Worst 2008 Chevrolet Impala Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Engine Problems
Steering Defects
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2008 Chevrolet Impala.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 214 | 5 | 6 | 88,115 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 134 | 3 | — | 109,835 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 90 | 3 | 1 | 99,905 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 88 | 4 | 1 | 100,674 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 85 | 5 | — | 88,489 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 78 | 6 | 1 | 59,541 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 58 | 2 | — | 98,038 mi | |
| Airbags | 50 | 31 | 1 | 89,867 mi | |
| Latches / Locks | 43 | — | — | 63,880 mi | |
| Suspension:Rear | 35 | — | 1 | 31,859 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 32 | — | — | 39,745 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 31 | 3 | — | 52,618 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 20 | 1 | — | 65,582 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 20 | 1 | — | 24,182 mi | |
| Traction Control System | 20 | — | — | 83,899 mi | |
| Body Structure | 19 | 6 | — | 73,735 mi | |
| Brakes | 17 | 3 | — | 139,995 mi | |
| Fuel System | 12 | — | — | 91,804 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 10 | 2 | — | 87,402 mi | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 8 | — | 1 | 93,016 mi | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 7 | — | — | 57,232 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 7 | — | — | 100,311 mi | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 5 | — | 1 | 72,400 mi | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 5 | — | — | 45,250 mi | |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System | 5 | — | 1 | 61,076 mi | |
| Other Equipment | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Other | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 4 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2008 Chevrolet Impala
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~3,178,144 vehicles.
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) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Buick LaCrosse, 2006-2011 Buick Lucerne, 2000-2005 Cadillac DeVille, 2006-2011 Cadillac DTS, 2006-2014 Chevrolet Impala, and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the weight on the key ring and road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 Chevrolet Impala police vehicles because the front lower control arms may fracture. This safety recall does not include non-police Chevrolet Impala vehicles.
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2008 Chevrolet Impala — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Impala reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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