2004 Chevrolet Impala Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 1%of 1,074 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 29,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the suspension of the 2004 Chevrolet Impala, 1% of the 1,074 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 29,500 miles. 2 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.
“My oil keeps leaking out and I have to keep adding to it. I've tried sealants but none of them work to stop it from leaking as well as a sushi in my dash.”
NHTSA complaint #11325138, filed 2020-05, 116 miles“I bought 2004 Impala and have ignition problem with witnesses with a dent in front bumper, after ten years or over 100k miles the gasket goes on GM/gmc products, both inner tie rods rotten out. I have talk to GM executive office that fix the Impala problem in 2011 but unwilling to deal with it now. I think I need out side counsel and engineering firm to test and testify on my behave and3,700 other owners with the same problem. I want new vehicles and setting up a date with congressional oversight committee, and NHTSA review my case. …”
NHTSA complaint #10652657, filed 2014-11, 67,876 miles“I purchased a 2004 chervolet Impala from c & o motors in st. Albans west virginia on march 23,2004. The vehicle only had two miles on the odometer. Ever since I have had the vehicle, I have had continued brake problems, front end suspension problems, noises coming from the dash of the vehicle, and a popping and cracking sound coming from the front end of the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10096397, filed 2004-10, 9,000 miles“I have a 2004 chevy Impala that has had problems with warped rotors, which I had replaced. Then a wheel bearing went bad. Took vehicle to chevy dealer. They diagnosed it as left front hub bearing being bad. I had left front hub bearing replaced and problem wasn't fixed. Turned out it was right front hub bearing that was bad, so both ended up replaced. A few weeks later service traction system light started coming on every day and shuts off the ABS and traction control systems. Outside temperature and weather conditions don't make any difference. …”
NHTSA complaint #10223566, filed 2008-04, 50,000 miles“Clicking noise in front end whenever I turn right. Jacked up off the ground there is no noise when in gear and turning right. Is it steering or suspension problem. Replaced both cv joints and hubs. Still clicking.”
NHTSA complaint #10378158, filed 2011-01, 78,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 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…
- 10190337Oct 1, 2017Information Regarding the Differences Between Fluid Leakage and Seepage This bulletin is intended to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak and…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3 | 11% |
| 2018 | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 | 2 | 2% |
| 2016 | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 | 3 | 1% |
| 2014 | 12 | 2% |
| 2013 | 17 | 6% |
| 2012 | 22 | 9% |
| 2011 | 17 | 3% |
| 2010 | 18 | 4% |
| 2009 | 25 | 3% |
| 2008 | 117 | 14% |
| 2007 | 85 | 14% |
| 2006 | 18 | 3% |
| 2005 | 7 | 1% |
| 2004 | 10 | 1% |
| 2003 | 14 | 2% |
| 2002 | 12 | 2% |
| 2001 | 18 | 2% |
| 2000 | 34 | 4% |
| 1996 | 6 | 7% |
| 1995 | 5 | 11% |
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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