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2004 Chevrolet Impala Wheels Problems

Complaints
10about this part
Share
1%of 1,074 total for the year
Median mileage
71,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the wheels of the 2004 Chevrolet Impala, 1% of the 1,074 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 71,500 miles. 3 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.

“Turned on my car started pushing on the gas my car made a weird vibration type sound. Came up on message board traction control after a couple times of it doing that, the ABS and tax light come on and on the message window it says system traction service. It kinda freaked me out cause I was stopped at a red light went to go hit the gas and it said traction control and I moved a little than I had to let go of gas then try again. Also have had a couple incidents where I go to break and it makes a vibration feeling on the brake and brings up traction control again. …”

NHTSA complaint #10984467, filed 2017-05, 123,000 miles

“On 01/03/2017, on a busy snow packed intersection, when the light turned green, I was pushed off the road by a large pickup truck, into a curb, which curb is taller than my Impala's frame to ground clearance. My left front tire and rim were ruined. The driver of the pickup continued north leaving the scene of the accident. Prior to GM's bankruptcy, my Impala ss, which was made in canada, is a rusty, poorly painted, hastily thrown together piece of junk. It needs many used parts with which to make needed repairs. Reasonably priced, quality used parts are impossible to locate.”

NHTSA complaint #10945401, filed 2017-01, 57,800 miles

“As I proceeded west down richmond ave the young lady was pulling out of her job parking lot. She was trying to head east on richmond ave., but she was talking on her cell phone and also looking west instead of the direction traffic was coming from. As she proceeded to cross 3 lanes of traffic without looking in the right direction and talking on her cell phone, I start to blow my horn as well as trying to merge into the far left lane to dodge her from hitting me. That was a failed attempt she still ends up smashing into my passenger side panel along with the front bumper and tire. …”

NHTSA complaint #10622074, filed 2014-08, 115,450 miles

“New 2004 chevy Impala ls first use 3/23/05. Three times since purchase I've had to replace a wheel bearing & hub assembly. March of 2006 the right rear, january of 2008 the left rear, october of 2009 the right front. Each time the ABS and service traction system lights were on. I paid $636.31 this last time. This appears to be a poor design and a safety issue which could lead to the car being undriveable. I was told that the tires would begin to wobble and the steering would be affected if not repaired within a certain amount of time. …”

NHTSA complaint #10294677, filed 2009-12, 8,818 miles

“2004 chevy Impala: in aug 2007 had passenger side wheel hubs replaced. That wa at 54,000 miles. Now it is march 2008 and 25,000 miles later they needed replaced again. I have heard that if they fail all the way the wheel locks. Is this not a safety issue?? There are others out there who have had the same problem and the GM dealers ignore it.”

NHTSA complaint #10262391, filed 2009-03, 75,000 miles

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Wheels: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201823%
201733%
201611%
201541%
2014122%
2013238%
2012197%
2011133%
201031%
2009182%
2008314%
2007356%
2006102%
200541%
2004101%
200341%
200230%
200141%
200061%
199645%
199525%
199417%

Other parts of the 2004 Chevrolet Impala

Electrical system
681 complaints
Exterior lighting
104 complaints
Brakes
89 complaints
Engine
72 complaints
Steering
63 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
47 complaints
Other or unknown
43 complaints
Vehicle speed control
41 complaints
Fuel system
37 complaints
Engine cooling
36 complaints
Air bags
31 complaints
Body 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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