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2008 Chevrolet Impala Brakes Problems

Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2008 Chevrolet Impala has 28 NHTSA brakes complaints and 0 brakes-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2008 Chevrolet Impala

Electrical
189
Suspension
105
Steering
94
Powertrain
80
Other
64
Engine
60
Speed Control
60
Airbags
40
Brakes
28
Tires
24
Structure
16
Latches & Locks
16
Visibility
9
Wheels
7
Fuel System
7
Seat Belts
6
Lights
5

28

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Brakes Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Nov 21, 2019SERVICE BRAKESTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE SHAKES WHEN THE CONTACT...
Dec 21, 2018SERVICE BRAKESMY CAR HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE ABS TRACTION CONTROL IVE REPLACED THE WHEEL HUBS TWICE AND THE PROBLEM...
Dec 7, 2016SERVICE BRAKESABS ABD TC WARNING LIGHT LIT WITH "SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM" MESSAGE. INITIATED AT TURNING EV...
Aug 26, 2015SERVICE BRAKESTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET IMPALA. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AN...
Aug 23, 2014SERVICE BRAKESBRAKES FADE FAST. *TR
Jul 10, 2014SERVICE BRAKESAFTER STOPPING AT A LIGHT, BRAKES (NOT SURE IF ALL 4) WILL NOT RELEASE. AFTER DEPRESSING GAS PEDAL ...
May 21, 2014SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET IMPALA. WHEN THE CONTACT ENGAGED THE BRAKES, THE AIR BAG INDIC...
Nov 19, 2013SERVICE BRAKESCAR WAS PARKED IN CARPORT AND COULD NOT GET IT OUT OF PARK . CALLED DEALER AND HE SAID I WOULD HAVE...
Apr 20, 2011SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC2008 CHEVROLET IMPALA LT BRAKE PULSATES AFTER NORMAL USE WHEN STOPPING. APPEARS THAT THERE ARE HOT ...
Mar 22, 2011SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICMASTER BRAKE CYLINDAR IS LEAKING AFTER ONLY 38 MONTHS AND 40,000 MILES. *TR
Mar 18, 2011SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH DOWNHILL ...
Feb 14, 2011SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICBRAKE AND BRAKE ROTOR WARPING EVERY COUPLE MONTHS. SEVERE SHAKING WHILE STOPPING. WAS TOLD BY DEALE...
Dec 13, 2010SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICTHE ROADS WERE SNOWY AND PARTS OF IT ICY, BUT IT WASN'T SNOWING. FROM A FAR DISTANCE I STARTED TO SL...
Aug 30, 2010SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,AIR BAGSTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET IMPALA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH PRESSURE WAS APPLIE...
Aug 2, 2010SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH AND ABRUP...
Jul 10, 2010SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICMY 2008 CHEVY IMPALA HAS HAD A PROBLEM WITH FRONT BRAKES SINCE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. ON STEEP OR...
Jul 2, 2010SERVICE BRAKESCOMING DOWN OFF OF A MOUNTAIN IN WEST VIRGINIA ON TRIP TO OHIO. APPLIED BRAKES. FRONT END BEGAN TO...
Jun 1, 2010SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET IMPALA LTZ. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY...
Mar 29, 2010SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICOVERHEATING AND DANGEROUS, QUICK PULSATION OF BRAKE ROTORS ON MY 2008 CHEVROLET HAS ALWAYS BEEN A CO...
Aug 8, 2009SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET IMPALA. WHILE DRIVING DOWN A HILL AT 35 MPH, THE BRAKES PULSATE...

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