2008 Chevrolet Impala Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 92about this part
- Share
- 11%of 810 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 98,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 92 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2008 Chevrolet Impala, 11% of the 810 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 98,000 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving 65mph on highway 526 in sc, our 2008 chevy Impala experienced reduced engine power and a traction control error message appeared on the dash. The vehicle lost engine power and my wife, daughter and I were almost rear ended . We have now spent hundreds of dollars trying to repair the issue but with no solution in sight.”
NHTSA complaint #10667232, filed 2014-12, 101,205 miles“2008 Impala ss: often when I try to accelerate from a stop the car feels sluggish and does not accelerate. I talked to a mechanic and this is a common defect with these vehicles. I figured by now there would have been a recall since this is so common, but I suppose there have to fatalities and lawsuits in order for the manufacture to step in.”
NHTSA complaint #10513293, filed 2013-05, 41,000 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 was driving on the highway at approximately 60 MPH and my check engine and traction control light came on. Additionally, the dash alternately flashed between service traction control and reduced engine power. My car slowed down, but never cut off. My acceleration wasn't what it normally is. I was able to make it to my destination, but was not a fun experience.”
NHTSA complaint #10503881, filed 2013-03, 45,000 miles“Takata recall. It happen to me twice I got two kids the car lost power from 45 to ten. Engine light is on. The code thst comes up is p2138 this is not ok needs to get fixed. First time it happen I was on a highway the car behind me almost hit me due to the engine power loss.”
NHTSA complaint #10870610, filed 2016-05, 13,200 milesVehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2 | 3% |
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 4 | 4% |
| 2015 | 8 | 3% |
| 2014 | 31 | 5% |
| 2013 | 20 | 7% |
| 2012 | 15 | 6% |
| 2011 | 69 | 14% |
| 2010 | 47 | 11% |
| 2009 | 130 | 16% |
| 2008 | 92 | 11% |
| 2007 | 41 | 7% |
| 2006 | 41 | 8% |
| 2005 | 24 | 4% |
| 2004 | 41 | 4% |
| 2003 | 23 | 3% |
| 2002 | 15 | 2% |
| 2001 | 10 | 1% |
| 2000 | 29 | 4% |
| 1996 | 2 | 2% |
| 1995 | 1 | 2% |
| 1994 | 3 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2008 Chevrolet Impala
221 complaintsEngine
134 complaintsSuspension
117 complaintsSteering
94 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.
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