2008 Chevrolet Impala Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 0%of 810 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 149,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2008 Chevrolet Impala, 0% of the 810 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 149,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was leaving a high school at night after basketball game. Cranked car and started driving. All lights working fine. It was on auto lights. About five minutes up the road all outside lights quit working. They just stopped. Pulled over and turned lights on and off....still not working. Switched from auto to manual headlights. Only high beam worked. And then only left side. Low beam not working at all. If I tried to dim lights....then they cut off.”
NHTSA complaint #10946173, filed 2017-01, 200,000 miles“The low beam headlight on the passenger side keeps going out. I have replaced the bulbs many times, but there is nothing wrong with the bulbs. I don't know if there is a problem with the connector the bulb goes into or if there is an electrical short problem. I believe GM knows about the problem, but won't do a recall. I have seen the same complaint as mine all over the web. Since this problem has not caused any fatalities that I'm aware of, there is no real pressure coming from enough consumers to warrant a recall. …”
NHTSA complaint #10722401, filed 2015-05, 115,000 miles“I rented a car and it was a chevy Impala where I could not turn off the headlights, september in phoenix. I did a aaa defensive driving course today in ny and learned that the push is to convince everyone they are safer in broad daylight if only they'd turn their headlights on -- and that this is being promoted for legislation. It is infuriating not to be able to turn off headlights in places where it is rude to keep them on -- waiting in a parking lot, watching the view with the heater on, my driveway while you're parked and talking. …”
NHTSA complaint #10251682, filed 2008-12Related service bulletins
- 10249011Jan 12, 2024This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
- 10232136Feb 15, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10200151Jun 21, 2021This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 7% |
| 2019 | 1 | 4% |
| 2018 | 4 | 7% |
| 2017 | 6 | 5% |
| 2016 | 7 | 6% |
| 2015 | 22 | 7% |
| 2014 | 44 | 7% |
| 2013 | 5 | 2% |
| 2012 | 8 | 3% |
| 2011 | 5 | 1% |
| 2010 | 6 | 1% |
| 2009 | 9 | 1% |
| 2008 | 4 | 0% |
| 2007 | 15 | 2% |
| 2006 | 11 | 2% |
| 2005 | 49 | 8% |
| 2004 | 104 | 10% |
| 2003 | 103 | 15% |
| 2002 | 123 | 15% |
| 2001 | 73 | 10% |
| 2000 | 67 | 8% |
| 1996 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 1 | 2% |
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 complaintsElectronic stability control
58 complaintsAir bags
50 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
48 complaintsBrakes
40 complaintsTires
36 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Chevrolet Impala
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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