2004 Chevrolet Impala Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 36about this part
- Share
- 3%of 1,073 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 78,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 36 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2004 Chevrolet Impala, 3% of the 1,073 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 78,500 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Security light comes on while driving after car is turned off it wont start unless I turn on the ignition switch and let it sit for 20 minutes then the car will start. Turn signals lights rarely works properly and the check engine light stays on I've made the repairs under the codes and the check engine light is still on this is dealing with the emission testing.”
NHTSA complaint #10428721, filed 2011-10, 125,000 miles“My car would randomly turn off while driving on the streets and on the middle of the highway going 55 miles per hour, or while stopped at a light . The car would stall up to 3-4 times per day most of the time and as time went on it got worse. I replaced the fuel pump, fuel pressure regulator, the battery, the fuel filter, the ignition switch, and the car still turns off in the middle of nowhere. …”
NHTSA complaint #10327611, filed 2010-04, 82,000 miles“Dex-cool antifreeze turned brown and sludged up. Less than one year and 16,200 miles on vehicle. Took to dealer and had system flushed, reservoir replaced and new coolant added. I will take it back for the same thing every year. Many people I've spoken to with GM vehicles have experienced the same thing with this coolant.”
NHTSA complaint #10124599, filed 2005-06, 16,215 miles“Engine is consuming over a quart of oil approx. Every 1800-2000 miles. I was shown a bulletin that said that there was a problem with oil consumption at the dealership. I brought the car in twice to them each time the low oil light came on and each time they told me there was nothing that could be done but to check it every day or two and keep track then come in with my notes to see what was happening. …”
NHTSA complaint #10119893, filed 2005-05, 1,857 miles“I bought car 2 yrs ago and drove it for 3 months no problems then sat for 6 months, I start driving it and this is all the stuff that went out and stuff still going on. Radiator temp sensor, water pump, heater, water pump bearing, instrument cluster, low coolant sensor, radiator, vss, key stuck in ignition, lock cylinder, 8 wires under hood shredded in half due to rubbing on belt, power lock wont work on driver side door, chimes go off when key not in ignition. My problem now is key locked up again finally got it to turn then anti theft system comes on and the car wont reprogram codes. …”
NHTSA complaint #10555140, filed 2013-12, 132,617 milesRelated recalls
- 15V701000Oct 26, 2015General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 1998-1999 Chevrolet Lumina and Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1997-2004 Buick Regal and Pontiac Grand Prix…Covers: Chevrolet Impala 2000–2004, Pontiac Grand Prix 1997–2004, Buick Regal 1997–2004 +3 more
- 15V201000Apr 6, 2015General 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…Covers: Chevrolet Impala 2004, Pontiac Grand Prix 2004, Buick Regal 2004 +1 more
Related service bulletins
- 10251890Mar 13, 2024This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank…
- 10250775Feb 22, 2024This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large…
- 10249579Jan 12, 2024This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
- 10242843Sep 1, 2023The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the…
- 10242262Aug 24, 2023This service bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear to assist service personnel as a guideline to perform necessary engine repairs and…
- 10236164Apr 24, 2023This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308…
- 10235802Apr 24, 2023This diagnostic tip bulletin provides additional information on how to diagnose a possible valve, lifter or camshaft issue.
- 10234141Mar 23, 2023This diagnostic tip bulletin provides additional information on how to diagnose a possible valve, lifter or camshaft issue.
- 10234110Mar 17, 2023This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 2 | 0% |
| 2013 | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 | 3 | 1% |
| 2011 | 9 | 2% |
| 2010 | 6 | 1% |
| 2009 | 21 | 3% |
| 2008 | 26 | 3% |
| 2007 | 30 | 5% |
| 2006 | 27 | 5% |
| 2005 | 31 | 5% |
| 2004 | 36 | 3% |
| 2003 | 80 | 12% |
| 2002 | 106 | 13% |
| 2001 | 123 | 17% |
| 2000 | 159 | 19% |
| 1996 | 10 | 11% |
| 1995 | 2 | 5% |
| 1994 | 2 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2004 Chevrolet Impala
681 complaintsExterior lighting
104 complaintsBrakes
89 complaintsEngine
71 complaintsSteering
63 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
47 complaintsOther or unknown
43 complaintsVehicle speed control
41 complaintsFuel system
37 complaintsAir bags
31 complaintsBody and structure
18 complaintsElectronic stability control
15 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Chevrolet Impala
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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