CHEVROLET 2004 CHEVROLET IMPALA Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2004 CHEVROLET IMPALA
Brand
CHEVROLET
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2004
General Motors LLC is recalling certain 2004 CHEVROLET IMPALA vehicles due to engine and engine cooling:engine issues. The leaking engine oil can drip onto the hot surface of the exhaust manifold, increasing the risk of a fire..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
The leaking engine oil can drip onto the hot surface of the exhaust manifold, increasing the risk of a fire.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026