2004 Chevrolet Impala Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 0%of 1,074 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 36,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the seat belts of the 2004 Chevrolet Impala, 0% of the 1,074 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 36,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When using the driver's side front seat belt on my daughter's car on friday, 11/13/2020, the metal belt clip clicks into the buckle with an audible click. This appears to be safely engaged, yet if I tug on the belt, the clip pops out of the buckle. I tried this repeatedly and had the same experience each time. My daughter told me this had been occurring for several weeks. Realizing this is a serious safety hazard that needs to be addressed, I called the GM dealer for help. They told me the buckle assembly is no longer available to be replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #11374949, filed 2020-11, 107,442 miles“While making a sharp turn at 30 MPH consumer's child seat belt became unattached. The buckle of the belt struck another child in the face, causing minor injuries. Dealer examined the seat belt and found no defects.”
NHTSA complaint #10079440, filed 2004-06, 2,400 miles“Tl-* the contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Impala. While sitting at a stop sign a pick up truck crashed into the rear end of consumer's vehicle and caused it to crash into the driver's side door of another vehicle. The driver side airbag did not deploy. The passenger , a child, was in the rear seat on the driver's side during the crash, the rear seat belt disengaged, and hit the passenger in the eye, resulting in a black eye and a concussion. The driver sustained back injuries. The road conditions were clear at the time of the crash. The vehicle was destroyed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10189527, filed 2007-05, 36,000 miles“I was sitting in the passenger seat of a rented chevy Impala. I intended to lean my arm on the center console, but forearm accidentally touched the seatbelt buckle (which I had already fastened). My forearm was pinched into the seatbelt buckle causing a one inch square blood blister and bruising. It was not a serious injury, but did hurt nonetheless. And, I think it would have hurt a child or ederly person more.”
NHTSA complaint #10126774, filed 2005-06Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 7% |
| 2017 | 2 | 2% |
| 2016 | 3 | 3% |
| 2015 | 6 | 2% |
| 2014 | 7 | 1% |
| 2013 | 1 | 0% |
| 2012 | 9 | 3% |
| 2011 | 6 | 1% |
| 2010 | 16 | 4% |
| 2009 | 21 | 3% |
| 2008 | 10 | 1% |
| 2007 | 13 | 2% |
| 2006 | 17 | 3% |
| 2005 | 7 | 1% |
| 2004 | 4 | 0% |
| 2003 | 4 | 1% |
| 2002 | 4 | 1% |
| 2001 | 8 | 1% |
| 2000 | 7 | 1% |
| 1996 | 4 | 5% |
| 1995 | 2 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2004 Chevrolet Impala
681 complaintsExterior lighting
104 complaintsBrakes
89 complaintsEngine
72 complaintsSteering
63 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
47 complaintsOther or unknown
43 complaintsVehicle speed control
41 complaintsFuel system
37 complaintsEngine cooling
36 complaintsAir bags
31 complaintsBody and structure
18 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Chevrolet Impala
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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