2008 Chevrolet Impala Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 91about this part
- Share
- 11%of 810 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,500miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 91 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2008 Chevrolet Impala, 11% of the 810 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,500 miles. 5 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.
“When driving it stated not to pick up speed then inboxes I couldn't go anymore I turn it off then bk on and I put it on drive. And it went into reverse so I turned it off waited a little and then tiered it back on and it picked up a little speed (5mph) and I kept having to turn it off n on till I made it home. After I haven't drove it. The only good thing was that it happened on my back rode to my apt. (less cars)”
NHTSA complaint #11192557, filed 2019-03, 970 miles“While driving my car my car stalled as if it was in neutral. I stopped and tried to put the car in park, but nothing happened. I tried reverse and the car wouldn't move. It crakes up but there are no shifting of gears. I had to replace my gas tank as well as my pedals for this car. Please help.”
NHTSA complaint #10836699, filed 2016-02, 179,000 miles“While driving my car for only two minutes, the reduced power sensor came on and traction control came on also. My car would not go above 20 MPH. Went back to normal after an hour. Very concerning if I was on the interstate when this happened.was on a back country highway when this happened.”
NHTSA complaint #10862748, filed 2016-05, 2 miles“I have dad my transmission rebuilt and the solenoids keep going out this will be the third time I will be getting them replaced, I have not had an operating vehicle for a week now and I just have wait to save up to have them replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #11216957, filed 2019-05, 150,000 miles“While driving, fast or slow, my car will slow down abruptly and a engine power is reduced warning comes up on the lcd dash. This has also happened while I've been standing idle at traffic lights. I am afraid that one day my car will stop completely while I'm on the highway, resulting in a crash of some sort.”
NHTSA complaint #10509588, filed 2013-04, 92,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 11001321May 16, 2024This bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of water or ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
- 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.
- 10250347Feb 2, 2024This Warranty Admin service bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and for Dealers Required to Contact the PQC for engine or transmission assembly replacement and…
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- 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…
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- 10237387May 30, 2023This service bulletin provides information on some vehicles that may rock or move slightly forward or rearward while in Park at start up after cold soak. This condition may be…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | 13% |
| 2019 | 5 | 18% |
| 2018 | 11 | 19% |
| 2017 | 12 | 10% |
| 2016 | 16 | 14% |
| 2015 | 16 | 5% |
| 2014 | 39 | 6% |
| 2013 | 33 | 12% |
| 2012 | 27 | 10% |
| 2011 | 64 | 13% |
| 2010 | 67 | 15% |
| 2009 | 68 | 8% |
| 2008 | 91 | 11% |
| 2007 | 80 | 13% |
| 2006 | 108 | 21% |
| 2005 | 52 | 9% |
| 2004 | 47 | 4% |
| 2003 | 30 | 4% |
| 2002 | 36 | 5% |
| 2001 | 57 | 8% |
| 2000 | 52 | 6% |
| 1996 | 11 | 13% |
| 1995 | 2 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2008 Chevrolet Impala
221 complaintsEngine
134 complaintsSuspension
117 complaintsSteering
94 complaintsVehicle speed control
92 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.
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