2004 Chevrolet Impala Consumer Discussions

2004 Chevrolet Impala LS 3.8L V6 - Coolant/Gas mileage Issues

Re: 2004 Chevrolet Impala LS 3.8L V6 - Coolant/Gas mileage Issues [cliponties]

Written by: jergold on Aug 23, 2009 08:16 PM

Hello, I have a 2003 Chevy Impala with 112,000 miles on it that is exibiting similar issues. It overheated on me in the fast food drive through a couple of nights ago and the radiator was very low on coolant. These cars are notorious for having coolant leaks around the intake manifold and heater hose outlet from the engine. The Dex/Cool attacks the gasket material ... Read More...

2004 Chevrolet Impala LS 3.8L V6 - Coolant/Gas mileage Issues

Written by: cliponties on Aug 06, 2009 11:06 PM

As in the title of the post, I have a 2004 3.8L V6 Chevy Impala LS with approximately 110,000 miles on it. Recently, while my girlfriend and I were taking the car for a drive, the car overheated (luckily as we were pulling into a parking spot at home); I checked the coolant level in the reservoir and there was none in the reservoir. I proceeded to put coolant into the ... Read More...

Chevrolet Impala Audio

2004 Impala amplifier

Written by: mandahoutz22 on Jun 18, 2009 08:17 PM

BIG question. I have a 2004 chevy impala. All of a sudden the radio stop working. I can still see the time and what is playing on the radio but there is no sound. Not even a chime coming from the door, or the low fuel light or anything. I have a factory amplifier.. anyone have any suggestions on how to get my radio working, without paying 200+ dollars for a new amplifier??? Read More...

Chevrolet Impala 2005 and earlier

Re: Hard to start? [the_big_al]

Written by: edl79 on May 01, 2009 09:45 PM

I have a different engine but had a similar problem with extended cranking and for me it was the crank position sensor. We have 2 Impalas with the 3.8L. The 2001 now has 103k and the 2004 has 120k. In Sep-06 at 92k the 2001 suddenly started cranking longer to start. This car had always started on 1 crank. The problem started 1 week before my 6yr/100k extended warranty ... Read More...

Chevrolet Impala Climate Control/AC/Heater

2004 chevy Impala REMOVE THE HEATER CONTROL PANEL

Written by: monty5283 on Apr 10, 2009 02:18 PM

I am replacing the heater control panel on the dash since many lights are burned out. The replacement part only has 2 screw holes, 2 push in tabs, and one plug-in wire strip. I NEED TO KNOW HOW TO REMOVE THE HEATER CONTROL PANEL ! :( MONTY5283 Read More...

2007 Impala SS OIL LEAK

Front hub bearings

Written by: scerami on Feb 20, 2009 06:28 AM

I have a 2004 Impala LS with 81,000 miles. Recently, I had it in the Chevrolet dealer shop to have the some work done on it. They came back and said the hub bearings needed to be replaced and one tie rod. I had another independent shop check these things and they said the hub bearings needed to be replaced but tie rods were ok. How do you check the hub bearings? Read More...

Chevrolet Impala Starting/Stalling Issues

start the engine

Written by: YM60 on Dec 19, 2008 02:15 AM

I have Chevrolet Impala 3.8 l LS 2004 with 60000 miles. Every few days or weeks i have starting problem. The lights and all the other things is ok but no starter !!! after a while i am trying again and the engine starting normal. sometimes everything is ok for weeks and sometimes it is not starting day after day. If somebody experienced the same problem i will thank ... Read More...

Change the temp. actuator

Change the temp. actuator

Written by: zeog on Oct 03, 2008 06:48 AM

The driver side climate control of my 2004 chevy impala doesn't work, only code air and no heat regardless of the temp. control. I searched here and found that it might be the problem of driver side temp, actuator. Could somebody tell me how the part look like, where it is located, and how to replace it? It would be great if you have pics for that. Thanks. Read More...

Chevrolet Impala Climate Control/AC/Heater

How to replace the driver side temp. actuator? Help.

Written by: zeog on Oct 03, 2008 06:42 AM

The driver side climate control of my 2004 chevy impala doesn't work, only code air and no heat regardless of the temp. control. I searched here and found that it might be the problem of driver side temp, actuator. Could somebody tell me how the part look like, where it is located, and how to replace it? It would be great if you have pics for that. Thanks. Read More...

Chevrolet Impala Steering/Suspension

Re: 06 impala with a clunk/rattle from steering column [quietpro]

Written by: eddiemc63 on Aug 08, 2008 00:30 PM

A new TSB was issued on 3/27/08. This does include a new designed ISS. The number is 19179923. The TSB is 01-02-32-001O #01-02-32-001O: Clunk Felt/Noise Heard From Stering Column, Steering Gear and/or Front of Vehicle During Turnign Maneuver and/or Steering Wheel Rotation (Replace Intermediate Shaft As Directed) - (Mar 27, 2008) Models:2001-2004 Buick ... Read More...