2004 Chevrolet Impala cruise control problems
41 complaints about cruise control have been filed for the 2004 Chevrolet Impala, which is 3% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 41 3% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 60,000 miles 35 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When cruise control problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 6 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 8 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 7 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 4 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 35 cruise control complaints that report mileage, the median is about 60,000 miles, and 49% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owned a 2004 chevrolet impala. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle independently accelerated to approximately 70-80 MPH then seized without warning. As a result, the vehicle lost power steering causing the vehicle to crash into a guardrail. The contact sustained a cracked or broken rib, which required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard and was deemed destroyed.
The speedometer failed to report the proper speed while driving. The speedometer needle was stuck at the 120 MPH mark while travelling at a rate of 50 miles per hour.
Other problems reported for the 2004 Chevrolet Impala
- Electrical system 693 complaints
- Lighting 116 complaints
- Engine 105 complaints
- Brakes 99 complaints
- Steering 67 complaints
- Fuel system 37 complaints
- Air bags 31 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 26 complaints