2004 Chevrolet Impala Equipment Problems

“The traction control turns on very frequently without control,lightappear claim that the traction system need services and some other time the sinf of the ABS I constantly push the tracking system off when is on but do not respond at oll. This causes the car to make a grinding noise. When braking the car makes a grinding noise and car is not stopping it feels like it's locking up and my steering going from left to right in sliding way to . …”

“The event actually started the day that my wife and I bought the vehicle. We bought our vehicle used from sanger ford in sanger, ca. First the temperature gauge went out. Later the speedometer stopped working and now our fuel gauge doesn't work. The mechanic at sanger ford stated that it was the cluster and it was not covered under warranty and told us it would cost $507.45 to replace. We have since spoken to GM, who instructed us to get a diagnostic and they would take it from there. We paid $85 for a diagnostic at tom benson Chevrolet in san antonio, tx. …”

“I have a 2004 Chevrolet Impala, the speedometer and temperature gauge on the instrument panel does not work properly. The speedometer shows all different speeds even if the car is not moving. The temperature gauge does not work at all. I am also beginning to doubt that the fuel gauge is correct. I was told by my Chevrolet dealer that the cost of repair will be around $700.00. I learned today on a news report the general motors acknowledges the problem on their SUV's and pick-up trucks, but not on the Impala's. I am still trying to save the $700.00 for the repair.”

“On oct 6th 2005, while driving the department issued 2004 Chevrolet Impala, police patrol squad car, I noticed a unfamiluar very strong foul odor when I would turn on the heater. Unknown to me at the time, but after I sufferred initially an inhalation injury which nearly killed me by sufficating me causing my blood pressure to escalate thereby causing me to suffer duel anyursm' of the upper thoracic vein and the abdominal vein. I was flown via flight-for-life helicopter to a trauma center, hospitalized in intensive care, left incapacited me for four months and without an income. …”

“While using manufacturer supplied scissors jack to raise 2004 Chevrolet Impala to change right front tire, jack folded over causing vehicle to drop to ground and roll back slightly. Vehicle was on smooth, clean, level concrete garage floor at the time. Scissors jack had come apart as a result and is no longer serviceable. It has been retained.”