Why Chevrolet impala 2004 will not start?

Asked by abfedoseyev Aug 06, 2013 at 03:27 PM about the 2004 Chevrolet Impala FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Once in a while my Chevrolet Impala 2004 will not start. After 10-15 min of doing nothing it starts up like a new one. Why?

6 Answers

Batteries have a "memory effect" such that if you accidentally left your lights on...then turned them off would "remember" it's last state of charge...your battery sounds old, marginal...you must look at the date of the first charge is on the "knock-off" label on the top of the battery...five years old is about all you can expect of a modern battery because it's ability to take a charge reduces by ten percent per year (according to the VP of Engineering at Interstate batteries)...so get a new battery and this problem will disappear...also the main ground connection at the end of the black cable gets corroded with "welding" that spot....so break out the coarse wirebrush and clean the lug and the place that it bolts to...this way 300 cold cranking amps will be NO problem~

2 people found this helpful.
60

Tommcmanis. Mine the security light flashes and won't crank. After about 15 minutes light quits and it starts

6 people found this helpful.
390

your BCM (body control module) is failing. This computer is responsible for all your electronics including your ignition switch. To fix this problem you will need a new BCM and a new ignition switch. $250 if you do it yourself or $950 from a dealer. It is quite difficult and takes about 6 hours. Unfortunately this is the only true fix. This problem occurs on many Chevy products from 1996-2012. Chevy has known about the problem for years but didn't bother to tell the public about it nor will they fix it for free. Never buy a Chevy!!! Buy a Hyundai, Nissan, Honda or Toyota. You will get better mileage and little maintenance.

7 people found this helpful.
20

radio will not turn off after opening door changed battery crank sensor and starter

2 people found this helpful.

Your Answer:

Impala

Looking for a Used Impala in your area?

CarGurus has 3,362 nationwide Impala listings starting at $899.

ZIP:

Own this car?

Share your experience with others.

2004 Chevrolet Impala

Review another car

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Rowefast
    Reputation
    6,310
  • #2
    James Sparrow
    Reputation
    4,660
  • #3
    dandyoun
    Reputation
    4,140
View All

Know more, shop wisely

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Chevrolet Malibu
906 Great Deals out of 20,187 listings starting at $1,900
Used Honda Accord
1,359 Great Deals out of 23,163 listings starting at $1,500
Used Chevrolet Tahoe
1,171 Great Deals out of 25,061 listings starting at $1,445
Used Toyota Camry
2,328 Great Deals out of 43,269 listings starting at $700
Used Chrysler 300
282 Great Deals out of 4,778 listings starting at $1,595
Used Chevrolet Silverado 1500
4,124 Great Deals out of 116,835 listings starting at $2,495
Used Buick LaCrosse
90 Great Deals out of 1,305 listings starting at $1,164
Used Nissan Maxima
192 Great Deals out of 3,182 listings starting at $1,999
Used Jeep Grand Cherokee
2,137 Great Deals out of 50,088 listings starting at $1,400
Used Dodge Durango
795 Great Deals out of 19,153 listings starting at $2,999
Used Nissan Altima
1,415 Great Deals out of 33,814 listings starting at $1,490

Used Cars for Sale

2020 Chevrolet Impala For Sale
11 Great Deals out of 129 listings starting at $7,995
2019 Chevrolet Impala For Sale
34 Great Deals out of 418 listings starting at $6,799
2018 Chevrolet Impala For Sale
18 Great Deals out of 290 listings starting at $7,525
2017 Chevrolet Impala For Sale
27 Great Deals out of 341 listings starting at $4,500
2016 Chevrolet Impala For Sale
21 Great Deals out of 221 listings starting at $3,445

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.