2008 Chevrolet Impala Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 48about this part
- Share
- 6%of 810 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 56,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 48 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2008 Chevrolet Impala, 6% of the 810 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 56,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The door lock on the driver rear door failed to open. They lock but don't open. This is a severe safety hazard because the locks are at the back/rear of the car and cannot be accessed from the front. .I cannot enter and remove my grandchildren from there car seats in an emergency like a car fire and car accident where they are still in the road.”
NHTSA complaint #10533388, filed 2013-08, 52,000 miles“Door locks fail to work with remote had one replaced in 2010 for the back door under warranty. Now the other side went with only 30000 miles. Warranty is up and it's a hazard because I have to pick the latch up, on the door before I can open it. It's hard for child or older person to do in an emergency. Why should I have to pay a GM dealer to tell me the lock is no good. I think there should be a recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10456209, filed 2012-04, 30,000 miles“I am getting my fourth set of tires on my 2008 Impala, with 70,000 miles I have been told everything from not rotating my tire which I do every 6,000 miles to alignment which has been done three times, , I also have no power steering randomly at low speeds, also rear door locks don't work any more, also when I step on the gas the traction control light comes on and I can't go forward and then it all of a sudden will move, that's on dry pavement.”
NHTSA complaint #10445467, filed 2012-01, 40,000 miles“The right rear door lock works intermittently with my power door lock system on my 2008 chevy Impala. Also the right front passenger door lock worked intermittently at first and now it does not respond. I have done some research online and I know I am not the only owner of a 2008 Chevrolet Impala with this problem. Pleas help. Is there any way a recall can be issued to get this issue fixed? It is impossible to unlock the right rear door from the outside with a key because there is no key hole. …”
NHTSA complaint #10503086, filed 2013-03, 92,334 miles“The power door lock for the rear driver side door will not operate. It can only be locked or unlocked manually. This becomes a real problem when I have my grandchildren in the back seat.”
NHTSA complaint #10462161, filed 2012-06, 51,142 milesLatches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 | 1 | 0% |
| 2011 | 1 | 0% |
| 2010 | 1 | 0% |
| 2009 | 22 | 3% |
| 2008 | 48 | 6% |
| 2007 | 6 | 1% |
| 2006 | 9 | 2% |
| 2005 | 2 | 0% |
| 2004 | 3 | 0% |
| 2003 | 12 | 2% |
| 2002 | 4 | 1% |
| 2001 | 1 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5 | 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 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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