2008 Chevrolet Impala Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 31about this part
- Share
- 4%of 810 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,858miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 31 complaints about the body and structure of the 2008 Chevrolet Impala, 4% of the 810 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,858 miles. 6 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.
“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“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 miles“While entering a freeway traffic suddenly stopped and I changed lanes. As I changed lanes I was unable to steer and attempted to brake. The car spun out of control and collided with another car broadside. The car I hit had its air bags deploy. Mine did not. Damage to my car was all front end and drivers rear door. No injuries except bumps and bruises. My car has now been recalled for the ignition key issue by GM. Was unaware of issue before.”
NHTSA complaint #10599063, filed 2014-06, 61,715 miles“I started getting this clicking noise behind the glove box on my 2008 Chevrolet Impala. My mechanic determined that it was the right side temp door actuator and the air inlet door actuator. They replaced both and the clicking noise went away and controls worked fine again. Now in november, 2014, the same thing is happening. From all that I have read the actuators are manufactured with cheap plastic gears that don't last. I have read several complaints of this same nature on line. …”
NHTSA complaint #10658938, filed 2014-11, 39,227 miles“I was exciting an off ramp when I swerved to avoid another vehicle, completely lost control of vehicle crashed had no brakes and keys will not come out of the ignition. My vehicle is not drivable.”
NHTSA complaint #10684217, filed 2015-02, 96,187 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10213818May 31, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint…
- 10197294May 12, 2021This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 7% |
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 7 | 6% |
| 2015 | 16 | 5% |
| 2014 | 24 | 4% |
| 2013 | 3 | 1% |
| 2012 | 8 | 3% |
| 2011 | 7 | 1% |
| 2010 | 7 | 2% |
| 2009 | 19 | 2% |
| 2008 | 31 | 4% |
| 2007 | 22 | 4% |
| 2006 | 25 | 5% |
| 2005 | 10 | 2% |
| 2004 | 18 | 2% |
| 2003 | 15 | 2% |
| 2002 | 10 | 1% |
| 2001 | 12 | 2% |
| 2000 | 31 | 4% |
| 1996 | 2 | 2% |
| 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 Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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