Common questions

Are there any problems with the 2004 Chevy Impala?

Are there any problems with the 2004 Chevy Impala?

Curious how the 2004 Impala compares to other years? Check out our Chevrolet Impala overview to see the most problematic years, worst problems and most recently reported complaints with the Impala.

What’s the problem with the Chevrolet Impala SS?

There’s an internal fight going on in the Impala SS, an existential struggle between the car’s performance and family duties that is glaringly apparent with the first turn of the wheel. Neither personality emerges as the dominant one, and the result is a car that feels unfinished and confused as to its purpose.

What causes hard shifting on a Chevy Impala?

Some drivers never got a solution for the Impala’s hard shifting. However, some mechanics found that the cause was a failed transmission pressure control solenoid. To fix the problem, partial disassembly of the transmission was the only option. On average, this repair can cost around $1,000.

Why does my Chevy Impala keep getting stuck in the ignition?

One of the most frequent Chevy Impala problems is getting the key stuck inside the ignition. Some reported that they were able to get the key out after enough turning, but most weren’t so lucky. The only way drivers were able to turn off the car was by disconnecting the battery. The cause of this issue was caused by a broken wire near the shifter.

Curious how the 2004 Impala compares to other years? Check out our Chevrolet Impala overview to see the most problematic years, worst problems and most recently reported complaints with the Impala.

There’s an internal fight going on in the Impala SS, an existential struggle between the car’s performance and family duties that is glaringly apparent with the first turn of the wheel. Neither personality emerges as the dominant one, and the result is a car that feels unfinished and confused as to its purpose.

One of the most frequent Chevy Impala problems is getting the key stuck inside the ignition. Some reported that they were able to get the key out after enough turning, but most weren’t so lucky. The only way drivers were able to turn off the car was by disconnecting the battery. The cause of this issue was caused by a broken wire near the shifter.

Some drivers never got a solution for the Impala’s hard shifting. However, some mechanics found that the cause was a failed transmission pressure control solenoid. To fix the problem, partial disassembly of the transmission was the only option. On average, this repair can cost around $1,000.

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