Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2008 Chevrolet Impala has 2 recalls, 810 complaints.
2
Recalls
810
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
14V355000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key ring...
12V377000
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 Chevrolet Impala police vehicles because the front lower control arms may fracture. Thi...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2008 Chevrolet Impala 4-DR
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 5, 2024 | AIR BAGS | The contact owned a 2008 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH while in ... |
| Oct 31, 2024 | Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness | This is 1 of 2 car seats that we have, both with the same issue. The pull strap that is used to tigh... |
| Aug 6, 2024 | TIRES | Starfire Solarus AS All-Season 225/60R16 98H- Car started shaking violently while I was driving it- ... |
| Jun 14, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Dash cover crumbled and falling apart. Even though I have kept it cool and covered with a condition... |
| Jun 8, 2024 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The key gets stuck and I can't remove the key; I can't take the key out and then the battery drains ... |
| Aug 31, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The engine electric brakes all shut down steering wheel locked up and my daughter smashed into telep... |
| May 4, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | When I turn the ignition key and start my car engine, I then shift the automatic transmission into “... |
| Apr 1, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Unknown |
| Jan 17, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | The gas petal sensor is reading a code P2138 (Accelerator Petal Position Sensors 1-2 not plausible).... |
| Nov 18, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | While driving at highway speeds the car will act up and the engine will shut off, I get the message ... |
| Apr 6, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | On these cars the blend doors open when your driving and fogs windows to were you can't see mostly i... |
| Apr 4, 2022 | STRUCTURE | The back driver’s side door of my 2008 Impala is not locked, but it cannot be opened. I’ve read onli... |
| Oct 14, 2021 | SUSPENSION | The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35-40 ... |
| Aug 28, 2021 | STEERING,SUSPENSION | Q-What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request?... |
| Aug 1, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Heating and air conditioning actuators and/or blen door getting stuck so the air will not switch fro... |
| May 22, 2021 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | car shuts off while in traffic and it says engine power reduced service traction control |
| Apr 7, 2021 | STEERING | My sway bar is broken and needs to be fixed. Like all the rest of Impalas . I'm on social security a... |
| Mar 24, 2021 | STEERING,ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH AND DRIVING OV... |
| Jan 29, 2021 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | I WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AND THE DASH LIT UP SERVICE TRACTION SYSTEM AND ENGINE POWER REDUCED... |
| Dec 30, 2020 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | IN MOTION ON A CITY STREET TURNING LEFT , PEDAL STUCK BRAKES NOT WORKING AND HIT BY ON COMING CAR , ... |