WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE TO BEGIN OUR VACATION, THE SPEEDOMETER BEGAN SHOWING INCREASED SPEED WHILE CRUISE CONTROL WAS SET. WE WERE GOING 65, BUT THE SPEEDOMETER EVENTUALLY REGISTERED 120 MPH. AFTER CRUISE WAS TURNED OFF, IT CONTINUED TO READ 120 MPH, REGARDLESS OF ACTUAL SPEED. WE HAD TO USE OUR GPS TO MONITOR SPEED F…
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WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE TO BEGIN OUR VACATION, THE SPEEDOMETER BEGAN SHOWING INCREASED SPEED WHILE CRUISE CONTROL WAS SET. WE WERE GOING 65, BUT THE SPEEDOMETER EVENTUALLY REGISTERED 120 MPH. AFTER CRUISE WAS TURNED OFF, IT CONTINUED TO READ 120 MPH, REGARDLESS OF ACTUAL SPEED. WE HAD TO USE OUR GPS TO MONITOR SPEED FOR THE ENTIRE 1300 MILE ROUND TRIP! GM HAS RECALLED OTHER MODELS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. WHY HASN'T A RECALL BEEN ISSUED FOR THE IMPALA? *TR
NHTSA ODI #10467558
58,000 miles · Jul 18, 2012
Electrical System
WHEN DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD THE DASH CONTROLS {SPEEDOMETER AND TEMP GAUGE] STOP WORKING .. I COULD BE DRIVING AT 40 BUT THE SPEED ODOMETER READS 120 AND WHEN STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT IT COULD READ 80 {SITTING STILL} ALSO HAVE HEARD OF MANY OF THE IMPALA AND CHEVROLET CARS AND TRUCK HAVING THE SAME ISSUE. I ONLY DROVE MY CAR 62000 M…
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WHEN DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD THE DASH CONTROLS {SPEEDOMETER AND TEMP GAUGE] STOP WORKING .. I COULD BE DRIVING AT 40 BUT THE SPEED ODOMETER READS 120 AND WHEN STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT IT COULD READ 80 {SITTING STILL} ALSO HAVE HEARD OF MANY OF THE IMPALA AND CHEVROLET CARS AND TRUCK HAVING THE SAME ISSUE. I ONLY DROVE MY CAR 62000 MILES SINCE I BOUGHT IT IN 2004. MY FRIENDS WENT OUT AT 43000 AND I WAS LUCKY AND GOT 53000 MILES. THEY WANT TO CHARGE 900.00 TO FIX THEIR MESS. I HAD A FORD THAT WAS A 1969 AND THE SPEED ODOMETER AND TEMP GAUGES WORKED TIL I SOLD IT AND NEVER HAD THIS PROBLEM. I WANT JBA TO FIX IT AT THEIR EXPENSE CAUSE MY CAR HAS NEVER BEEN WRECKED AND IT IS THE FIRST BRAND NEW CAR I EVER OWNED. I THINK THEY SHOULD HAVE A MAJOR RECALL ON THESE VEHICLES CAUSE THEY ARE CHARGING AN ARM AND LEG FOR THEM ONLY TO HAVE TO FIX THEM AFTER A FEW THOUSAND MILES. I HAVE NO CLUE HOW FAST I AM DRIVING I JUST FIND A CAR OR TRUCK THAT LOOKS LIKE IT IS DOING THE SPEED LIMIT AND FOLLOW IT. I AM NOT RICH AND CANNOT AFFORD TO HAVE IT FIXED RIGHT NOW. I AM LAID OFF FOR THE SUMMER. I DRIVE A SCHOOL BUS AND DO NOT GET PAID WHILE I AM OFF FOR THE SUMMER. SO PLEASE CONSIDER A RECALL ON ALL THESE VEHICLES BEFORE SOMEONE GETS A MAJOR TICKET BECAUSE OF A DEFECT. ## VIN FAILED ## 2004 CHEVROLET IMPALA ## *TR
NHTSA ODI #10466363
96,611 miles · Jun 19, 2012
Electrical System
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DOES NOT WORK. SOMETIMES THE GAUGES STICK AND I DO NOT KNOW HOW FAST IM GOING OR HOW MUCH GAS IS IN THE CAR. *JS
NHTSA ODI #10462339
43,000 miles · Jun 12, 2012
Electrical System
WAS DRIVING VEHICLE AND THE TEMP GAUGE WENT ALL THE WAY TO OVERHEAT, SHORTLY AFTER THAT THE GAS GAUGE STARTED TO WORK ONLY INTERMITTANTLY, AND THE SPEEDOMETER HAS SOME ISSUES WITH REGISTERING THE PROPER SPEED. *TR
MY WIFE GOT INTO A WRECK BECAUSE CHEVY HAS NOT RECALLED THESE ISSUES. MY 2004 IMPALA ABS BRAKES MALFUNCTIONED ALONG WITH MY TRACTION CONTROL , SHE TRIED TO STOP AT A STOP SIGN AND THE BRAKE PEDAL KICKED UP AND WOULD NOT LET HER STOP SHE REMOVED HER FOOT FROM THE BRAKE AND TRIED PRESSING THE PEDAL BACK DOWN AND IT KICKED UP KICKI…
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MY WIFE GOT INTO A WRECK BECAUSE CHEVY HAS NOT RECALLED THESE ISSUES. MY 2004 IMPALA ABS BRAKES MALFUNCTIONED ALONG WITH MY TRACTION CONTROL , SHE TRIED TO STOP AT A STOP SIGN AND THE BRAKE PEDAL KICKED UP AND WOULD NOT LET HER STOP SHE REMOVED HER FOOT FROM THE BRAKE AND TRIED PRESSING THE PEDAL BACK DOWN AND IT KICKED UP KICKING IN THE ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL NOT ALLOWING HER TO STOP AND SHE RAN INTO A SNOW BANK BUT MY INSURANCE PAID FOR THE BODY WORK BUT NOT THE MECHANICAL PROBLEMS I REPLACED BOTH HUBS ON THE FRONT, QUIT DOING IT FOR A WEEK OR SO AND THEN WHEN I DRIVE IT THE TRACTION CONTROL AND ABS KICKS IN WHILE IM DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. NOW MY SPEEDOMETER, TACHOMETER AND TEMP GAUGE ARE NOT WORKIN AT 0 RPM MY CAR IS DOING 90 MPH AS IT SITS IN MY GARAGE NOT STARTING BECAUSE MY KEY WILL NOT TURN TO START IT MY STEERING WHEEL WILL NOT LOCK AND BECAUSE I CANT TURN MY KEY I CAN NOT PUT MY CAR IN NEUTRAL TO PUSH IT OUT OF MY GARAGE SO I CAN GET IT TOWED I HAVE READ SO MANY ISSUES ON THESE AND OTHER GM MODELS I AM SURPRISED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALLS WHEN I CALLED HAD THIS CAR FOR 4 YEARS AND NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS AND MONEY SO AS MY CAR SITS IN MY GARAGE AS IT WILL TILL THESE ITEMS GET RECALLED I AM NOT PUTTING ANYMORE MONEY IN THIS CAR I WILL DRIVE MY 98 INFINITI THAT I HAVE HAD FOR ALMOST 10 YEARS BECAUSE I KNOW ITS DEPENDABLE. NEVER AGAIN GM WILL YOU GET ANOTHER CENT FROM ME I HAVE NEVER HAD THIS MANY PROBLEMS WITH ANY CAR. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10457877
Mileage unknown · Apr 22, 2012
Electrical System
I OWN A 2004 CHEVY IMPALA AND THE IGNITION FAILS, THEN YOU HAVE TO LET THE CAR SIT AT LEAST 10 MIN. THEN IT WILL START. THIS IS A PROBLEM FROM THE FACTORY AND FROM WHAT I'VE READ THIS SEEMS TO BE A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10456053
72,000 miles · Mar 16, 2012
Electrical System
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE STREET AND SAW THAT MY SPEEDOMETER SAYS ABOUT GOING 110 MILES AN HOUR WHEN I KNEW THAT I WAS ONLY GOING ABOUT 25 I WAS IN A RESIDENTIAL AREA. THE ISSUE STARTED SLOWLY I WOULD ONLY HAPPENED ONCE IN A WHILE BUT HERE WE ARE 2 YEARS LATER AND MY ACTUAL SPEEDOMETER NEEDLE FACES DOWN TOWARDS THE STEERING WHEEL …
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I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE STREET AND SAW THAT MY SPEEDOMETER SAYS ABOUT GOING 110 MILES AN HOUR WHEN I KNEW THAT I WAS ONLY GOING ABOUT 25 I WAS IN A RESIDENTIAL AREA. THE ISSUE STARTED SLOWLY I WOULD ONLY HAPPENED ONCE IN A WHILE BUT HERE WE ARE 2 YEARS LATER AND MY ACTUAL SPEEDOMETER NEEDLE FACES DOWN TOWARDS THE STEERING WHEEL .NO MY SERVICE TAG AGENT GOING ON THE FRAYED OF MY GAS GAUGE IS GONNA STOP WORKING ALSO THE BLINKERS ONLY WORK WHEN I WANT TO . . *TR
NHTSA ODI #10452036
82,000 miles · Feb 15, 2012
Electrical System
THE SPEEDOMETER STOPPED WORKING CORRECTLY. IT WENT TO 120 WHILE ON INTERSTATE WHILE I WAS ONLY GOING 70 MPH USING MY GPS. I HAVE BEEN STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN AND IT SHOWED ANYWHERE FROM 30 TO 70 MPH. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10448108
247,000 miles · Jan 30, 2012
Electrical System
THE SPEEDOMETER STOPPED WORKING. IT WENT TO 0 WHILE ON INTERSTATE. *TT
NHTSA ODI #10445957
99,000 miles · Jan 25, 2012
Electrical System
2004 CHEVY IMPALA, PROBLEM 1:TURN THE KEY ON SECURITY LIGHT BLINKING, CAR WONT START. CAR WILL START AFTER 10 MINUTES OR SO. PROBLEM 2: SPEEDOMETER STUCK, FOR EXAMPLE YOU WOULD BE ON THE FREEWAY DOING 60MPH EVEN WHEN YOU PARK YOUR CAR OR THE NEEDLE WOULD BE STUCK ON 0 AND I KNOW IT CAN'T BE RIGHT. IT HAS BEEN DOING THIS…
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2004 CHEVY IMPALA, PROBLEM 1:TURN THE KEY ON SECURITY LIGHT BLINKING, CAR WONT START. CAR WILL START AFTER 10 MINUTES OR SO. PROBLEM 2: SPEEDOMETER STUCK, FOR EXAMPLE YOU WOULD BE ON THE FREEWAY DOING 60MPH EVEN WHEN YOU PARK YOUR CAR OR THE NEEDLE WOULD BE STUCK ON 0 AND I KNOW IT CAN'T BE RIGHT. IT HAS BEEN DOING THIS FOR QUITE SOMETIME ABOUT A YEAR NOW OFF AND ON. PROBLEM 3: AC/HEATER FAN CONTROL WONT TURN ON. I HAVE TAKEN MY CAR TO DIFFERENT SHOPS AND THEY DON'T KNOW WHAT'S GOING ON WITH IT, IT'S COSTING ME ALOT OF MONEY BEING RIPPED OFF BY THE SHOP. I STILL HAVE TO PAY THEM EVEN THOUGH THEY DIDN'T FIX THE PROBLEM. THEY SAY THEY FIXED IT AND SAME PROBLEMS STILL EXIST. *TR
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 1998-1999 Chevrolet Lumina and Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1997-2004 Buick Regal and Pontiac Grand Prix, 2000-2004 Chevrolet Impala, and 1998-2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. The affected vehicles were previously repaired under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 to address the possibility that engine oil may drip onto the hot exhaust manifold.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Engine oil that drips onto the hot surface of the exhaust manifold may result in a fire.
Remedy: The remedy applied under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 did not adequately remove the safety risk. Under the improved remedy, dealers will replace the engines front valve cover and gasket. Vehicles that are covered by recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, or 15V-201 that have not yet received the original remedy will instead receive the improved remedy under the original recall number. The recall began on February 19, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Oldsmobile customer service at 1-800-442-6537 and Pontiac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 15757. Note: Until the improved remedy has been applied, owners are advised to park their vehicle outside since the fire risk exists even when the vehicle is unattended.
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Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 1998-1999 Chevrolet Lumina and Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1997-2004 Buick Regal and Pontiac Grand Prix, 2000-2004 Chevrolet Impala, and 1998-2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. The affected vehicles were previously repaired under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 to address the possibility that engine oil may drip onto the hot exhaust manifold.
Consequence: Engine oil that drips onto the hot surface of the exhaust manifold may result in a fire.
Remedy: The remedy applied under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 did not adequately remove the safety risk. Under the improved remedy, dealers will replace the engines front valve cover and gasket. Vehicles that are covered by recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, or 15V-201 that have not yet received the original remedy will instead receive the improved remedy under the original recall number. The recall began on February 19, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Oldsmobile customer service at 1-800-442-6537 and Pontiac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 15757. Note: Until the improved remedy has been applied, owners are advised to park their vehicle outside since the fire risk exists even when the vehicle is unattended.
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 1998-1999 Chevrolet Lumina and Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1997-2004 Buick Regal and Pontiac Grand Prix, 2000-2004 Chevrolet Impala, and 1998-2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. The affected vehicles were previously repaired under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 to address the possibility that engine oil may drip onto the hot exhaust manifold.
Consequence: Engine oil that drips onto the hot surface of the exhaust manifold may result in a fire.
Remedy: The remedy applied under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 did not adequately remove the safety risk. Under the improved remedy, dealers will replace the engines front valve cover and gasket. Vehicles that are covered by recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, or 15V-201 that have not yet received the original remedy will instead receive the improved remedy under the original recall number. The recall began on February 19, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Oldsmobile customer service at 1-800-442-6537 and Pontiac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 15757. Note: Until the improved remedy has been applied, owners are advised to park their vehicle outside since the fire risk exists even when the vehicle is unattended.
General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on April 2, 2015, that they are is recalling certain model year 2004 Buick Regal vehicles manufactured April 9, 2003, to June 1, 2003, 2004 Chevrolet Impala vehicles manufactured April 8, 2003, to June 23, 2003, and 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles manufactured April 7, 2003, to June 23, 2003. On May 18, 2015, GM expanded the recall to cover an additional 49,751 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix vehicles manufactured January 6, 2003, to June 25, 2004. In the affected vehicles, the valve cover gasket may leak.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: The leaking engine oil can drip onto the hot surface of the exhaust manifold, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will remove the plastic cover and plastic oil fill tube extension and replace the front valve cover and gasket. These repairs will be done free of charge. The recall began on April 24, 2015. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14574.
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on July 3, 2014, that they are recalling 5,877,718 model year 2000-2005 Chevrolet Impala and Monte Carlo, 1997-2003 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004-2005 Malibu Classic, 1999-2004 Oldsmobile Alero, 1998-2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1999-2005 Pontiac Grand Am and 2004-2008 Pontiac Grand Prix vehicles. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 9, 2014. GM's number for this recall is 14350.
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH LOWER THAN SPECIFIED TORQUE ON BOTH FRONT BRAKE CALIPER TO STEERING KNUCKLE ATTACHMENT BOLTS. WITH IMPROPER TORQUE, THE CLAMP LOAD AT THE JOINT MAY NOT BE ADEQUATE TO PREVENT MOVEMENT BETWEEN THE CALIPER BRACKET AND KNUCKLE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: DEPENDING ON WHETHER ONE OR BOTH BOLTS BACKS OUT OR FRACTURES, THE RESULT CAN BE LOCKING OF THE AFFECTED WHEEL DURING BRAKING AND AN ABRUPT STEERING INPUT IN THE DIRECTION OF THE LOCKED WHEEL, REDUCED BRAKING AND NOISE FROM THE AFFECTED WHEEL, OR SEVERING OF A BRAKE HOSE, INCREASED BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL, AND REDUCED STEERING CONTROL. REDUCED BRAKING OR STEERING CONTROL COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS ARE TO TIGHTEN BOTH BOLTS TO THE SPECIFIED TORQUE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 28, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET 1-800-630-2438 OR PONTIAC 1-800-620-7668.
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