2008 Chevrolet Impala problems and complaints
Owners have filed 810 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Chevrolet Impala. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (221), Engine (134), Suspension (117).
Key takeaways
- 810 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 51 involve a crash, 10 a fire, 44 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 221 | 27% |
| Engine | 134 | 17% |
| Suspension | 117 | 14% |
| Steering | 94 | 12% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 92 | 11% |
| Power Train | 91 | 11% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 58 | 7% |
| Air Bags | 50 | 6% |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 48 | 6% |
| Unknown Or Other | 41 | 5% |
| Service Brakes | 40 | 5% |
| Tires | 37 | 5% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Chevrolet Impala 4-DR | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2008 Chevrolet Impala 4-DR w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Air Bags - filed 2024-12-13
The contact owned a 2008 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH while in cruise control, a group of birds flew out from under a ditch which caused the contact to swerve and lose control of the vehicle. As a result of the incident, the contact crashed into the ditch. The air bags did not deplo...
Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness - filed 2024-11-06
This is 1 of 2 car seats that we have, both with the same issue. The pull strap that is used to tighten the shoulder straps to secure the child in appropriately is not functioning properly. You can not pull the shoulder straps to the tightness that is required for the child to be secured properly. This is a huge safety...
Tires - filed 2024-08-06
Starfire Solarus AS All-Season 225/60R16 98H- Car started shaking violently while I was driving it- seemed to be coming from rear tire. Limped it home, removed driver side rear tire, and noticed substantial bulge where tread was separating. Replaced tire with another brand. Several months later, same thing happened, ...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.