHARGE. SERVICE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER SLIDES AND REPLACED FRT BRAKE PADS. STILL PULSATE AT 30754 MILES. RESURFACE BOTH REAR ROTORS N/C. RE-BALANCE FRT WHEELS, ALIGNMENT CHECKED OK. | |
| Jul | 2007 | 8 | HEAVY WATER ACCUMULATION FRONT PASSENGER FLOOR AREA UNDER GLOVE BOX-REPLACED CABIN AIR FILTER DEFLECTOR STRIP MYSELF. GM PART IS 10388810. CABIN AIR FILTER WAS REPLACED AT 8000 MILES AND 30180 MILES. FILTER COST $28.90. FRAM # C25245 | |
| Feb | 2008 | 0 | Lower transmission cooler line slight leaking from pressed crimped metal end near rubber hose end. | |
| Dec | 2009 | 59000 | 250 | new front and rear brake pads and rotors, normal wear |
| Oct | 2010 | 71000 | 1900 | replaced lower radiator hose, antifreeze flushed |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Chevrolet Impala in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 75000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 76000 | 450 | Problem with Dexcool gelling, went in for flush noticed that water pump had evidence of leaking. R&R water pump and thermostat while having complete system flush to get rid of gelled dexcool. Check engine light, code leaky fuel vapor system. Diagnosed as possibly due to aftermarket locking gas cap. |
| Jan | 2011 | 93000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Impala in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2008 | 500 | This car needed a major tune up right after the warrantee expired. This included spark plugs and wires, as well as clean out of the throttle body. In addition, while changing the spark plugs, the place where the plug goes in needed to be rethreaded due t | |
| Jan | 2009 | 52000 | 850 | Auto needed new rotors on all wheels. |
| Feb | 2010 | 64300 | 400 | Car needed new coolant hoses and a transmission flush. |
| May | 2013 | 97000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Impala in South Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 3000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 4000 | 50 | unreliable as to when car starts properly, fixed with new ignition chip |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Chevrolet Impala in New Mexico, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2010 | 47000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2010 | 48000 | 100 | Drivers window motor cable broke. |
| Jan | 2012 | 55000 | 124 | Drivers side passenger power window failed. Had to replace the power window assembly. |
| Chevrolet Impala in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 72000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 80000 | 280 | Worn rear wheel bearing. Both rear hubs replaced. $280. All brake pads and rotors replaced. Normal wear and tear. $400. |
| Apr | 2012 | 98700 | 600 | Struts all four corners. Rear rotors replaced. |
| Jul | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Chevrolet Impala in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 64480 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2010 | 65380 | 150 | replaced water pump |
| Oct | 2010 | 66960 | 146 | 4-way flash button assembly, part ordered to install myself. Dealer wanted 300. I yanked the part out of the dash, disconnected from the wire, reconnected the new wire to the new part, and plugged it back in. Good as new. No cost to replace. |
| Apr | 2011 | 68200 | 300 | muffler |
| Chevrolet Impala in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 207000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 220000 | 165 | Replaced wheel hubs on front - the one on the passenger side was under warranty from last yr. Third time now since buying vehicle on the passenger side -least it was still under warranty |
| Jan | 2011 | 235000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Impala in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 27000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 28000 | 100 | pulsating brake pedal. needed new rotors. |
| Jun | 2011 | 29000 | 80 | brake rotors were severly rusted on the inner side. Part failure poor quality brake rotor material. brakes also replaced due to gouges in surface. common problem for all vehicles in this area |
| Jan | 2012 | 30000 | 125 | Two tie rod ends. |
| Jul | 2012 | 32000 | 150 | rusted rear rotors again. |
| Mar | 2013 | 34000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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