2008 Chevrolet Impala Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 117about this part
- Share
- 14%of 810 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 42,665miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 117 complaints about the suspension of the 2008 Chevrolet Impala, 14% of the 810 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 42,665 miles. 6 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have replaced bushings 3 times, struts front and back, shocks and sway bar pins 2 times. I drive city roads to work only 5 miles from my house. I only have 77,586 miles on my car and a lot of problems for that type of use. We have a 1998 chevy tahoe that we love. You should stand behind your bad products that you put out.”
NHTSA complaint #11266926, filed 2019-10, 71,000 miles“The following has happened twice to me in the last 3 months. I was driving on the freeway 65-70mph when the service traction control/engine power reduced lights came on dash. My car then lost all power on the freeway and my speed was reduced to under 35mph. After stopping the vehicle and turning it off for approximately 5 minutes, the car started back up.”
NHTSA complaint #10605490, filed 2014-06, 133,287 miles“I bought a 2008 chevy Impala, and had to buy new tires 3 times I constantly complain to my chevy dealer they told me their was no problem with these cars . I finally had no choice but to trade my car only after it was three years old because I would have to buy my forth set of tires. I still have my receipts from all the tires I bought I am furios I want to be part of the class action suit against GM.”
NHTSA complaint #10413850, filed 2011-07, 7,000 miles“Vehicle won't hold alignment and when it does it's still wearing out the rear tires at a rate 1/32 per 1,000 miles, it wore out the rear tires in 6,000 miles just lucky that I looked at them when I did. The vehicle has 45,000 miles on it and this is the second set of tires in 6,000 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #10386994, filed 2011-03, 45,000 miles“We have a 2008 Impala, we had to have new rear tires at 24,000 miles and realigned. My tires were so bad it almost did not pass inspection. That is how I found out about the tires being bad. And now I hear that others are having the same problem. I have the before and after measurements.”
NHTSA complaint #10412035, filed 2011-07, 24,000 milesRelated recalls
- 12V377000Aug 3, 2012General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 Chevrolet Impala police vehicles because the front lower control arms may fracture. This safety…Covers: Chevrolet Impala 2008–2012
Related service bulletins
- 11007936Aug 22, 2024This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on diagnosis and replacement of shock absorber and strut due to fluid leak.
- 11007935Aug 22, 2024This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on diagnosis and replacement of shock absorber and strut due to fluid leak.
- 11000119Apr 26, 2024This service bulletin provides technicians with information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
- 10242061Aug 7, 2023This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10222777Sep 16, 2022This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10195128Apr 9, 2021This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on diagnosis and replacement of shock absorber and strut due to fluid leak.
- 10188403Jan 29, 2021This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3 | 11% |
| 2018 | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 | 2 | 2% |
| 2016 | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 | 3 | 1% |
| 2014 | 12 | 2% |
| 2013 | 17 | 6% |
| 2012 | 22 | 9% |
| 2011 | 17 | 3% |
| 2010 | 18 | 4% |
| 2009 | 25 | 3% |
| 2008 | 117 | 14% |
| 2007 | 85 | 14% |
| 2006 | 18 | 3% |
| 2005 | 7 | 1% |
| 2004 | 10 | 1% |
| 2003 | 14 | 2% |
| 2002 | 12 | 2% |
| 2001 | 18 | 2% |
| 2000 | 34 | 4% |
| 1996 | 6 | 7% |
| 1995 | 5 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2008 Chevrolet Impala
221 complaintsEngine
134 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 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology