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2008 Chevrolet Impala Recalls, Complaints & Specs

2 safety recalls list the 2008 Chevrolet Impala, and owners have filed 810 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

2
safety recalls
810
owner complaints to NHTSA
51 / 10
complaints citing a crash / fire
19–22
MPG combined (EPA)

2 safety recalls for the 2008 Chevrolet Impala

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Ignition (electrical system)

    NHTSA 14V355000 Reported 3,141,731 vehicles potentially affected General Motors LLC

    This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Buick LaCrosse,…

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 23, 2014. Owners may contact…

  2. Suspension: lower arm

    NHTSA 12V377000 Reported 36,413 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS LLC

    General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 Chevrolet Impala police vehicles because the front lower control arms may fracture. This safety recall does not include non-police Chevrolet Impala vehicles.

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace both front lower control arms, free of charge. The safety recall began on August 21, 2012. Owners may contact the Chevrolet owner center at 1-866-694-6546.

810 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2008 Chevrolet Impala have filed 810 complaints with NHTSA; 51 describe a crash and 10 describe a fire. Reports cite 44 injuries and 1 death. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 76,948 miles. Complaints peaked in 2014 with 193 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“The contact owned a 2008 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH while in cruise control, a group of birds flew out from under a ditch which caused the contact to swerve and”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 13, 2024 · Air bags

“This is 1 of 2 car seats that we have, both with the same issue. The pull strap that is used to tighten the shoulder straps to secure the child in appropriately is not functioning properly. You can no”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 6, 2024 · Chest clip, buckle, harness

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 2008 Chevrolet Impala. Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined19–22 mpg
City / Highway16–18 / 24–29
FuelGasoline or E85, Premium, Regular
EPA classLarge Cars
Engine6/8 cyl, 3.5/3.9/5.3 L
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd

Compare Chevrolet Impala model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Chevrolet Impala model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1958 Chevrolet Impala01
1963 Chevrolet Impala01
1965 Chevrolet Impala30
1966 Chevrolet Impala23
1967 Chevrolet Impala22
1968 Chevrolet Impala20
1969 Chevrolet Impala42
1971 Chevrolet Impala40
1972 Chevrolet Impala20
1973 Chevrolet Impala10
1974 Chevrolet Impala30
1976 Chevrolet Impala10
1977 Chevrolet Impala31
1978 Chevrolet Impala30
1979 Chevrolet Impala32
1980 Chevrolet Impala30
1981 Chevrolet Impala22
1982 Chevrolet Impala22
1983 Chevrolet Impala13
1985 Chevrolet Impala01
1987 Chevrolet Impala01
1993 Chevrolet Impala02
1994 Chevrolet Impala015
1995 Chevrolet Impala044
1996 Chevrolet Impala088
1997 Chevrolet Impala01
1998 Chevrolet Impala02
1999 Chevrolet Impala04
2000 Chevrolet Impala7818
2001 Chevrolet Impala7742
2002 Chevrolet Impala4795
2003 Chevrolet Impala5694
2004 Chevrolet Impala41,073
2005 Chevrolet Impala1609
2006 Chevrolet Impala1524
2007 Chevrolet Impala2627
2008 Chevrolet Impala2810
2009 Chevrolet Impala5824
2010 Chevrolet Impala4441
2011 Chevrolet Impala2505
2012 Chevrolet Impala3258
2013 Chevrolet Impala1272
2014 Chevrolet Impala12636
2015 Chevrolet Impala3300
2016 Chevrolet Impala0111
2017 Chevrolet Impala0116
2018 Chevrolet Impala159
2019 Chevrolet Impala128
2020 Chevrolet Impala015

Checking a specific 2008 Chevrolet Impala

How do I know if my 2008 Chevrolet Impala has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2008 Chevrolet Impala; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Chevrolet dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 12V377000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Chevrolet models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.