2004 Chevrolet Impala brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 99 complaints for the 2004 Chevrolet Impala, 7% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 99 7% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 51,000 miles 83 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 12 and 3
- Injuries and deaths
- 10 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 12 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 14 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 20 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 7 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 7 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 12 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 4 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 4 |
What the data shows
Of the 83 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 51,000 miles, and 55% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 12 crashes, 3 fires, 10 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet impala. The vehicle caught fire in the dashboard area and then spread to the hood. The fire occurred two to three months after the vehicle was purchased. A relative sustained injuries to the hand due to the fire. The cause of the failure was electrical. There is no fire or police report. The vehicle was repaired, but the contact does not know the specifics of the repair work.
The traction control light came on before the snow and ice came and then on my way to work with no warning when the brakes were applied I had no brakes at all. I slid right through a busy intersection with no warning. The ABS braking system does not work at all in the snow and ice. I was very lucky the cars were spaced out, that kept me from a very serious accident. I have read online that alot of other people are experiencing the exact same problem with the same make,model and year of car.
Other problems reported for the 2004 Chevrolet Impala
- Electrical system 693 complaints
- Lighting 116 complaints
- Engine 105 complaints
- Steering 67 complaints
- Cruise control 41 complaints
- Fuel system 37 complaints
- Air bags 31 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 26 complaints