Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2004 Chevrolet Impala
NHTSA data on file today
The 2004 Chevrolet Impala has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1,073 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #15V701000 Engine Oil Dripping On Manifold may Cause Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V201000 Engine Oil Dripping On Manifold may Cause Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V400000 Ignition Switch may Turn Off NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E005000 STEERING KNUCKLE BREAKING/LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08E063000 INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT/LOSS OF STEERING NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07E021000 AFTERMARKET FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V287000 GM/FRONT BRAKE CALIPER BOLT TORQUE NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 681 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 104 complaints
- Engine 72 complaints
- Steering 63 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 51 complaints
- Power Train 47 complaints
Of the 1,073 complaints on file, 43 report a crash and 21 a fire; across all 1,073 complaints, owners report 41 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$10,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2004 Chevrolet Impala has numerous issues, with 1,072 owner complaints and 7 recall campaigns. The electrical system is notably problematic with 681 complaints, while other areas like exterior lighting and engine also show concerns. Recall campaigns address significant failures like the engine cooling system and steering components. The vehicle's complexity and variety of problems result in a below-average reliability rating. However, the data is limited in precise failure mileages and costs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | Unknown | $200–$1,000 | very common |
| Exterior lighting | Unknown | $50–$300 | common |
| Engine | Unknown | $500–$3,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake inspections and pads
- Tire rotation and balance
- Coolant system service
- Transmission fluid change
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Electrical system failures
- Engine overheating
- Unusual braking noise
- Steering issues
- Warning lights on dashboard
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2004 Chevrolet Impala at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.