2004 Chevrolet Impala electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 693 complaints for the 2004 Chevrolet Impala, 50% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 693 50% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 68,000 miles 574 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 8 and 8
- Injuries and deaths
- 6 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 21 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 61 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 144 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 124 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 90 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 49 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 39 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 20 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 10 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 5 |
| 200k+ miles | 11 |
What the data shows
Of the 574 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 68,000 miles, and 39% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 8 crashes, 8 fires, 6 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.
Speedometer starts at random speeds and then continues like it started at zero. It sometimes says 80 or 100 MPH when you are not moving and then continues to go higher as you drive. Obviously you have no idea how fast you are driving.
Other problems reported for the 2004 Chevrolet Impala
- Lighting 116 complaints
- Engine 105 complaints
- Brakes 99 complaints
- Steering 67 complaints
- Cruise control 41 complaints
- Fuel system 37 complaints
- Air bags 31 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 26 complaints