The 2004 Chevrolet Impala has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 7,260,007 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 1,375 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING15V7010002015-10-261,003,556 affected
Defect
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 1998-1999 Chevrolet Lumina and Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1997-2004 Buick Regal and Pontiac Grand Prix, 2000-2004 Chevrolet Impala, and 1998-2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. The affected vehicles were previously repaired under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and…
Consequence
Engine oil that drips onto the hot surface of the exhaust manifold may result in a fire.
Remedy
The remedy applied under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 did not adequately remove the safety risk. Under the improved remedy, dealers will replace the engineÂ’s front valve cover and gasket. Vehicles that are covered by recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, or 15V-201 that have not yet received the original remedy will…
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING15V2010002015-04-06330,742 affected
Defect
General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on April 2, 2015, that they are is recalling certain model year 2004 Buick Regal vehicles manufactured April 9, 2003, to June 1, 2003, 2004 Chevrolet Impala vehicles manufactured April 8, 2003, to June 23, 2003, and 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles manufactured April 7,…
Consequence
The leaking engine oil can drip onto the hot surface of the exhaust manifold, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will remove the plastic cover and plastic oil fill tube extension and replace the front valve cover and gasket. These repairs will be done free of charge. The recall began on April 24, 2015. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Pontiac customer service at…
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on July 3,…
Consequence
If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 9, 2014. GM's number for this recall is 14350.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC04V2870002004-06-2347,991 affected
Defect
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH LOWER THAN SPECIFIED TORQUE ON BOTH FRONT BRAKE CALIPER TO STEERING KNUCKLE ATTACHMENT BOLTS. WITH IMPROPER TORQUE, THE CLAMP LOAD AT THE JOINT MAY NOT BE ADEQUATE TO PREVENT MOVEMENT BETWEEN THE CALIPER BRACKET AND KNUCKLE.
Consequence
DEPENDING ON WHETHER ONE OR BOTH BOLTS BACKS OUT OR FRACTURES, THE RESULT CAN BE LOCKING OF THE AFFECTED WHEEL DURING BRAKING AND AN ABRUPT STEERING INPUT IN THE DIRECTION OF THE LOCKED WHEEL, REDUCED BRAKING AND NOISE FROM THE AFFECTED WHEEL, OR SEVERING OF A BRAKE HOSE, INCREASED BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL, AND REDUCED…
Remedy
DEALERS ARE TO TIGHTEN BOTH BOLTS TO THE SPECIFIED TORQUE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 28, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET 1-800-630-2438 OR PONTIAC 1-800-620-7668.
Complaints by component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
407
7crashes7fires4injuries
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
252
ENGINE
71
3crashes11fires2injuries
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
69
1crashes2fires
STEERING
51
12crashes2fires7injuries
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
38
3crashes1injuries
SERVICE BRAKES
36
4crashes1fires4injuries
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
29
4crashes1fires2injuries
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
29
1crashes1injuries
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
28
1crashes1fires2injuries
Total complaints1,375
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle suddenly decelerated to approximately 20 mph, and the instrument panel went black. The contact stated that the vehicle lost power steering functionality, and then lost motive power and…”
“The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle suddenly decelerated to approximately 20 mph, and the instrument panel went black. The contact stated that the vehicle lost power steering functionality, and then lost motive power and…”
“The contact owned a 2004 chevrolet impala. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system) and would like to be removed from the recall distribution list. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted.”
“Wiring harness has got hot and cause a short not getting fuel and more”
“Wiring harness has got hot and cause a short not getting fuel and more”
“Wiring harness has got hot and cause a short not getting fuel and more”
“The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet impala. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact was able to pull over and restart the vehicle after waiting approximately 5-10 minutes. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was…”
“Tl* the contact owned a 2014 cheverolet impala. The contact stated while driving at 65 mph and when the contact was exiting off the exit ramp, the vehicle stalled. The contact tried to restart the vehicle but failed. The contact was attempted to push the vehicle to side of the road when they…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2004 Chevrolet Impala as of
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