Problems with 2004 Chevrolet Impala ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2004 chevy impala. i go out to start the car and it will not start. i wait 15-20 minutes and it starts. the transmission also shifts hard. the speedometer says i am going 10 when i am going faster than that or it may say 100 when it is parked. please, recall this. *tr

2004 chevy impala has a malfunctioning "passlock" system. the ignition will not allow you to start the car at times - very frustrating. you must wait for it to reset itself, which sometimes takes a half hour, i know many other impala owners are having the same problem. *tr

Security light comes on car will not start battery and starter all fine. thousands of people have the same problem with these gms and still no recall. let them go under and i hope they loose their homes and boats. *tr

2004 impala speedometer not functioning. with varying speed limits throughout the city i feel that this is a safety problem and prevents a driver from being in compliance with the law. wife drives a lot on her job and would not like for her to be driving too fast for road conditions. one cannot rely on other drivers to dictate ones speed. seems to be an ongoing problem with this make and model. information tells me that the '04 trucks with this problem were fixed by gm company and the cars are having the same problem but are not being repaired by gm. the ratio of complaints to this problem compared to the other problems with this make and model tell me that gm should address the problem before there are serious consequences involving the inability of a driver of a 2004 impala to determine their speed and possibly resulting in a serious accident. *tr

Speedometer and tach quit working. would not reset to 0. all other gauges continued to work. saw there was a recall on the product for other model years but not on the 2004. dealer said it is not typical but a simple search on line showed a substantial number of complaints. gm got reimbursed by their provider for malfunctioning gauge motors but this was not passed onto the car owners? how can that happen? *tr

Speedometer occasionally malfunctions. brought to dealer but dealer states that there is nothing they can do until it malfunctions permanently. *tr

Gerald king name/firm/company: general motors corp. subject/category: automobiles questions/comments: the speedometer in my 2004 impala works sometimes and does not work sometimes. on autobeef's web site alone there are 109 complaints about the speedometer. it should be a recall item. see below 2004 chevrolet impala speedometer gone haywire severity rating 8.1 pretty bad typical repair cost: $454.00 average mileage: 61,315 miles number of complaints: 109 http://www.carcomplaints.com/chevrolet/impala/2004/accessories-interior/speedometer_gone_haywire.shtml. *tr

My car as well as other gm cars of my year, 2000-2006 have experienced a "no-start" condition when the key is turned to the start position to start the engine. it is a very prevalent problem that occurs with gm's passlock anti-theft system. my car does not start right away at times. the "security" light would illuminate while driving and when i tried to start the car, it would not turn on at all. while it won't start, the "security" light would flash several times. it takes over 10 minutes for the car to start. although, this may not seem like a life-threatening recall, but it can be. if anyone were to be in a very dangerous area and the car takes over 10 minutes to start, the odds of that person getting hurt or possibly killed are extremely high! gm has never ever recalled their passlock issue, and it can cost over $2,000 to repair the problem for which there is no guarantee that it will fix the problem. please take this matter seriously, it can cost someone's life, someone's lost wages for work, and a host other unfortunate results if it's going to take a car over 10 minutes to start because of a faulty, anti-theft system. *tr

The speedometer on my 2004 chevy impala went haywire while i was on a highway. it started to shoot way up, telling me i was traveling 100 mph, then would drop down and it appeared i was going very slow. this went on for a couple days and then froze about 23 mph. this could create an unsafe condition because you never know how fast you are really traveling. my son's 2004 chevy pick up had the same problem, almost identical mileage and gm fixed it no charge. when i inquired about that, they said, "it's a different problem". my cost to repair was $545; the whole instrument cluster had to be replaced. looking on carcomplaints.com, there are 106 complaints (last time i checked) for the same issue, yet gm refuses to acknowledge there's a problem with the 2004 chevy impala. *tr

2004 chevy impala. security light goes on and then car won't start. i have to wait about 20 mins. to start. i have taken it to two different dealers over the past 3 years and spent plenty of money but still having problems. research online has revealed this is a long known problem. when will car manufacturers be forced to 'fess up and fix this? no wonder the big three are going under. *tr

04 impala ls speedometer stopped working around 30000 miles all gauges fail to work never know how fast i am going could be a potentially dangerous situation. speedometer gets stuck at various places does not move while driving. as well as the temp gauge have not gotten it fixed as of yet. why is there not a recall? *tr

Speedometer stats slowing down when driving. eventually reads about 20 mph when doing really 70 mph. *tr

2004 chevrolet impala dashboard cluster failure. the instrumentation provides inaccurate data, speed, fuel and temperature gauges are not accurate. speed shows more than 100 mph standing still. car has 44,000 miles and no longer under warranty service. *tr

My 2004 chevy impala speedometer is not working. i have my children in the car with me you people should recall this problem. i don't want anything to happen to me or my children. *tr

1. car will not start 2. unpredictable, car will not start un less you leave the key in the on position for 10 mis. 3. don't know how to fix. 100's of complaints online about the passlock system causing the issue. *tr

Speedometer is giving false readings. gauge will not go down past 60mph even when parked and turned off. recently bought car used from a friend who also complained of this problem. speedometer goes haywire frequently. luckily i have not been pulled over. nothing has been done about this problem due to lack of money for repairs. this is a safety issue and needs to be addressed. *tr

My speedometer would somedays go to 60-120 upon starting the car somedays operated fine. called gmc dealer where i purchased car took it in and he said it definitely was the speedometer cluster said definitely not a short but would not put that in writing until they replace the cluster with a redesigned one and that would be 450.00est. the service manager assured me it was safe to drive i just would not know how fast i was going very funny. he also admitted to me that some of the truck&suv's were on recall but not my 2004 impala yet. since then i have been reading many other complaints re: this cluster problem since 2003 why should i pay for a part that should be a recall on all gmc cars and trucks. it appears there is also a legal suit pending regarding this part. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet impala. while driving approximately 45 mph, the speedometer displayed an inaccurate reading, regardless of the speed being traveled. whenever the vehicle was in operation the failure occurred. the vehicle has not been repaired for the malfunction at this time. the contact had concern of the safety risk involved. the failure mileage was 20,000. the current mileage was 23,000.the vin was rejected from the system which will be updated upon receipt of the complaint form.

While driving to chicago the tachometer went all the way to the red. after pulling over to confirm the car was not running hot, i found that i could reset the gauge by slowly turning the key on and off to the accessory position; until the needle reached its original position. this continued to happen sporadically for a month or so, and then i noticed i was driving on the interstate with the flow of traffic, but the speedometer was only reading 30 miles per hour. i had previously used my cruise control at the set speed, and was able to use the 'resume' button to give me an approximation of how fast i was currently going. this allowed me to get home safely. again, i was able to reset the speedometer by turning the key in the ignition to the on and off position. the next failure came shortly thereafter, with the gas gauge. knowing that it was a full tank, it was reading empty; again being reset with the on/off of the key in the ignition. i took the car to the local dealership to get these safety issues taken care of, and was informed this was going to cost me $600 because it was out of warranty... it only has 40k miles on the vehicle. i have been trying to resolve this through chevrolet ever since then, and they agreed to pay 1/2. this only leads me to believe that it is indeed a safety issue that should be covered by the manufacturer. i can't drive a vehicle without a speedometer, tachometer, or gas gauge, and i can only wonder how many other individuals are out there that have been in this same situation. *tr

While my complaint may not be 'safety' related, it is certainly an issue. i have 2004 chevy impala that is suffering from a common and known passlock problem. how can chevy be allowed to produce faulty products? if this is going on how do i know that the safety features on my car will work? i am so disturbed by this. *tr

The speedometer on my 2004 chevy impala does not accurately tell what speed i am traveling. it randomly sticks at a speed, sets the baseline at a random speed and reads in the 100 mph range when i am at a stop sign or going through residential neighborhoods. i have not fixed this problem as the dealership quoted a $400 repair and i cannot afford a costly fix to a problem that is not my fault. this occurs almost daily and at random times, sometimes during short trips, other times during long trips, both in the morning and night, does not matter how fast i am traveling or the temperature outside. i live in new england and this has happened in every season. *tr

Speedometer on 2004 impala stops working--freezes up. have to stop car and about 15 to 30 minutes for speedometer to work. this malfunction of the speedometer is occurring more and more. dealer and chevrolet customer service said that they would not pay to fix this problem. gm issued a bulletin #07187b stating that they would repair this problem on 2003-2004chevrolet avalanche,silverado,suburban,tahoe along with gmc sierra,yukon etc. i want to know why the 2004 chevrolet impala is not included in this extended warranty that they issued as it is the same problem as the other vehicles.(definitely a safety problem) please help me. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet impala ls. while driving 35 mph, the speedometer dial suddenly began to rise. the dial did not stop and went into the hundreds when the vehicle was really only traveling at an estimated speed of 35 mph. the contact depressed the brake pedal, but the failure still occurred. when the vehicle was restarted, the dial did not move. after a few days, the dial began to drop and eventually went back to zero. the dealer stated that the steeper motor cluster needed to be replaced, which has not yet been done. the manufacturer refuses to assume responsibility for the defect. through research, the contact found numerous complaints regarding the same defect. the current and failure mileages were 63,000.

2004 chevy impala... approx 80,000 miles - tachometer & speedometer acting weird. apparently this is known problem... gm should recall! *tr

Intermittent vechile speedometer. & tachometer starting two days ago, the speedometer on this vechile started acting odd. after turning a curve, the speedometer rose to 70mph and remainded there. had to turn my key from the on to off position many times to get it to reset. however this fix only worked for a few minutes. i am afraid that if i continue to do the key cycle, my starter will be worn out. according to a chevrolet dealership, the repair cost for this will be $600. i do not understand why this issue has not been brought up to the attention of gm for a recall. many people have attempted to do so; however, gm does not seem to care. this type of issue can cause many issues up to and including road hazards. it would be wise for gm to place out a recall for this. i will be collecting emails for this at the following e-mail addy: *tr

2004 chevrolet impala. speedometer and gauges do not work. started working off and on then total failure. i see online this is a very common problem with chevrolet impalas and is very dangerous. also leaves a good chance of something happening to the motor and we would not know there was a problem. many people with this problem are calling for a recall. *tr

2004 chev impala speedometer says 22 mph while sitting still - going slower than what speed says i have had alot of other problems with their impala from the day i purchased it. starting problems, fuel tank baffles, front end problems, temp problems, another sensor problem. car has approx 60,000 on it. *tr

2004 chevrolet impala speedometer operating erratic. driving on ice is dangerous because i was going approx 60mph and it showed 38mph. i was going past the mile markers at one per 60 seconds. *tr

Speedometer in 2004 chevrolet impala started acting erratic, displaying improper speed and then falling over to zero or 5 mph indication. *tr

The speedometer became erratic and completely stopped working; stuck on 80 or 100 mph at all times. dangerous to drive in poor weather due to inability to judge speed of vehicle accurately. this could lead to possible motor vehicle accident and/or speeding tickets. nothing done by owner at this time due to costly repair; feel gm recall appropriate due to many online complaints for same issue. this equipment should be recalled. *tr

Car has had several major safety problems (1) defective fuel cap - lead to fuel emissions into atmosphere and malfunction of emission control system. (2) defective speedometer - could have lead to excessive speed, inappropriate speed, and/or crash (3) defective anti-theft security system - can either not allow the vehicle to start, or can cause vehicle to stop running and then not start upon operator command. could lead to death or dismemberment. *tr

Speedometer cluster for all dash gauges has gone out. have replaced it 3 times and still having trouble. other chevy models were recalled for this in the recent past. *tr

Dashboard indicators turn on and off randomly. car won't start. symptoms are intermitant. *tr

The temperature gauge first fluctuate greatly everytime the car was turned on, then it just stopped. then the speedometer did the same thing. the speedometer now stays stationary below 0 mph. *tr

My speedometer was reading 75 and it felt like we were barely moving. i pulled over to the side of the road and stopped, the speedometer read 40 miles an hour.. so we continued on our way home, and it is still stuck on 15. i will get checked out as soon as possible. the reason that i'm complaining is that i just learned of your web site by browsing on my pc for warranty's on 2004 impala's. i read a lot of the complaint's about people complaining about there impala's. i noticed that i have or have had the same problems that they have, or have had with the stepper motors going bad. sounds like there is a recall type problem here that gm is not taking care of it has to do with all gm products for the years 2003 to 2006. this is not a part that can be abused by the car owner. it is a defective part and needs to be replaced by the manufacture. there is a very serious safety issue here and needs to be taken care of before someone gets hurt or killed. there is thousands of people with the same problem i have seen searching the web for impala speedometer problems. *tr

Speedometer is erratic. cannot tell what actual speed is at any time. also gas gauge does not work properly. cannot tell how much gas is in the tank. also wipers are not working properly. where's gm with a recall to fix these problems? these are all safety issues. *tr

Speedometer is not working. *tr

Speedometer on my 2004 chevrolet impala has stopped working properly and gives erroneous readings. can read anywhere from 0 to 120+ mph at normal highway speeds and from 0 to 60 mph when you are stopped at a traffic light. additionally, the temperature gauge instrument is also malfunctioning. the vehicle was taken to the chevrolet dealer and they inform me that the repair will cost $460.00. the speedometer defect is extremely hazardous as this is an important piece of safety equipment. i contacted chevrolet customer service 800-222-1020 who advised that they have a service bulletin #07-187 for this same problem on other chevrolet models but the impala is not included on the bulletin. nhtsa now has 48 pages of complaints on this same problem with the same vehicle. *tr

On december 23rd while doing normal driving around town my speedometer stuck at 50mph. i was moments earlier going the speed limit of 35. at a complete stop it raised to 60 and remained stuck there. through research online i have found that this is a common problem with 396000+ posts and complaints registered across the country. i found many possible temporary "fixes" and one did work until today. while again normal driving my speedometer dropped from 35mph to 0 and is now stuck there. this is a major safety hazard for drivers, myself and those around such vehicles. a recall should be demanded. my car is only 5 years old with no other problems up to this point. it has 70,000+ miles and has had regular servicing and no other gauge problem so far. *tr

While driving on the interstate at 70mph the speedometer stuck at 70 and there was no way to know what speed i was going. being 100 miles from home, i continued on, gauging my speed by other motorists. *tr

Driving down the road and noticed my speedometer quit working. will reset itself after car has been turned off and sat for at least 30 minutes. this was happening occasionally, but now it is a daily thing; almost every time i get in the car. sometimes the speedometer will quit after being in stop and go traffic or after hitting a hard bump and then the speedometer will get stuck on one figure. sometimes it is stuck on zero or 25 mph. i have taken it to be repaired but it won't act up for the service guy. it is a hazard when driving because not knowing what speed i am going can cause an accident. when researching for a recall, i have seen hundreds of people with the same problem. *tr

Engine temperature gauge stopped working, then shortly afterwards the speedometer failed. does not read the correct speed or reads 0 most of the time. *tr

Speedometer failed approximately 1 year ago. instrument cluster replaced and now the speedometer has stopped working again. *tr

Speedometer on 2004 impala maxed out when driving and also read 40-70 while parked. the entire cluster panel was replaced. this is a common problem and a recall should be issued since it potentially could be a safety issue. *tr

Speedometer false reading,works fine under 50 miles an hour over drops to zero and will not register or works erratic, might read 100 or even higher or lower. *tr

About 1 year ago, my temp gauge stopped working. now my tachometer either shows "0" when the vehicle is moving or it will go up to around "4". my car is a 2004 impala ss indianapolis speedway limited edition now having close to 80,000 miles. problem w temp gauge started around 50,000 miles. chevrolet needs to recall the instrument cluster panels of all 2003 - 2006 models with so many complaints. *tr

Speedometer in 2004 impala going haywire. not reading correctly. *tr

2004 chevrolet impala speedometer went erratic at ~ 65,000 miles. the speedometer then failed. dealer stated it is a failed a stepper motor and will require ~ $500 for repair. having the speedometer fail causes a major safety concern due to vehicle speed is unknown. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet impala. while driving approximately 50 mph, the contact noticed that the speedometer displayed 120 mph. the contact pulled over to the side of the road, parked the vehicle, and the speedometer displayed 70 mph. the contact drove to his residence. the manufacturer stated that there were no recalls related to his vehicle; however, they were not liable for the repairs. the dealer has not been notified. the vehicle has not been repaired. the current mileage was 49,000 and failure mileage was 48,970.

I have had a number of problems with my 2004 chevy impala, it started with my temperature gauge not reading correctly, blinkers working when they wanted too and then the speedometer one day just stopped at 5 mph. the final straw was that my security light came on and after i shut my vehicle off and try to restart it, it would not start. i would have to wait for about 20 minutes to start my vehicle. this has happened numerous times and i finally had to spend over $1200.00 dollars to get my vehicle fixed. not happy with chevy. *tr