2008 Chevrolet Impala Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 58about this part
- Share
- 7%of 810 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 98,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 58 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2008 Chevrolet Impala, 7% of the 810 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 98,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Randomly I receive the message service traction control - engine power reduced - there is no rhyme or reason. It happens on nice days, rainy days, whether or not I am going uphill, downhill or on flat surfaces. On at least one occasion while driving on the highway, the engine shut off and I had to coast from lane 2 to the shoulder. After 20 minutes, it restarted.”
NHTSA complaint #11325516, filed 2020-05, 150,000 miles“While driving my car my car stalled as if it was in neutral. I stopped and tried to put the car in park, but nothing happened. I tried reverse and the car wouldn't move. It crakes up but there are no shifting of gears. I had to replace my gas tank as well as my pedals for this car. Please help.”
NHTSA complaint #10836699, filed 2016-02, 179,000 miles“While driving my car for only two minutes, the reduced power sensor came on and traction control came on also. My car would not go above 20 MPH. Went back to normal after an hour. Very concerning if I was on the interstate when this happened.was on a back country highway when this happened.”
NHTSA complaint #10862748, filed 2016-05, 2 miles“Out of no where while driving the display says engine power reduced and then switches to service traction control . I have limited power, the check engine light comes on and so does the traction control light. I can drive the car to where I am going, but no acceleration.”
NHTSA complaint #10661986, filed 2014-12, 110,000 miles“I have read many other complaints similar to mine . I was driving yesterday and the service stabilitrak, service traction control warnings came on. After a few minutes engine power reduced warning came on and the car would not run over 50 MPH. This is on a 2008 Chevrolet Impala. I was driving 45 MPH and when the lights come on ,they just as quickly turn off and on again. The car shook and the throttle was a bit off. …”
NHTSA complaint #10511828, filed 2013-05, 71,009 milesElectronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 10 | 9% |
| 2015 | 20 | 7% |
| 2014 | 104 | 16% |
| 2013 | 108 | 40% |
| 2012 | 54 | 21% |
| 2011 | 132 | 26% |
| 2010 | 74 | 17% |
| 2009 | 108 | 13% |
| 2008 | 58 | 7% |
| 2007 | 14 | 2% |
| 2006 | 15 | 3% |
| 2005 | 9 | 1% |
| 2004 | 15 | 1% |
| 2003 | 13 | 2% |
| 2002 | 17 | 2% |
| 2001 | 9 | 1% |
| 2000 | 3 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2008 Chevrolet Impala
221 complaintsEngine
134 complaintsSuspension
117 complaintsSteering
94 complaintsVehicle speed control
92 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
91 complaintsOther or unknown
62 complaintsAir bags
50 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
48 complaintsBrakes
40 complaintsTires
36 complaintsBody and structure
31 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Chevrolet Impala
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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