2008 Chevrolet Impala Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 1%of 810 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 97,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the seat belts of the 2008 Chevrolet Impala, 1% of the 810 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 97,500 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“My seat belt light on the passenger side is blinking when the seat belt is clicked in position. The light flashes and it is tight in the slot. If you move with it on it flashes. My concern is if it will work when needed.”
NHTSA complaint #10392419, filed 2011-03, 97,500 miles“Check airbag system indicator kept coming on in my 2008 Chevrolet Impala. I called the dealership to get repaired and they told me because I had over 36,000 miles it was no longer covered. I had no problem with that , but the service manager indicated that it was a common problem. The dealership was able to make the repair the same day. I was informed that the trouble was with the front passenger seatbelt retractor, which was common, and that it disabled the passenger airbag.”
NHTSA complaint #10354903, filed 2010-09, 48,725 miles“I am informing you of some very serious concerns in regards to parts of the 07 and 08 chevy Impala that have failed causing accidents as well as injury and grave potential for fatalities.airbags not deploying, seat belts not locking on impact first and foremost I have requested copies of the paperwork that was submitted to the courts in somerset wi. This showed exactly what took place causeing an accident that was considered negligent due to medications I was on and my disability. The mechanic gave me this report along with info stating that this was a huge problem in fleet police vehicals. …”
NHTSA complaint #11040654, filed 2017-10, 170,000 miles“Airbag light comes on randomly and quite often. The Chevrolet dealer told me the airbag will not deploy when the light is on or when the seatbelt latch triggers the airbag not to deploy.”
NHTSA complaint #10823692, filed 2016-02, 112,000 miles“My seat belts won't lock properly. The passenger belt has the most issues and you have to push it in and then click it. In and then you can't guarantee it will stay locked.”
NHTSA complaint #10597420, filed 2014-06, 110,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10239755Jul 17, 2023This service bulletin provides information on availability for a seat belt extender.
Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 7% |
| 2017 | 2 | 2% |
| 2016 | 3 | 3% |
| 2015 | 6 | 2% |
| 2014 | 7 | 1% |
| 2013 | 1 | 0% |
| 2012 | 9 | 3% |
| 2011 | 6 | 1% |
| 2010 | 16 | 4% |
| 2009 | 21 | 3% |
| 2008 | 10 | 1% |
| 2007 | 13 | 2% |
| 2006 | 17 | 3% |
| 2005 | 7 | 1% |
| 2004 | 4 | 0% |
| 2003 | 4 | 1% |
| 2002 | 4 | 1% |
| 2001 | 8 | 1% |
| 2000 | 7 | 1% |
| 1996 | 4 | 5% |
| 1995 | 2 | 5% |
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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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