2008 CHEVROLET Impala

This car eats tires. There is only one place here to list suspension issues, but actually, I have had at least 3. The first was in March 2012 when after a flat tire, I was told that both front lower control arms needed to be replaced (cost: $483.46). The second is the issue listed above. This was because when I bought tires, 3 different shops told me that there was no camber adjustment on the rear tires other than replacing the struts (cost: $1288.00). Then, in December of 2013, a popping sound developed in the front suspension. This was diagnosed as the left front ball joint and the sway bar links (cost: $1,198.57). I was told that I was lucky I did not have an accident. I am now on the third set of tires I have had on this car, and I can already see wear on them. Now I am wondering if I even needed struts to fix the tire wear problem.

The last couple of winters here have been mild. We have had a lot of snow this year, and this is the WORST car I have ever driven in the snow. Driving any speed over 20 mph is absolutely risking your life. When there is any snow and ice, the care drifts all over the road. There is also vibration. I bought this car as a certified used car in February 2011 with 32,986 miles on it because I loved my 92 Impala. I am now really regretting this purchase.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact stated while driving 60 mph and driving over a pothole, the vehicle loss motive power, stalled, and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. the contact was unable to restart the vehicle. the contact stated that there was no warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic but was not diagnosed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not informed of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 78,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. after entering the key into the ignition, the ignition switch failed to operate. the contact mentioned that the key became stuck in the ignition. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown.

I was told from a mechanic the car has either pcm or ecm problems. the car starts to die out when i'm driving it then i have to turn it off then restart it. it jerks really hard when driving it. the oil pressure low stop engine message comes on. it just has a lot of electrical problems and the mechanic told me the other impalas like mine are having either all the same problems or some of the same problems. recall

The front wheels of my vehicle started drifting left and right. started hearing a clanging noise when l would turn. lower control arms broke, my power steering is going because of it. this is terrible. i saw there is a recall on some just not my vin#. vehicle was in motion just started to pull to one side. merging onto the highway .

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. while the vehicle was stationary, it became stuck in the neutral gear. the vehicle was towed. the dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 214,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala equipped with goodyear eagle ls-2 tires, size: p225/55r17. while driving 65 mph, there was a vibration coming from the tires. spring valley goodyear of columbia, south carolina was made aware of the issue. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue and stated that there were no recalls on the tires. the tire and vehicle failure mileage were unknown.

In coming down a mountain the car trembles almost uncontrollably. i have had the rotars smoothed out last year and now i have the same problem again. my nephews wife has the same problem with her impala and also my sister in law who also has an impala. what can be done to fix this problem?

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. while driving approximately at 60 mph, the vehicle stalled. the contact called a dealer at an unknown phone number several times, but received no response in a reasonable time frame. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for further inspection and diagnosis. the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). the contact stated that the key failed to turn over to start the vehicle numerous times. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that when the temperature exceeded 85 degrees, the doors would not lock or unlock automatically. the vehicle was taken to a dealer (chuck fairbanks chevrolet, desoto, texas) who stated that the failure was a known issue, but there was no recall. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. while driving 40 mph, the engine reduced power indicator illuminated and the vehicle began to reduce in speed. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the throttle positioning sensor failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was called and informed the contact that if a diagnostic fee was paid, the vehicle could be covered under a technical service bulletin. the contact stated that he did not have money for a diagnostic fee. the failure mileage was approximately 34,000.

Fire started in the fuse box. no aftermarket products were added to the vehicles electrical system. no additional load was put on the electrical system.

When it rains my steering locks for 10 to 20 secondswhile driving. i could be going straight or turning it doesn't matter seems like when i go over a puddle of water.

Random clicking and ticking rather it's on or off.

All 4 doors lock and unlock intermittently when pressing on fob or button on door. has been happening for a few years. noticed this is a very common issue on 2008 & 2009 impala models, very expensive fix

The door locks malfunction when the temperature is above 80 degrees. when this happens you must use the key to unlock or lock the driver door and manually open the other doors from the inside. the remote key system is not effective when locking or unlocking the vehicle. i asked reed lallier dealership if there was a recall on the locks but it only applies to the "ss" model and not the lt, even though the issues are the same. the issue started last summer and has gotten worse this year, when the temperature is around 75 and below the locks function fine. the malfunction only happens when it is hot outside.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that there was an abnormal noise progressing from the front of the vehicle, a warning light illuminated several times indicating traction off. most recently, the contact was unable to make a turn, pulled the vehicle over and the vehicle was unable to be driven. the vehicle was not yet inspected and diagnosed by a dealer. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was waiting for a response to determine a solution to repair the vehicle. the failure mileage was not available.

Tl* the contact owned a 2008 chevrolet impala. while driving approximately 15 mph, after proceeding through a green light, another vehicle crashed into the front of the contact’s vehicle. the air bags failed to deploy. a police report was filed. the contact sustained injuries to the neck, both shoulders, left forearm, bruising and swelling to the upper chest cavity and lower abdomen. medical attention was required. the vehicle was towed to a tow yard where it was determined that the vehicle was totaled. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 111,000.

My car stopped on 630. it said disabled full throttle. i had to sit for 15 minutes before it would start. i then hear a clicking noise that started at 830am and stopped at 832am. i've had nothing but problems with this car. do not buy any impala, unless you have a lifetime of fixable recalls. it's hot in arkansas and to stall for 15 minutes with children in the car is unacceptable. when you call chevy customer service, they can not help you with anything. they just take your vin number and state oh i don't see a recall for your vehicle, although you read 5598 problems/same issue you are having with your car. erratic transmission is the whole problem. so to chevrolet and company please think about families and children when attempting to sale a new car with used products. it's not cool and the sad part is you will not fix it. warrant my behind chevy need a lifetime of recalls for everyone on all cars. may jesus be with your company. sincerely a mother of 3 boys. *tr

Driving down hwy. check engine light came on. then flashed reduced engine power and it cut off. would not start. let it sit then it started. also engine has leak and blows oil on the motor

Started the car and immediately upon pulling out of parking lot the service traction control error message and reduced engine power messages appeared. this is the 3rd time this has happened on this car. have entered problem reports for the 1st 2 occurrences on this site. replaced accelerator pedal position pedal sensor. none of these 3 occurrences were covered under warranty. it was 14 months since the last occurrence and warranty was for 12 months.

Rear door locks dont work when trying to get children out of car. doors don't unlock. rear doors do not lock or unlock often.

Blinking airbag light that is unable to be cleared.

I was leaving a high school at night after basketball game. cranked car and started driving. all lights working fine. it was on auto lights. about five minutes up the road all outside lights quit working. they just stopped. pulled over and turned lights on and off....still not working. switched from auto to manual headlights. only high beam worked. and then only left side. low beam not working at all. if i tried to dim lights....then they cut off. *tr

I was driving on the interstate and the dash lit up service traction system and engine power reduced. i was currently using cruise control so it shocked me when my car went from 75 to 40 quick. i was in five o’clock traffic and almost rear ended. check engine light came on as well. i’m planning on getting it looked at.

While wife was driving at normal speed car went into limp mode many times over last few months causing accelerator pedal sensor codes.we have since changed this pedal sensor 6 times and same issue and codes pop up. we also changed throttle body w sensor and connector pigtail.i think there is corrosion in ecm and all these items have failed. these items should have been recalled as manufacturer defects in my opinion.we are still having problems same codes and im not the only one!

In motion on a city street turning left , pedal stuck brakes not working and hit by on coming car , flipped in air about a block , rolling over again and again , no air bags depleated, broken ribs, concussion, skin lacerations , bruises,glass logged in parts of body , face and feet

Car was running fine. put car in part to run into the store and came back and was unable to shift car out of park.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the front windshield defroster malfunctioned and did not operate. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the air conditioner converter was faulty. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 83,000.

Driving the car the other day i heard a clicking noise in the dash as i drove it the windshield and all the windows foged up. had to pull off the side of road until the windows cleared up.

Abs abd tc warning light lit with "service traction control system" message. initiated at turning events,

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 mph, the gear shifter would independently shift into neutral and started to jerk. the contact restarted the vehicle but the shift lever failed to move from the park position without any warning. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the gear shift wiring was fractured and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 210,000.

I was driving in traffic around 5:30pm cst on us 59 n and rankin rd tuesday 11/15/16 when my vehicle lost engine power. i was unable to accelerate or steer and the only light that came on in the car was the service tire monitor system. i managed, somehow, to steer the vehicle to the left shoulder of the freeway and put it in park. i turned off the vehicle and when i went start it again, after releasing the key, it made a stuttering to start sound over and over again even though i was no longer touching the key. when i tried to start it again it turn on and then back off and continued to do this at least 3 more times. i eventually had it towed to my home and after reading online today at forums.edmonds.com many people have been having this issue with impala's and suburban's from gm for at least 4 years now, first post is back in 2012. gm needs to put a recall on these vehicles and fix the issue before it more fatalities, as proven in their earlier 2014-2015 recall. they just did a recall about a year ago for impala's having an issue where the ignition switch would then switch into the off position while driving if you hit a bump too hard and had too much weight on your keys. i got my vehicle serviced for that recall issue but it seems like their fix for that was incorrect and not the issue seeing as my vehicle, and several others, still shuts down while driving and the ignition is still in the on (not off) position, you lose acceleration and steering. this is extremely dangerous and will cause more deaths, injuries, and accidents. please get this to gm and have them correct this issue in all their models with sensor throttle body's instead of wired ones. they also need to fix the issue of door and a/c accuators in their models, as its been described to me as a common issue in gm models. this is a very unsafe issue for all drivers gm or not. more accidents will follow.

The car needs and burns too much oil and it’s a common problem there’s a lot of people complaining about please help i have to change oil every 2 months and there’s no leaks or anything just that it burns oil too quick

Power steering pump just started growling when moving the steering. it is also a little harder to turn. in motion. when ever the steering wheel is turned.

Have gone through 2 alternators, and 2 batteries, airbags sensor is something problems, rattling while driving from underneath vehicle.

When first purchased i had to change accelerator petal. when i took it to the shop i was told they get a lot of people w impalas same as my year 2008 that needed to have the accelerator petal changed every so often because they would go out and it would cause the check engine light to go on and off because the vehicle was sending the wrong signals.i would drive on the highway and street it would cause reduced engine to come on and slow my car down almost leading into accidents because i did not know it was about to happen. it would come and go on as it wanted. the electrical part of the car is something in the car continues to drain my battery. ive gotten a new battery and it still drains causing me to have to get it recharged. the suspension i was also told for the year of my car is bad. when purchased i found out that again people that purchased these years of vehicles had problems with the control arms and that i now have to take it to get fixed because one hit to a pot hole can cause the under part of the car to break and cause a bad accident. i did not know impalas had this many problems. i seen the police impalas for 2008 were recalled for suspension, but they all seem to share this common problem as well as the actuator continuously clicking. it seems to be an easy fix, but i shouldn't have to fix something that is a common problem for the impalas.

This coolant crossover pipe gasket leak has been a repeated and multiple vehicle problem with the 3.9l and 3.5l and gm only came up with 2 technical service bulletins; the last one was #07-06-02-006e: coolant leaking from engine (replace coolant crossover pipe gaskets) - (mar 5, 2012). however, the new gasket design presumably repaired the leak. however, it did not. i have seen this issue discussed on several web sites with all complaining about the same unresolved issue. my 2008 impala with the 3.9l v-6 has been repaired for this issue on the following dates, each time i was assured it was satisfactorily repaired: 02/09/2019 – diy due to dealership cost. repaired per gm tsb/gm technical service manual. 11/30/2016 – dealership. 03/10/2014 – dealership. 01/11/2013 – dealership. and now, it's leaking again! i chatted with chevrolet online on 10 apr 2020 and cecil said that warranty had repaired it once, but the issue has been and still continues. gm would no longer repair the leak. this is what i was told: cecil at 15:40, apr 10, 2020: unfortunately, once the decision is final that it cannot be changed anymore. but here is what we suggest, you can take the vehicle to a certified gm dealership about this to have it diagnosed and it might the same symptom but different root cause. we cannot perform diagnosis over chat. cecil at 15:41, apr 10: and for assistance, i highly suggest that you speak with the customer experience manager or cem at the dealership. however, the dealership is the one who told me that it could no longer be covered under warranty! this issue is something gm should have long resolved with a better solution. this leak is a continual problem and gm doesn't offer any better repair options and will not repair the leak again.

Randomly i receive the message "service traction control - engine power reduced" - there is no rhyme or reason. it happens on nice days, rainy days, whether or not i am going uphill, downhill or on flat surfaces. on at least one occasion while driving on the highway, the engine shut off and i had to coast from lane 2 to the shoulder. after 20 minutes, it restarted. *tr

The stabilitrak is making the car shake and act crazy. i’m barely in control of the car. there are thousands of more people having the same problem. the car reduces speed because of this issue. many groups and blogs online about this. why hasn’t anything been done about this? no recalls or anything.

Engine power reduced throttle disabled - car shut completely down on the highway going 65

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact stated the vehicle shakes when the contact depressed the brake pedal. the contact was driving about 40 mph when the failure occurred. the contact also stated the warning lights did not illuminate before the vehicle started shaking. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 123,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while driving with the accelerator pedal depressed, the vehicle stalled without warning. the contact stated that there was an abnormal fuel odor in the cabin of the vehicle. the instrument cluster showed low levels of oil and power steering fluids. a dealer was not contacted or informed of the failure. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 123,000.

Air bag light came on

The car is not driving smooth. the car is having multiple problems

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the reduce power indicator illuminated and the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was restarted and was able to drive normally. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the throttle body, throttle body sensor, and fuel pedal sensor needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. the vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic who diagnosed that the mass air flow sensor failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the independent mechanic five times for the same failure. the mechanic also stated that the spark plugs failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired, but the failure continued. the manufacturer and dealer were not made aware of the failures. the failure mileage was approximately 205,000. the vin was not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the air bag indicator illuminated. the contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who informed him that the vehicle may be included in a recall. the contact was referred to nhtsa. the contact also took the vehicle to an unknown dealer and was informed that he would either have to replace the air bags or replace the wiring in the vehicle. the dealer informed the contact to call nhtsa to check if the vehicle was included in a recall. the contact called nhtsa and was informed that there were no active recalls on his vehicle. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and recommended that all the seat belts be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 94,000.

Both low beam headlights quit working while driving the vehicle.

Reduced engine power light comes on intermintently while driving had the throttle body and accelerator pedal replcaed twice after i bought the car with 75000 miles on it. still the reduced engine power light comes on. just yesterday i was unable to start my car. throttle problems light came on in window

Abs or airbag failure dash light came on and read that this is a recall issue that needs factory service to avoid bodily injuries or death. transmission issues causing erratically shifting while driving or taking off from a stop

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.

2008 chev impala traction control light and then engine light come on. acceleration and fuel mileage drop significantly. reoccurs every so often while driving which affects ability to maintain good control.

On interstate driving approx. 60 mph suddenly check engine light came on, and reduce engine speed light on and car dropped drastically down to literally no power. barely had time to get on shoulder without causing accident. went to local mechanic and he said that the issue was the throttle peddle.

While driving on highway my car will reduce engine speed it will drop from 65mph to 20mph sometimes it shuts clear down . i have so far almost been in two collisions because of this.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that there was an abnormal noise coming from the front passenger side air bag compartment. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 155,867.

Rear door locks, defrost, trunk lid stopped working. noticed smoke on my passenger side while driving in town. i took it in and was shown that it melted the wires together and melted the rear body harness connector. ( i kept the part if needed) this is a danger to drivers. the fire can start at any time while driving! i believe this should be a recall. after researching i see this is happening to many of these cars.

Driving on highway @ 60 mph when engine dies with no warning. dash shows following messages: "engine power reduced" "serivce traction control" "service stabilitrax" power steering and power brakes stop working. when car key is turned off and check engine codes are cleared, the car starts up fine and continues to run smoothly. luckily i was able to safely stop the car (albeit on the middle of a major highway), turn it off, clear the codes, and start it back up to get out of the way. same problem happened in january 2018. after this i took it to a chevy dealer. they said car was covered under "warranty" for this problem and they replaced the throttle body. one month later same problem keeps occurring. car runs fine but these messages appear about once a month. typically the engine stays on and is only limited in power. however, occasionally the car will die completely without warning, even on the highway. had car brought to chevy dealer. they said they can not fix the problem unless it is currently occurring with the car. they recommended i take the car and bring it back to them when the problem happens again. however, i do not feel safe driving this car knowing the engine could just shut down at any moment and the chevy specialist themselves do not seem to even have a clue about what could be causing this.

Hesitation during acceleration

One day i was driving my car home making a right turn and my engine started making noise and was acting as if it was going to cut off. so i parked my car called my mechanic he came over and looked at the car i said it could be a possible rocker arm that has gone in the car or i could have something to do with the check engine light coming on giving me a code for a cam positioning sensor / solenoid. also when i purchase the car not too long after me driving i noticed there was some noise coming from my back tires. i couldn't figure it out for a while until one day i looked at my tires and noticed that on the inside there was a considerable amount of scraping going on wearing away my tread. it would always seem to happen when i got new tires on the car so i thought maybe the tires were too big for the car but i ordered what the manufactor suggested the tire size should be for the car. so i had a tire specialist look at it and an alignment specialist look at it and they told me that the suspension springs may be causing my issue. they said that i should not have to change the size of my tire for them to fit because the manufacturer specifications are correct and the tires were the right size for the car.

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)

As i was driving, around 30 mph, the warning displays "reduced engine speed" and the car will barely reach 45 mph. twice in 5 years, we have had to replace the accelerator pedal position sensor.

My car just stopped in the middle of the road in heavy traffic of 45 mph. weather was about 90 degrees f.. message on dash was "starting disabled service throttle." i am lucky not to have been seriously hurt or killed. after pushing it to a side street, it started again and showed "reduced engine power" and went about 20 mph. i saw online this is common problem with many chevrolets. why no recall? so dangerous. repair is estimated at $750.

Takata recall. when vehicle is started a loud screech happen every time vehicle is started, once vehicle is in motion on highway, street, city.and in motion the vehicle starts alarming and lettimg me know in the information widow check tire monitoring system with tire pressure light consistently on then vehicle alarming sounds again to check stability trak and then it alarm s again with the check engine light that the vehicles engine power has been reduced and vehicle is no longer able to pick up speed right away this has been going on sense i purchased it. also when im making turns the vehicle will alarm about having stability trak serviced

During the summer months when the outside temperatures are high my backdoor locks will not unlock. the inside levers that pull up to unlock from inside are located at the farthest place away so i can't reach them from the front doors to unlock them that way. a small child in a car seat, someone unconscious or a pet could easily become trapped inside this vehicle. this happens if the car is running or not.

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.

Lights came on dash service throttle, reduced engine power. i was driving down the highway on 8/16/2018 going 55 when the car started to chatter and i struggled to pull over to the side of the road, i almost was rear ended because it was so sudden. i shut the car off and let it sit for a bit then it started and i went on. today it did it and it still wont start after hours.

Vehicle hesitates throttle body causes car to jerk cut off not pick up speed always idled up speed sensor reads 107 mph when only going 30mph stalls. almost was rear ended because car shut off in the middle of driving.i have my car regularly serviced and all of a sudden this started happening. my blendoor aculater cause my heat not to sometimes come on and it makes this loud clicking noise. most if no all impala have this problem and gm knows about all the things i told you about yet they dont wanna recall the vehicle

While i was driving, the car gave a notice of reduced engine power, then a few miles later, another notice came on service throttle disabling service. and the car shut off! with no warning, and no way to get to safety. if i wasn't in an area that had a shoulder i could get to quickly or if there was any traffic near me, i would be dead! this is incredibly unsafe and is going to get someone killed, if it hasnt already! that has to be some sort of flaw in the programing. if i would have been on the highway, which is where i normally am at that time of day, i would have had no time to react and get to a safe area before the car shut down on me. it also locked up the steering wheel and braking system so i had next to no power. it was incredibly scary. i am just glad that i was driving the car, instead of my elderly mother. she very well may have had a heart attack from the fear. in no way should a car just shut down mid-drive like that! i cant even begin to explain the amount of ways how badly that could go wrong, and this seems to be a common issue with chevy vehicles and the throttle body. even if the throttle body is going bad, in no way should your car be programed to just shut off mid-drive, ever. i really hope that is a programing flaw and not intentional, because if that is intentional, you are truly trying to kill people. what is it going to take for chevy/gm to get the issue fixed? how many people getting killed in unnecessary accidents is it going to take? i pray that myself or my family isn't one of them! please chevy/gm, get this issue fixed already.

Tl* the contact called on behalf of the owner of a 2008 chevrolet impala. on several occasions, the vehicle failed to start and the reduced power warning indicator illuminated. additionally, while driving 55 mph, the vehicle stalled. the contact was unable to restart the vehicle. the contact stated that the failure was intermittent. the vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic and fault code: p-2135 was retrieved. the mechanic replaced the ecm, throttle body, accelerator pedal mechanism, and the wiring harness between the ecm and throttle body; however, the failure recurred. the dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. the approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

My car has a problem with the abs traction control ive replaced the wheel hubs twice and the problem goes away and then it returns. im tired of it because its costly and i do not have money i work a part time job. also the car loses power it starts stating reduced engine power on my dash its dangerous because its done this to me a few times on the freeway.

2008 chevy impala ltz -- i am having trouble with the rear inner tires wearing down to the chords just like all the other complaints on here. i know it's not the tire brand, etc. as i've had a reputable mechanic put on two sets of tires. i found articles on a lawsuit and the fact that gm will fix the police cars with this issue, but not the general public's. i bought this car as a commuter car for my sons that will be college students and i need it to last. i want a copy of the tsb #08032a that addresses this issue. i just want my car fixed so that i don't keep blowing through sets of tires it is getting ridiculously expensive. my last set was supposed to wear out at 60,000 and only lasted 20,000. i am actually on my second set, so basically $1600 into tires alone, not to mention what it's going to cost me for the spindle/cambor/rear tie rods that is associated with the tsb mentioned above. gm should be paying for this and it should be a massive recall. these cars are prolific in society. lol....we bailed them out in 2008, and they were cranking out lemons the same year....ironic!! gm refuses to take responsibility.

My vehicle experiences an “engine power is reduced” message in addition to losing capability of driving faster than 40 mph likely as a result of a common fault by the manufacturer.

Whenever the vehicle encounters wet conditions such as rain or going thru a puddle, the power steering will lock up and. this can happen at any speed or wheel position. this has caused many dangerous situations but no injuries have occurred yet.

Tl* the contact owned a 2008 chevrolet impala. while driving approximately 40 mph, another vehicle crashed into the driver’s side of the contact’s vehicle. during the crash, the front end was damaged; however, the front driver side air bag did not deploy. the vehicle was destroyed and towed to an undisclosed location. a police report was filed. the driver sustained an injured left shoulder and neck that required medical attention. the manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 110,000.

I have a problem with putting my vehicle in gear when i am park on an incline . or a high surface . the gears lever feels like it be stuck or locked . and it be hard to shift into gear .

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. while attempting to accelerate, the vehicle hesitated and jerked forward. the contact took the vehicle to gregg young chevrolet (17750 burt st, omaha, ne 68118, (402) 509-3028) twice, but they were unable to diagnose the failure. on one occasion, the contact's vehicle lurched forward and crashed into another vehicle that turned in front of the contact. the crash was a t-bone collision. a police report was filed. the contact and other driver were injured and transported to the hospital for medical attention. the vehicle was towed to huber cadillac (11102 w dodge rd, omaha, ne 68154, (402) 496-5400), but the cause of the failure could not be determined. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the fuel pump, spark plugs, coil, and fuel injector (twice); however, the failure recurred. the failure mileage was 85,000.

Very bad knocking noise also electrical fire could've caught on fire

When taking off from stop the car hesitates and jerks hard and sometimes 10 to 15mph will quit accelerating and then jerk then takes off. state highway.

When starting from a stop, the car will sometimes initially move forward slowly and then suddenly launch forward about 3-5 seconds after applying the accelerator. it is also giving a traction lost indicator when i make sharp turns from a stop and it sounds as if there is slipping from the front end. remedy for this is to back off the sharp turn slightly and once the car is rolling turn the wheel more sharply.

Instrument panel engine hot air conditionar off. temp gauge stopped working and car started in 30 temp and still showed engine hot ac off. car was stopped, started, on highway, in town didnt

When my impala is in motion within the minutes it states engine power reduced and it slows down the car. if i drive 60 mph or more when engine power is reduced then it says service shuttling down and the car will completely shut down it’s a big safety hazard especially when i’m on the freeway.

Back door locks will not open from outside of vehicle with key fob or with inside power locks, (no outside key entry locks in back doors) they remain locked at all times and my grandchild must climb over front seat to get in the back of vehicle and vice a versa to get out. if accident occurs, fire starts baby or child could not get out!! i have complained to chevy they will not do anything about it. i have read other complaints that all four door locks may go at some point. this is a defect and should be a recall. chevy wants hundreds of dollars (each door lock)to have them fixed. i have never had a vehicle that this has happened to in 41 years of driving. i have hurt my own back trying to reach to the back seat from the front only. it started with one lock a few years ago and then the second one started. please help!

The lower control arms for my 2008 chevy impala lt were never replaced in thr recall. the recall states that if they brake while driving can cause damage ,injury or death, 2nd owner never got recall notice.

Trans has a problem shifting into gear the right way, had it service 4 times an now the car sits in drive way, problem started last year 2017 gm needs to help out with this problem period.

Ignition is messing up and the power will go down

Started forward from full stop at a traffic signal heard loud bang car reversed direction and impacted car behind it

Takata recall i have a 2008 chevy impala i’m having problems with engine reduce car is jerking and slowing down i had the patio replaced and one sensor and now i am having a throttlebody put on hopefully hopefully this stops the problem but this issue has been going on for a very long time other people i have communicated with that has the same car as me are having the same problems unfortunately i look these problems up in our cars for the 2008 chevy and was not on the recall list which i think that it should

Traction control and the stability trac reduces the engine speed under normal weather conditions drastically without any warnings. been acting up for some time. dealers don’t know what the problem is and doesn’t give a code. very dangerous and frustrating.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. while driving 60 mph, the reduced engine power and the service stability control indicators illuminated as the vehicle decelerated. staten island buick gmc (1855 hylan blvd, staten island, ny 10305) diagnosed that sensors t2135: (throttle body) and p2138: (accelerator pedal actuator) failed and needed replacement. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer offered to assist with the replacement of the throttle body, but not the accelerator pedal. the failure mileage was 59,502.

"takata recall" on tuesday june 19th i was involved in a car accident in my 2008 chevy impala i was ran over the road by another vehicle i also had a passenger in the car also before we was ran off the road i was going atleast 45mph ... the car immediately smashed into a big tree neither of the airbags came out & the car was totaled

I was driving on icy and snowy roads and my engine power reduced warning light came on. i drove several miles to my destination. my car sat for 6 hours. i got in to leave and the engine light was on but not the warning. after driving about ten miles my engine power reduced light came on again. this happened multiple times four years ago and it’s very frustrating to have it happening again. it seems to occur more frequently when the roadway is wet. after reading online, it seems this is happening to many other chevrolet cars also.

Know issue of heater going out and ticking sound. heat not on one side of the car.

The car was in the drive way, it was on, the car read out on the dashboard “ service air bag” and the security lock came on. car shut off and never turns back on.

Leaking and can't identify if front engine cover oil is leaking, or engine oil filter adapter gasket, or head gasket oil leak. help! i was having my oil changed.

Throttle pedal gone bad /service traction control warning ?

When driving over water or a very wet road my power steering quits, i often get "alternator failure" warning until such time as i pass over the pooled water spot in the road. i had the engine belt changed and it still does this when driving over a pooled or low spot in a roadway or parking lot. this happens when driving at low or higher speeds on a highway, street or parking lot and/or gravel area with pooled water but not in a "flood" situation. this has been ongoing for over three months.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. while driving various speeds and making a turn in any direction, a loud knocking noise was heard coming from the front driver side of the vehicle. the contact stated that the emission warning indicator illuminated, but could have been caused by the fuel cap. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a failure in the lower driver side control arm, which needed replacement. the vehicle was not repaired. the dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. the contact found nhtsa campaign number: 12v377000 (suspension), which only included chevrolet impala police vehicles. the failure mileage was approximately 102,000.

I am informing you of some very serious concerns in regards to parts of the 07 and 08 chevy impala that have failed causing accidents as well as injury and grave potential for fatalities.airbags not deploying, seat belts not locking on impact first and foremost i have requested copies of the paperwork that was submitted to the courts in somerset wi. this showed exactly what took place causeing an accident that was considered negligent due to medications i was on and my disability. the mechanic gave me this report along with info stating that this was a huge problem in fleet police vehicals. the info stated that the police vehicals were fixed and checked however this part has no recall or revision to correct the safety issues that we can find. my vehical does have high millage however it has been very well taken care of thanks to erickson oil and mechanic friends. this part snapping after cracking esily resulted in complete loss of control as well as the car locking up and becoming impossible to steer and stop. it is disturbing that these parts were not corrected from a manufactering aspect (this was looked at by a machinest, as well as an engineer and by the qaulity/dimesions/structure this part easily looked defective) the visual as well as skilled aproach to problem solving drove us to look up recalls prior to buying a new part. we could not find any. just info that this exact make and model were purchased as fleet vehicals in 07 and 08. problems with many of these cars resulted in pulling all of the fleet/govnt patrol cars in to be fixed/investigated. however we have been unable to find a recall or warning that should have also been issued to the public. i am currently looking into help to investigate and help get this looked at as it caused an accident as well as being unstable and faulty in another minor impact accident potentiaaly increasing fatality/injuries.

While in motion, car was involved in crash, hit a concrete barrier and a fence and airbag did not deploy, driver sustained a concussion. he was wearing a seat belt

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. while driving various speeds in inclement weather, the steering wheel became inoperable without warning. the local dealer (edd rogers chevrolet buick, 674-w. bockman way, sparta, tn 38583) was contacted and informed the contact that the vin was not included in any recalls. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and a complaint was filed. the failure mileage was approximately 79,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that she took her vehicle to an independent mechanic to have some other work done when it was discovered that the front driver and passenger control arms were fractured without warning. the vehicle was repaired. the local dealer was not contacted. the contact attempted to call the manufacturer; however, the automated system continued to disconnect her. the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 12v377000 (suspension) due to the fact that it was not a police vehicle. the failure mileage was approximately 125,000.

All door locks have stopped working. the doors will not lock or unlock with the remote or with the inside lock buttons on the interior door. each door has to be manually locked and unlocked. when i purchased the car, when the transmission was placed in gear, the doors would automatically lock. the doors each have to be manually locked and unlocked. the only keyhole on the car is on the drivers door to unlock the car. there are numerous reports of this issue on the internet for the year models 2008 and 2009. the parts alone are $450 to $1,000. this is a major safety issue and should be a recall because: 1. the doors no longer automatically lock when the car is placed in gear. automatic locks were most likely listed on the window sticker. 2. if a child is locked in the car, the door will not unlock with remote and can only be accessed from the drivers side door. 3. not being able to access the driver and passenger door with the key is a safety issue to me. my car only has 45,100 miles on it and the locks have not worked in over two years. the consumer stated the manufacturer declined to offer assistance due to the vehicle being out of warranty. *js

Engime power reduced seevice tractuon control. while driving power is cut to near nothing. about 20 mph. after shutting the car off and starting a few hours later it's fine. a couple days later it happens again. faulty equipment from gm.

Shift lever would not come out of park. car was parked in a city parking lot

First, the key will not come out of the ignition without pressing the release key switch located under the steering wheel. then the car won't accelerate over 20 mph in d while driving anywhere, it won't go over 40 in d3. not sure why but this is what is happening with the impala.

Two different outcomes but stem from the same issue. while trying to start my vehicle i get a click and care won't start at all. sometimes after several tries it does fire up. also when it does start it will sometimes stall. most recently while traveling didn't the interstate it stalled going 75mph leaving me to coast and disrupt 4 lanes of traffic.

I was in an accident in royalton, vt traveling from burlington, vt where i was visiting family to my home in maine. i went off the road into the ditch in the median, i'm not sure why but they think i may have hit some black ice. i ended up in the dartmouth hospital requiring major surgery to my back as well as some other problems. i spent 6 weeks in rehab learning how to walk again. my airbags did not inflate. i was worried more about my recovery at the time and not about why my air bags didn't inflate but i have seen several recalls lately that address the issue. i traded in the car a couple of years later so i did not get any notices about the problem.. i understand there has been a lawsuit filed but i was never contacted about it - probably because i no longer have the car. i would like some resolution to this situation

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. while parked, both rear doors failed to unlock from the outside. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the electric lock actuator needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 65,000.

A mechanic had to replace the ignition lock solenoid. the key got stuck in the ignition and it could not be removed until it was repaired. i am requesting reimbursement from my repair. there was a recall issued on june 20, 2014 for an unintended ignition key rotation apparently this was the cause of the problem i had in 2013 therefore i would like reimbursement

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. as soon as the vehicle was started, the reduce engine power and service traction control warning indicators illuminated. the contact drove the vehicle for approximately 6 miles at 25 mph before the vehicle stalled. the engine powered off and the starter disabled warning indicators illuminated. the contact had to coast the vehicle to the side of the road to a complete stop. after a few minutes, the vehicle restarted and operated normally. the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failures. the vin was unknown. the approximate failure mileage was 129,000. updated 08/30/16*lj

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that after starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal noise coming from the vehicle and the a/c failed to function. the contact mentioned that the vehicle was repaired in 2012 for the actuator. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer and was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 75,000.

Communication between gas petal and throttle body breaks down causing vehicle to display reduced engine power causing vehicle to slow to 20 to 30 mph instantly. happen on highway almost causing accident due to slowdown. should be safety recall before someone or myself gets killed.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. while driving 55 mph, the vehicle lost power and the traction control light illuminated. the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 78,000.

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.

Rear passenger door locks do not function electrically when the vehicle is warm. automatic lock function when the vehicle is placed in 'drive' does not function under these circumstances. due to the position of the manual lock releases, it is very difficult to manually unlock the rear doors manually. in an emergency situation, if the rear door locks do not function, it can delay escape from the vehicle.

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.

When changing temperature in vehicle, a loud clacking noise is heard for up to 2-3 minutes even if vehicle is turned off. service air bag light and stablizer trac service light comes on. oil leak under car. only 55,000 miles. can be heard 50 years away from car it is so loud. 2008 chevrolet impala lt

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. when the contact inserted the key into the ignition and attempted to start the vehicle, smoke emitted from the ignition. the contact attempted unsuccessfully to pull the key out. the contact exited the vehicle. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. there was no fire. the contact stated that the vin was recalled a year ago and the ignition switch was replaced. the vin and failure mileage were unknown.

While driving at about 20-25 mph, i noticed a internal fire coming from the fuse box on the passenger side of the car

The reduced engine power came up on the dashboard car started to not start or shut off while i was driving. i took the car to berglund chevrolet in roanoke va. they charged me for putting another one on but i have been having the same problem. all of this started in january. berglund was telling me that it was my battery there was nothing wrong with the battery. they also did a tune up on the car but only changed the spark plugs they told me that wires was not included in a tune up just the spark plugs.

I was left sitting on the side of the road. i was going 70 mph on i-94 when the "service traction control" light came on, followed by the "engine power reduced" light, then something about "disabling throttle" sensor... my car shut completely down, leaving me to coast across 4 lanes of traffic on interstate 94. i've owned this 2008 impala for just about a year... i don't know what to do i received the letter about an extended recall back in december and i called gm because there's a stipulation of the amount of miles you can have on your car to have this problem repaired... because my car has 276000 miles gm told me there is nothing they can do, at that time i asked why this item wasn't recalled. i was told if i felt the problem called for a recall i should reach out to the national highway and safety commission. i don't even feel comfortable driving my car anymore... this is a death trap!

I got a jump after the engine light came on. took it to get ichecked they say its my ecm. what is that and is it related to that electrical recall. i was in park

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.

The air conditioning actuators goes bad to a point where a knocking noise will start to come from inside the dashboard. this eventually will kill the electrical system and cause the car to cut off completely, even while driving.

While driving any speed, "reduced engine power" light comes on. happened 3 times and then i received a letter from gm took to dealership for repair. they repaired throttle body. car still acted the same after i got it. due to snow storm i didn't drive it a few days. two weeks later, engine power reduced starts again on the highway going 70mph (this has happened 6 times altogether) now gm advised me to go back to dealership for diagnostic test. they claim it's the gas pedal sensor ans not covered. replacing the throttle body did not ing to fix the issue and many others have has this same issue. now gm refuses to make it right and i'm stuck without a vehicle because i can't afford repairs and the car is way too dangerous to drive.

I started see a warning light on in my car that read "engine power is reduced, service traction control" so i sent gm an email regarding this and maybe a month or so later i received a notice that said the gas throttle sensor will cause this to appear when it is bad. they advised if i felt this was the problem i could take it to a gm dealer and have it check, but if it wasn't they would not cover it and i would be responsible for the cost of the diagnostics test. i took my car and took my car , along with the notice to sunrise pontiac on 12/31/15. i was told that i needed a thermostat a gas pressure sensor. the cost to repair these items would run me almost $900 and i could not afford that t this time. i asked the technician, which could i get away with not fixing right now and he said i needed to go ahead and replace the thermostat to get the check engine light off. i had that work done and the light still was on, as well as, the warning lights. so i contacted gm again and advised them of the situation. they paid for me to go to serra chevrolet to get another diagnostic done. this time i was told i needed an app sensor, gas pressure sensor, thermostat (which had already been replaced), and a temperature sensor, all of which would run me $1300. i told them i could not afford that and left. i contacted gm once again and explained what was told to me and asked why the sensors would not be covered when they were apart of the gas throttle body? now i'm getting a warning that says "starting disabled service throttle " and my car is literally cutting off while i'm driving. i feel like this is a matter that gm should be willing to repair for their consumers to prevent accident or death. i 've read on google that several impala owners are experiencing the same thing. also, while i'm driving my gear control is popping out. this is my only means of transportation.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. while drivng 45 mph, the vehicle struck a deer. the air bags did not deploy. the driver susained injuries to the head and chest. medical attention was not requiried. the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. a police report was filed. the vehicle was towed. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system), but the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was aware of the issue. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 72,000.

This vehicle has been recalled due to air bags, and in a year no one has been able to get the repairs done to the vehicle. but furthermore the car has several other mechanical issues that i am showing as a trend with impalas being that my sister and cousin have one also in different years, the car makes a ticking noise when the air or heat is turned on the passenger side delivers opposite temp as the driver so if air is on the passenger will deliver heat and vice versa. if the car goes over a speed bump the engine reduces power and service stabilitrak appears across the lighting as well as the car dropping out of gear if i go over any bump. this is very dangerous especially being that my children and i were in this car and it decided to do this on the interstate at night in 70 mph traffic. after doing research on the vehicle i am showing that i am not the only person with all of these problems listed, and it bothers me that none of these issues have been recalled just as the air bags were even though i think the recall, is just to save face because no one is actually doing the work to get them fixed. at first i thought these things were just mechanical problems with age of car but after research these are issues that are in cars made in this time frame and warrants a recall for the safety of consumers.

2006-2009 chevrolet impala ss ticking noise, engine misfire and/or ses light. this may be the result of an afm (active fuel management for displacement-on-demand) lifter that unlocks as soon as the engine is started or one that is mechanically collapsed/stuck. if an afm lifter unlocks as soon as the engine is started, a ses light and dtc p0300 will be experienced with engine misfires on cylinder 1, 4, 6 or 7 but it is unlikely that any noise will be experienced. if an afm lifter is mechanically collapsed/stuck, a consistent valvetrain tick noise, ses light and dtc p0300 will be experienced with engine misfires on cylinder 1, 4, 6 or 7.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while driving at 65 mph, the vehicle failed to accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. a warning message in the instrument panel indicated that the power was greatly reduced. the failure recurred intermittently. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the failure was undetermined. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 115,000. the vin was not available.

Airbag light comes on randomly and quite often. the chevrolet dealer told me the airbag will not deploy when the light is on or when the seatbelt latch triggers the airbag not to deploy.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the heating system failed to emit hot air. the contact mentioned that they were concerned due to the failure occurring during cold weather conditions. the vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 88,000. updated 04/08/16*lj updated 04/12/16.*jb

My vehicle was in motion. i was trying to park, and the wheel did not want to move. there was also a loud screeching noise when i turned the wheel. i was told i probably did not have power steering fluid. i put some in, that lasted for a day, and my car started doing the same thing all over again. also when i turn, it makes the same noise. two other people that live in my building have 2007, 2008 impalas, and they had to replace their power steering box. seems to me there needs to be a recall on this. this makes me very scared. i was not going at a high rate of speed then. what about the next time. ##

Heater fails to deliver any air to driver side and only minimal amount of air to rider side when cab heater is in floor distribution mode or dual mode. dealer advises this is by design and there is no problem. this is a ridiculous explanation and is a problem. car has approximately 55,000 miles.

Inside of rear tires have abnormal wear. i was informed by the tire dealership yesterday that my cooper tires that i put on in march of 2014 have to be replaced. they are bald on the inside. i have driven less 18,000 miles. i have researched this and found that it is an issue for this model. gm has fixed the problem on police issued models.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the rear passenger side door could not be unlocked from outside of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the door lock actuator was faulty and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. approximately four months later, the driver side door failed. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 46,000. updated 04/08/16*lj

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that oil was leaking underneath the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician diagnosed that the valve cover gasket was leaking oil onto the manifold. as a result, the valve cover gasket needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 90,000. updated 04/08/16*lj

Came over on indicator air bag needs service

While driving my car will no longer register the throttle position causing the engine power to reduce and the car to decelerate (from any speed) this has happened both and streets and highways. gm has already issued an "additional warranty" for the problem "throttle positioning sensor"

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that on several occasions while driving the vehicle, the reduced engine power warning light illuminated. the contact stated that when the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to respond. the failure was intermittent. the vehicle was taken to be diagnosed. the contact was informed that the throttle position sensor needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 140,000. updated 02/18/16*lj updated 05/14/18*jb *cn

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. while driving 30 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle jerked severely. in addition, the brakes were unresponsive. the contact pulled over to restart the vehicle, but the failure recurred. the contact mentioned reconnecting a vacuum hose after observing that it was disconnected from the power booster. afterwards, the brakes became responsive. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the throttle position sensor failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. the vehicle was taken to the dealer once more where it was diagnosed that the catalytic converter failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 81,000. updated 03/04/16*lj *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while driving at 15 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. the contact had to apply force to the steering wheel in order to steer the vehicle. in addition, the contact noticed fluid leaking from underneath the vehicle. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 104,372.

Transmission problems vehicle jerks hard after coming from a complete stop. this is a safety issue on this vehicle. this safety issues can be a danger if vehicle is out in the middle of on coming traffic. this is a major problem and has a issues on most chevrolet impalas. this problem has accord in moving traffic. this problem accord the second month after vehicle was bout from dealership. dealership says there is no warranty on vehicle

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. while driving 65 mph, the vehicle lost power and the speed reduced to 35 mph. the check engine warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the throttle position sensor needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 128,834. updated 04/26/16*lj *tr

Door locks will not lock or unlock. door locks have quit working one by one. front driver door only door with key lockable unlockable feature. therefore, doors can only be unlocked by unlocking driver door and crawling into car and manually unlocking all other doors. i have owned no other car that had this feature where out in less than seven years. this is a safety hazard not being able to unlock/lock doors. the locks don't work whether car stationary or in motion.

Issue occurred twice so far. service traction control error message appeared followed by reduced engine power. 1st time this occurred the car came to a complete stop and would not run. was on a small side street and only doing about 15 mph. i let the car sit after calling for a ride. car restarted and drove to dealer 2 miles away. 2nd time same set of error messages, car was doing 70 on the highway at the time and dropped to below 50 mph. drove to dealer. both times, repair was identified as being a defective acclerator pedal position sensor. 2nd time vehicle had 92149 miles on it. do not have the record for the mileage for the 1st time but it was about 1 year prior with estimated mileage of 77000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the vehicle key used to open the driver side door did not open the passenger side or two rear doors of the vehicle. the contact had to roll the passenger side and two rear windows down to open the doors. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 136,000.

Reduced engine power message, faulty back door locks, heating actuator repairs. this is a revised complaint to one i also made for just the reduced engine power message. after reading numerous complaints on here i have found that my car has several of the issues not just reduced engine power. i am most concerned with the car cutting out while driving due to the reduced engine power however we also have locks that don't open/lock with remote which has been going on for the last 3 years and since last winter heater only blows cold air until you accelerate the car. this month we had car repaired for a knocking noise coming from under glove box while car was running or shut off. mechanic diagnosed as a new actuator and did repair. this however did not repair the blowing of cold air and also this is when the reduced engine power warning started. i am a former gmac employee and have had gm vehicles for the last 15 years. i am so disappointed that there are so many problems with this make/model and that gm has not issued a recall on these.

Reduced engine power message. this message came up after have car at mechanics for a repair on actuator. we took back to mechanic and he cleared message however message has appeared after a week of driving car less than 10 miles per day. mechanic said possible fix resulting in another $300 repair. the message came up while doing local driving around town less than 5 miles before it will appear

Engine oil leaks, valve cover gaskets, head gaskets, oil pan gasket. can smell burning oil when driving & parked. after driving.

My daughter was driving my car on a city street. she stopped at a stop light and as she was preparing to accelerate the check engine light came on and a warning message flashed stating (engine power reduced). my daughter stated that the car would only get up to 40 mph and rpm gauge would not go pass 2, even when she pressed the gas pedal down to the floor. she had to drive the car for 10 miles in fear that the car was going to stop in the middle of the city street while in transit. she finally made it home. however, the car speed remained at 40 mph; despite her attempts to increase the speed. after 2 hours had passed, i started the car-the check engine light was off and when i drove i was able to drive faster than 40 mph. after driving around the block, the check engine came back on. i contacted onstar for an engine diagnostic- the result was that the powertrain system has failed- a malfunction of the electronic throttle control system. after i received that message, i checked on line for a recall- i discovered several similar problems with 2008 chevrolet impalas- only the government issued vehicles with similar problems were recalled. why??? this is a very serious issue/concern/problem. will it take multiple tragic car accidents before a recall for this specific problem? my car has approximately 128,000 miles- and in the complaints, i noticed a complaint that had the same mileage documented. i'm terrified to drive my car for any distant and i'm also concerned about the price of the repair. i recently had a tune-up at serra chevrolet in madison, tn (oct. 2015)that cost me over $600.00. supposedly, the fuel injection system was serviced. i wondering why i have this problem. i strongly feel that gm needs to recall this model vehicle along with the 2008 malibu for this problem.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. while the vehicle was parked, all the doors failed to unlock electronically. as a result, the contact had to manually unlock the doors. the failure recurred on numerous occasions. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 100,000.

Stopped during out-of-state trip and then esc sensor lite came on and car would only go 20 mph. gm dealer in nashville not much help. repeated pushing of tc/esc button finally cleared fault. now hesitant to drive this car. last gm car that i will ever own.

(reduced engine power) my 2008 chevy impala randomly shows down after the dash reads reduced engine power. i am lucky to be alive i was doing about 60 on the expressway and the car speed just dropped to 20mph i had to swerve because the car behind could not slow down in time. my two year old was in the car and i hear that gm cars have this problem all the time. this is ridiculously dangerous someone has to do something about it. the gm dealership has no ideal how to fix this.

I purchased a 2008 chevy impala ltz from a reputable certified used car dealership (merrolis chevrolet 9 mile and gratiot). i also had a warranty. in less than two months i had a service invoice for over 1300.00 the car needed a airbag coil replacement (477.00) steering difficulties. also. the converter needed replacement (877.00). this makes the car sound like it needs a new muffler. i complained to the manager in service and i'm awaiting a response 11-13-15. he was supposed to call me back on friday 11-13-15 but did not.

While driving my vehicle, i went to make a left hand turn and the traction control service message apeard along with abs lite and engine reduction causeing my vehicle to almost stall out on a major highway.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala equipped with goodyear gps2 tires, size: p225/75r15. while driving 55 mph, there was a loud noise coming from the vehicle. the contact noticed that the front driver and passenger side tires were separated from the inside and outside wall of the tire. in addition, there was tread separation and the tires exhibited bubbles. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that new tires were needed. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the dot number was unknown. the approximate tire and vehicle failure mileage was 35,000.

This happen a few months ago 2 times and again today while driving the steering wheel locks up this is very scary and somebody is going to get hurt. do something before it happens.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the key fob was not able to be removed from the ignition and the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it could not be diagnosed. prior to the failure, the vehicle was remedied under nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system); however, the failure recurred twelve times after the repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the failure mileage was 85,733.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. while attempting to start and move the vehicle, it would not shift out of park. the contact stated that the failure occurred on a previous occasion. the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence where an interim repair was performed in order to drive the vehicle to the dealer. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the wiring harness was inoperable and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 110,000. the vin was not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. during rainy weather conditions, water entered the vehicle through the dashboard causing the vehicle to stall. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the contact mentioned the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). the failure mileage was 110,115.

Hello, only had my car 2 years and nothing but problems..my biggest concern is this light that's keeps coming on and says "engine power reduced" and kicks my cars down between 20 and 40 miles per hour..huge safety issue to me. i was driving with my 3 children on the highways when out of nowhere my car reduced to 20 miles on the highway!!! i was scared as well as my children and had to exit the highway as safely as possible. now i have done some investigation about this and see many people are having the same issues how horrible. why is there not a recall for this? my life and my children's lives are a factor and it's terrifying that nothing is getting done about this but is known by the makers of this vehicle..please i would like some answers and something done about this. i am a nurse out here saving lives everyday and i can't just afford to keep trying to fix a problem with a car that nobody has a real answer on why it's doing this. i have no option to still drive this vehicle as well as many other hard working people who have spent their hard working money on these vehicles and company. thank you for your time and consideration with this matter. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. while driving at an unknown speed, the contact heard a loud clicking noise coming from the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the actuator needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 75,000.

Vehicle stuck in park unable to shift from the parked position. parked in front of my house went to go pick daughter up from school and couldn't shift gears.

I bought the car in 2009 and it had given me problems since i bought it. a week after i bought the car, the gas sensors went bad, the door handle came off and the locks wouldn't work. that was a $1000 bill. the tire sensors went bad and now the locks are going bad again. ever since then, the blend door actuator, which regulates the heat or recirculating air has consistently gone bad. i have replaced it three times so far and two of the actuators have gone bad again. it makes a loud knocking sound under the dash whether the car is running or not. it also happens when i'm driving. i have called chevy so many times, i remembered the script they read to you. they never helped. it is a $200 repair bill every time it is repaired. i tried to let it burn itself out and it lasted over a year. i was told by a mechanic that it is a problem on 2004-2008 impalas but they never recalled it. it also causes the air to blow cold in the winter. why wasn't a recall done on these vehicles.

Tl* the contact owned a 2008 chevrolet impala. while driving at 60 mph, the contact's vehicle rear ended another vehicle. the air bags failed to deploy. a police report was filed. the contact sustained a fractured collar bone and bruises that required medical attention. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was deemed destroyed. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 55,000.

Fowler chevrolet, part of http://www.fowlerauto.com/ with fowler toyota, repaired our 2008 impala after an accident. first round repairs were $9,800 on a $12,000 vehicle and then carfax showed frame damage above and beyond the accident notation after the repairs! on the same day of the accident, i emailed the body shop "please don’t proceed with significant repairs until the frame structure is determined to be fine ", but they started without contacting me. our insurance covered like tires and the dealership even wanted me to go get the replacement goodyear tire and bring to the dealership! it was in the shop over 7 weeks and insurance only covered for 30 days of a rental vehicle, but since we were renting from their fleet, they had no incentive to get it done. we ended up taking it to southpointe chevrolet to minimize the noises coming out of the repair area and have never been reimbursed. i requested quality assurance in writing regarding the repair area after the carfax concerns. i also requested more information regarding if the welder was certified etc..., but have not received anything substantial in writing.  the body shop manager, chris helm, was terminated soon after our repairs. the body shop manager stated that general motors/chevrolet sent in a representative to review the repairs and backed the dealership 100%.   i requested something in writing from general motors/chevrolet after sending the picture of the repairs and they won't put anything in writing. fowler chevrolet and fowler auto group refuse to resolve the outstanding issues. i will never use them again. can you help prevent other unsafe repairs like in the picture?

This has happen 2 times since i bought it in feb. when i was steering to the left it wouldn't turn like the steering column was locked for about 15 second and then it's fine. thank god both times i was turning and not at a high speed.

The vehicle jerks after take off from a stop and loses speed in traffic.

Vehicle has 65,937 miles and failed nc inspection due to excessive play in both front hub and bearing assemblies. no steering problems noted prior to this inspection. dealer stated they have replaced some assemblies but had not been made aware by chevrolet this was a problem nor has any recall been initiated. with so few miles and a defect so potentially dangerous some form of notification to vehicle owners of models using this type of assembly should be notified.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that there was a random failure with the service stability link and service stability traction control. in addition, the service engine warning light illuminated frequently followed by a drastic reduction in speed without warning. the contact had to pull the vehicle over to the side of the road each time the failure recurred, turn off the vehicle to reset the computer, and restart the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to a repair shop who was not able to replicate and diagnose the failure. the vehicle was not repaired and was to be taken to a dealer for inspection and diagnostic testing. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no remedy. the approximate failure mileage was 128,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the transmission gears hesitated to change and the gears were slipping. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that all four door locks malfunctioned and prevented the doors from locking. also, the contact mentioned that the rear doors failed to unlock intermittently. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician diagnosed that all four door actuators were defective and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 103,358.

The issue with my 2008 impala is a well documented problem with this particular make. the car reduces power at highway speeds and the abs and service traction lights stay on. there does not seem to be a fix for the issue. i actually would like to form a class action lawsuit against gm to have this recalled. only govt. issued vehicles were recalled. along with police models. i was traveling on an interstate in 9/7/15 when my speed suddenly dropped. this is a serious and can be fatal issue for a number of models and years. please advise of pursuing the suit.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. while attempting to turn the vehicle off, the key remained in the on position. in addition, the contact was able to remove the key while in the on position and the vehicle stalled. the contact was unable to restart the vehicle. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the failure recurred on numerous occasions. the contact was unable to restart the vehicle. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). the failure mileage was 85,000.

My key is stuck in the ignition. i am forced to disconnect battery & hope that nobody goes looking through my car or attempts to steal it. my second complaint is knocking sound coming from my hvac. it will happen wether car is in or off.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that all door locks failed to lock and unlock electronically and manually. in addition, the contact stated that the tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) warning light illuminated. the service tire monitor system was displayed across the message board. the failure recurred on numerous occasions. the vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that the all four locks and the tpms sensor needed to be replaced. the tpsm was replaced on multiple occasions. however, the failure recurred. the locks were not replaced. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 85,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. while driving 55 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle shook violently. the vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vin was unavailable. the approximate failure mileage was 55,000.

I was on the 10 freeway in los angeles heading west in the far left lane doing 65 miles an hour all the sudden my car lost power drop down to 10 miles an hour was almost rear ended. the engine power reduced message appeared on my dashboard. i contacted the dealership they told me there was nothing they can do i contact a gm they said they couldn't do nothing i was reading on their blogs this is an ongoing issue with multiple people so the yeah this is a big safety concern and seems to be a manufacturing issue. please help!

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. while driving 10 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. the contact had to apply force to the steering wheel in order to turn the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the rack and pinion needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 29,900.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. while driving 65 mph, the engine power reduced and the engine light warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle independently decelerated to 10 mph and failed to accelerate. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the throttle body control module needed to be repaired. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 140,000.

Was on my way home from work and the transmission started slipping out of gears. came to a stop at a traffic light and when the light turned green i could not go toward. engine just revved. had the car towed and was told i needed to replace transmission control solenoid because that was the issue. had part replaced only to find the tranny itself went. did some research and it looks like this is a very common problem and i am not the only one experiencing this issue. why isn't this issue or defect under recall when its such a common problem and very costly as well?

I have had to replace my wheels at least every 6-8 months. the wheels are wearing on the inside in the rear. i have had to have a full alignment done more than once. i researched online and the problem was recognized and fixed but only in police vehicles not in civilian vehicles! i have spent a lot of money on tires and alignments! this is an ongoing issue. not a one-time issue.

While driving my car on the freeway suddenly the check traction control light came on and there was reduced engine power. i was traveling at a rate of 75 mph and quickly went down to 45 - 50 mph causing a 3 car rear collision.

Driving down the highway the alert signal beeped and my console showed the error message "service traction control, reducing engine power" it dropped my speed on the highway dangerously fast to 20 miles per hour. i the foot pedal replaced at a local dealer, then it happened 2 more times. the last time i was on a frontage road and my car turned off. apparently this is a sensor issue that is common to the chevrolet models and especially the impala judging by the forums. this is dangerous as when the car turns itself off the power steering , lights, everything goes and it is sudden. the third time it happened the error message came on and 3 seconds later the car turned off.

I was going north on school street i had a green light. i car going west on rockton ran the red light and hit my car causing me to run into a tree. i had a head concussions and 6 broken ribs.my air bag did not open.

I was driving on a small side street on the way to pick my son up from school. the street is pretty deeply pot holed, and it had been raining so it was also very muddy. for this reason i was luckily going slow. as i made my way through one particular large puddle on a right hand curve i could see that i was going to almost immediately get into the left lane to go around some parked cars. as soon as i went to veer left the car wouldn't budge. it felt as if the power steering had shut off. no light came on no new sounds were made, nothing to indicate that anything was wrong. luckily with a few quick pulls left and right on the steering wheel everything seemed to back i'm working order. very very scary.

Traction control needs service message displayed, then throttle disabled message displayed shutting the engine off going down the road. so therefor no power steering, brakes etc . once pulled onto shoulder car would not crank. had to wait five minutes until the gauges flickered and then car was able to be restarted. this is highly dangerous if not where to pull off or being followed closely. not to mention not power steering assist or brake assist. this could very easily cause a crash and there for should be a recall issued before people are injured or killed by this!

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the door locks malfunctioned. the contact stated that in order to open and close the vehicle they had to manually open the locks through the windows or adjust the seat to manually open the door. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. the technician confirmed that the locks were defective and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the failure mileage was 105,000. ma 09/25 the consumer stated she was locked inside of the vehicle. updated 01/28/16*jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system); however, the dealer refused to service the vehicle under the recall because the contact did not have the two ignition keys available. the contact stated that he received only one key when the vehicle was purchased. the manufacturer was notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

While i was driving my car, about to accelerate, all of a sudden, a "service traction control" message came on and seconds after that, there was a "engine power is reduced" message. at this point there was some hesitation in the vehicle. i pulled over and shut the car off. when i turned the car on, after 2 minutes, i received the same message. i took the vehicle to my mechanic, and he couldn't find anything wrong with it. i called my locale gm dealer and for a "nominal" charge, they would take a look at it. since then, i have researched it on line, and have found that there have been numerous complaints about the same issue. it is a shame that gm has done nothing to fix this. i'm glad i was not on the highway when this happened, as the loss of speed and lack of acceleration could have caused an accident.

When taking off the vehicle would jerk into gear after a slight sputter. you have to let the transmission get fully hot (running for 10-15 minutes even on a hot day) for it not to jerk when pulling off or let it slightly coast before giving gas to keep from jerking. once it's good and hot i have not seen any other problems.

Door locks won't unlock. they will lock most of the time when put in gear. they won't unlock except manually. we have grand children in back seat at times. if we got into an accident you can't open rear doors and you can't reach lock lever to release. car has about 65000 miles on it and locks started acting up around 40000 miles. now they are all defective. one was replaced under warranty around 30000 miles. car has been kept in garage since new, i think this should be a safety recall.

I was driving on interstate 81 in cny when my dash lit up and said "service traction control, reduce engine power" at that point my car would not down shift to accelerate. about 15 miles down the road my car said "service throttle control sensor", and the engine shut off!!! i was just coming out of a huge work zone and i lost power steering and power brakes in the left lane of a 3 lane highway. i made my way to the shoulder as safely as i could and was unable to restart my car for at least 5 minutes!!!!!! 3 days later it did it all over again on a country road thankfully!!. i remember the reduce engine power service traction control had acted up once before in 2012 right after i bought the car. this needs to be recalled immediately before someones engine shuts off when they are going faster than 45!!!!!!

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. while driving at approximately 35 mph, the vehicle stalled and the starting throttle disabled warning message illuminated. the vehicle restarted and resumed normal operation. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 166,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. while making a right or left turn at approximately 20 mph in rainy weather, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver without warning. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 40,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. while driving 35 mph, the vehicle stalled. the contact was able to restart the vehicle after several attempts. the dealer stated that the ecm computer failed. the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 14v35500 (electrical system); however, the ecm was not covered under the recall. the manufacturer was notified of the failure; however, the contact was not offered a remedy for the failure. the failure mileage was 140,000.

Ive owned 2 impalas and my sister in law owns one also. all 3 have had problems with door lock actuators needing replacing. doors need to be opened manually from inside or out. it cost approx. $500.00 to replace if not under warranty.

This is the third time since i bought this car (new) that the wiring on the shift lock has failed. the problem is well reported on the web for 2007 and 2008 impalas. the car has been towed each time and wires fixed . the cost has been running #300.00 to $150.00 and the fix last about two years,i have googled the problem and found many others suffering the same problem,yet your recall log shows nothing.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. while driving 45 mph, the vehicle stalled and the warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle did not restart. the dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 77,120.

Was hit from behind by a bus/van my airbags did not open and my car engine stopped . knees hit under dash board.

I recently had a vent actuator fail; the sign was a loud clicking noise coming from the failed vent actuator located behind the glove box. according to the information that i have been able to gather, there are 4 vent actuators located behind the dash of the vehicle. these vent actuators seem to fail on a regular basis from complaints that i have been able to review on the internet. these are $25 parts, however the labor costs are ridiculous; $300-400 per vent actuator. if these vent actuators fail at random times, that is at a cost of up to $425 for each visit to the dealer, and there is no guarantee that they won't fail once again. chevrolet is fully aware of the problem, according to their own web site. however, they continue to charge the owner of the vehicle these outrageous fees. i am seeking assistance in having chevrolet replace all the vent actuators with a quality product; nothing like cheap chinese plastic. in addition, they need to quit passing the labor costs onto the owner for a problem that they refuse to address.

The left rear door started to stay locked when put in park and the remote would not open it. now all four doors are doing it. one might unlock or two but it's never the same doors. now they are popping halfway up and unlocking when you put it in drive. a severe safety issue especially when kids are in my car.

Came to get in and unlock car when i noticed only the front passenger door unlocks. had to climb through the car (while 5 months pregnant) to unlock both backseat doors for my niece and infant nephew to get them in the car. the 3 locks, besides passenger front, only work maybe once a week randomly. i have my first child on the way in november, and now i have to worry if i will have to set my baby on the ground during winter to climb through the car to unlock the back door manually.

I was driving down the street and out of nowhere the engine light came on and said engine reduced power. the car seemed to slow down and not have power. if i came to a stop and began to drive again, the car barely accelerated and the transmission jerked every single time it shifted. i had every car going around me down the busy street, because the car would barely go. i was worried i wouldn't even make it home and that the transmission was going to have serious problems along with the engine as it jerked roughly with every gear change. this is something that needs to be recalled immediately! it couldn't have happened at a worse time, as i just purchased this car a few weeks ago, have my first child on the way, and just got a house. *tr

The low beam headlight on the passenger side keeps going out. i have replaced the bulbs many times, but there is nothing wrong with the bulbs. i don't know if there is a problem with the connector the bulb goes into or if there is an electrical short problem. i believe gm knows about the problem, but won't do a recall. i have seen the same complaint as mine all over the web. since this problem has not caused any fatalities that i'm aware of, there is no real pressure coming from enough consumers to warrant a recall. i am hoping that if your organization adds its considerable weight to requesting that gm does a recall on this problem, it might help.

I started my car and the rpm's went to 0. message stated "service traction control" and engine power reduced". when i looked up information online i noticed many people had the same problem with chevy/gm cars.

The power locking mechanism failure. the only door that can be unlocked by the key fob is the driver's door. all of the other doors must be manually unlocked. if someone needs to enter the vehicle from the passenger side, the window must be opened to allow the person on the passenger side of the vehicle to reach in and unlock the door. the vehicle was taken to the dealership and was told the the actuator in the doors were malfunctioning, and the cost would be $1,300.00 to have them repaired. vehicle has not been repaired.

Driving on the highway during rush hour thru a construction zone my car gave me the engine power reduce then not even a mile down the road the starting disabled service throttle message came then the car stalled with no shoulder to pull over on. sat for about maybe 5 min then made it home. not it happens more frequent. took to the gm dealer to get it diagnosed and they told me they couldn't find a problem with it. so basically spent 40 bucks to hang out at the dealership for them to tell me nothing. they even checked my vin and no recall.

I have had this reduced engine power/service traction control message before with this car. a few years ago i had it cut off on me in the middle of a side street. thankfully it wasn't a busy street. but i've never felt threatened until this morning. i came to an intersection of a busy highway when i got the message. i needed to cross over to the other side. as i began to cross i was in the cross-hairs of a trash truck on one side and a car on the other. i tried to floor it but my car didn't respond as normal. it truly was reduced! thankfully all the other vehicles performed as they should. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. while driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle decelerated as the traction control and engine speed reduced warning lights illuminated. as a result, the vehicle stalled. the vehicle failed to restart. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 118,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. while the vehicle was parked, the ignition key became stuck in the ignition switch. the failure recurred on several occasions until the key was unable to be removed. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and informed that the failure was not related to the recall. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

Driving down the highway and the engine slows down , then the reduced speed light comes on. the engine power is very slow almost got rear ended. i have read on line that this has happened alot to this particular vehicle, why hasn't chevy recalled any yet . this should be a safety hazard. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that both rear tires had to be replaced every three to four months due to the inside of the tread wearing down. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and was diagnosed that the rear axle spindle failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 42,000.

"reduced engine power" message is displayed and the car slowed to about 20 mph. had this been the highway we could have had a serious accident. according to various blogs on the internet gm is ignoring this life threatening defect. i would pay for a fix but there doesn't seem to be one at this time. i will give a chevy dealer a chance to make it right but am not holding my breath. *tr

The reduced power light came on while i was driving. i checked online and it seems like a lot of people are having this problem. it is a major concern because it will slow your vehicle down if your going at high speeds. *tr

Subject: 2008 chevrolet impala rear tire wear. case # 71-1461945158 vin # is 2g1wt55n681243808 we are having a problem with our 2008 chevrolet impala. our rear tires are wearing out twice as fast as the front tires. i went to costco yesterday to have my tires rotated, after looking at the rear tires we had to buy new ones because the back tires were worn down to the metal backing, the front tires were still good. only one half of the warranty had been used. the tires were michelin x-radial dt mich passenger s/t p225/60r16 bw mspn 17457 tires with an 80,000 mile warranty. we ended up buying four new michelin tires for around $600.00. the costco guy thought that something must be wrong with the car. after i got home i checked on the internet as to what could cause this problem and found out that there was a problem with the 2007 and 2008 chevrolet impala's. there had been a service bulletin #08032a sent out in 2011 to replace the spindle rods on all the 2007 and 2008 impala's that were sold as police cars to fix this problem that they were having with rear tire wear. i would like to see that service bulletin extended all the other 2007 and 2008 chevrolet impala's. the part number for the spindle rod is the same on all 2008 impalas, police or non police. this is a major safety problem and people are going to be killed if this problem is not fixed, you just don't expect the tires to wear out so fast. we had just finished a trip were we drove freeway speeds up to 75 miles an hour. after seeing our tires i don't know how we keep from having a blow out on the back tires. i think that lots of accidents have happened with these 2007 and 2008 chevy impalas with tires blowing out because rear tire wear because the spindle bolts are engineered wrong and every one thinks its the tires fault.. gm needs to fix this problem and replace the four spindle bolts.

The car was performing wonderful for several months. this particular day, i drove to the store, put the car in park, attempt to remove the key from the ignition and it was stuck. after several attempts, i was able to remove the key. this has happened at least once weekly, to once daily. the key would not switch completely off leaving the battery source to drain and having to get boost or replace batteries more often, when the recall was issued, i was somewhat relieved, thinking that this would resolve the issue. fast forward to october 2014, i the key was stuck in the ignition again on the particular day i took the car in for there service. the service person witnessed the key stuck in the ignition. i had to leave the car there and with some manipulation, he was able to remove the key and complete the service call. the service department manager was adamant that this was not a recall issue and that placing a hole in the plastic hub of the key was to relieved the weight to prevent the key from switching off while drive the vehicle. now it is 2015 and this is a continued issue with my car. upon further research (via the web) this is has been problematic with the chevy impala (2006- to present) with other issues to include unable to shift the vehicle of part, or will not start at all. this is not a key cylinder problem. today i contact gm directly (case #71-14632344170) concerning this issue. representative very understanding and attempted to help with this issue. there was a conference call with a local chevy dealership for a diagnostic test and they could not schedule the appointment until next tuesday. understanding the key has been in the ignition switch since last thursday, with the consequences, dead battery (twice), leaving the car running to keep the battery from dying while at clients homes, losing work because i can not leave the car unsecured. *tr

Was driving down the road and out of no where my car flashed a message that said service traction control and then engine power reduced and my car came to an almost complete stop. it would not accelerate at all. this has happened many times now and have caused very dangerous situations while going down the road. the problem will go away after the car has been turned off for a few hours but it will do it again out of no where i have tried to have this fixed multiple times ad there is no fix! it is very dangerous and there should be a recall before someone is killed! *tr

Case # [xxx] our rear tires are wearing out twice as fast as the front tires. i went to costco yesterday to have my tires rotated, after looking at the rear tires we had to buy new ones because the back tires were worn down to the metal backing. . there had been a service bulletin sent out in 2011 to replace the spindle rods on all the 2007 and 2008 impala's that were sold as police cars to fix this problem that they were having with rear tire wear. i would like to see that service bulletin extended all the other 2007 and 2008 chevrolet impala's. this is a major safety problem and people are going to be killed if this problem is not fixed you just don't expect the tires to wear out so fast. we had just finished a trip were we drove freeway speeds up to 75 miles an hour. after seeing our tires i don't know how we keep from having a blow out on the back tires. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle stalled and the engine losing power warning light illuminated. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 90,000. the vin was not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that when making a left or right turn, the steering wheel seized. the vehicle was taken to a dealer, who diagnosed that the rack and pinion steering needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 42,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while driving, the rear window defroster failed to activate. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 69,500.

Door locks will not lock/unlock with fob or lock/unlock button and the more you press the button the weaker the signal to lock/unlock the doors become. very dangerous! *tr

As i was driving, i got a notification on my dashboard that read "engine power reduced service traction control". i continued to drive to my destination or somewhere i could safely pull over. as i drove, the power to my vehicle had reduced significantly. during this time, the check engine light as well as the traction control light stayed on. after about 20 minutes or so, the lights went off and the car begin to operate without incident. after the day of the initial incident, i had the same problem occur 2 more times on 2 separate occasions. i have had my car since 2011 and i have had no accidents so i am not sure where or why this issue is happening but i am definitely not happy about it. i am also having issues with a knocking noise coming from my glovebox as well as the airbags light keeps coming on. is there a recall that i am not aware of that affects these issues? if not, what can be done to rectify this problem. i am a proud chevy owner and would like to remain loyal to chevy however if i am not able to get some sort of resolution for these problems, i may have to look at going to a different manufacturer. *tr

2008 chevrolet impala. consumer writes in regards to dealership ignores communication from consumer about their defective vehicle . *smd the consumer did not state what the issue was. *jb

I was struck by a truck that went though a blinking red. he stated he was just pulling out. i saw his vehicle entering the intersection on my right, slowed down and pulled over as far as possible to my left, to the edge of the road and the snow bank. he impacted my passenger side door and front fender,head light and bumper. the air bags did not deploy nor did the onstar auto call for help. i have already been in contact and onstar told me i should have pushed the button. gm said i should have pushed the button but has opened an investigation as to what happened. they have already contacted my auto insurance, who then contacted me for permission to inspect and collect information from my vehicle. both insurance companies agreed that my car was totaled, over $9,500 in damages without being taken apart or put on a lift. i was taken away by ambulance with injuries to my neck, shoulder and back which i am still recovering from. the other driver was found at fault an received a citation. i called the police from my personal cell phone. i ended up in the er with injuries to my left shoulder, neck and lower back which i am still recovering from. *tr

While driving on the highway (60mph), without warning the car slows to 20mph and the check engine light comes on with an error message about the traction control. extremely dangerous situation, but i was not rear-ended. *tr

The service traction control light comes on and the engine power reduced message appears. the entire car shuts down and you can not accelerate. i was on the freeway and could have been hit from behind. i immediately put on my hazard lights and pulled off to the side of the road. this was the first time, happened again this month(march). taking to chevy dealer for a diagnosis. *tr

No incident. this is a complaint about the recall for chevy ignition switches. chevy's repair is to give you a key ring that separates the ignition keys from the other keys. most people won't bother and a friend driving your car isn't going to know. all you have done is give gm's lawyers a loophole for large lawsuits. they can claim the owner didn't separate the keys. this is [xxx]. the correct repair is to replace the bad switch. how many people have to die or get injured before you do the right thing instead of letting gm do the half ass thing that protects them from lawsuits. hasn't gm been bailed out enough. why would you protect gm over and above the safety of the american public. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

While driving my car the speed reduced itself from 40mph to 5 mph and the check engine light came on along with reduced engine power across my dashboard. the car started shaking and jerking. it then shut off while i was driving it. i had it towed the next day to the repair shop and they said a sensor was bad in the gas pedal and replaced the whole pedal. 4 days later it did the same thing. again it started shaking and jerking then shut itself off. i took it back to the repair shop but by the time they could read the codes the car had been shut off long enough that they couldn't find anything. they cleaned the throttle body and gave it back. the next day it did the same thing. i again took it back and did not shut it off til they read the codes. it read the throttle body was bad. they replaced it and gave the car back. 30 miles later, it started all over again. i have spoke to general motors and they refuse to do anything about this issue even though there are several forums on the web with impalas dating back to 2005 having this same issue. this is going to cause an accident and hurt/kill people if its not addressed soon. *tr

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. *tr

I let me 2008 chevy impala warm up as the windchill is around -35 degrees below zero. i started out of the parking lot, when all of a sudden my message display said "reducing engine speed", then it said "service disabled, disabled service throttle". then the veh came to a complete stop and left me stranded in the middle of a parking lot! there are no towers available at all till tomorrow morning either. tried jumping starting the vehicle - but to no avail. called a chevy dealer and they had no idea what was happening with it. *tr

While waiting behind a car at a stop sign i was struck from behind by at ford f-150. the truck was traveling at approximately 70 mph while i was at a complete stop. after being struck i was thrown into the car in front of me and both were pushed a great distance by the truck. the rear of the car suffered pretty sever damage and was totaled. the truck was completely pushed into the back seat of the car. items such as phones, laptops, and text books were destroyed mainly from the impact but also the rain. the car shut it self off like it should have, but none of the air bags were deployed. i do not recall if my seat belt had locked up because i have no memory of the actual accident. on-star was also not notified of the accident. i was able to inform them of the accident and call for help, but i lost a connection and was not able to regain the connection. i am suffering from head, neck, shoulder, back, and leg injuries. i have been told by my doctor that i may not recover in my neck and back. there was a police report filed but honestly it inaccurately documented the accident. *tr

Own snow the rear end slides all over the place you have no control,i have brand new tires extraction tires on rear. *tr

I received notice of a safety recall #14299 from chevrolet instructing me to call my local dealer and schedule a time to have the ignition repair. the local dealer, campbell chevrolet in bowling green, ky told me they did not have the parts. the dealer instructed me to leave my name and telephone number and they would call when the parts came in. this call took place on november 13, 2014. i still have not heard anything from the dealer. i believe there has been more than enough time to get the parts needed and fix this problem. meanwhile, i am still driving the car with this known risk. if this is the manner in which car manufacturers are allowed to state they are taking care of recalls it is no wonder more deaths are not avoided. if i attempt to trade the vehicle i am sure this will be an issue and most probably devalue my car. is there other recourse a consumer can take to remedy this issue? *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the key failed to eject from the ignition switch and remained in the off position. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic. the mechanic was able to remove the key from the ignition and stated that the linkage in the gear shift failed. the vehicle was not repaired. in addition, the contact stated that three months later, the contact ejected the key from the ignition while in the on position. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 85,000.

Vehicle out of the blue says "reducing engine speed" and then car slows down and can not speed up in traffic cars about to run over me wonder will this happen on the highway? *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. while driving at approximately 60 mph, the vehicle veered to the right and became difficult to maneuver. the vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 97,785.

Letter from constituent who experienced problems with her 2008 impala, seeking reimbursement for the repairs she believes were all part of a recall. *smd the consumer stated on april 1, 2014, she had just exited the interstate highway, when suddenly the engine shut off. the vehicle would not re-start and a message appeared on the dash that read throttle control system. the vehicle was towed to a service station. the throttle body was replaced. on april 19, 2014. the check engine light illuminated as she was driving. she pulled into a parking lot, and turned off the engine. the vehicle did not re-start, once again, the vehicle had to be towed. the power train control module had to be replaced and the computer was re-programmed.*jb

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact received a notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system) however, the recall remedy failed to repair the vehicle. after the vehicle was serviced under the recall repair, the vehicle failed to start. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown.

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the engine failed to start on numerous occasions. in addition, the vehicle failed to shut off due to the ignition key sticking to the ignition switch. the vehicle was towed to a dealer on several occasions where it was diagnosed that the gear shaft wires were sending the incorrect signal causing the solenoid to fail. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 101,000.

The transmission slips and will not allow the car to speed up when taking off from a dead stop. it will then suddenly rev up and take off or the wheels will spin. this has happened many times in a day and then be fine for a few days. it works fine if shifted manually. very dangerous when crossing intersections and not knowing if there will be any power to accelerate. the sudden jerk is hard to deal with in the wisconsin slippery weather conditions. i have seen many complaints on the web for the same issue. *tr

Vehicle was leaking oil for the past several months and upon inspection by local repair shop on january 15, 2015, two different visible leaks were found as a result of normal wear and tear after only approx. 73,000 miles. the repair shop indicated that inferior gaskets/seals in the 1) engines intake manifold gasket and 2) the rack and pinion system caused premature leaks to occur in the models. repair costs are estimated at approx. $2,000. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that when attempting to accelerate from an idle position, the vehicle briefly hesitated and jerked violently. the contact stated that on one occasion while driving 45 mph, the failure occurred and the vehicle independently decelerated. the vehicle failed to accelerate higher then 5 mph. the check stability tract and engine power reduced warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to the dealer on 3 occasions. the dealer was unable to diagnose or replicate the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 75,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system); however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not notified. the contact had not experienced a failure.

I was going 65 mph on the freeway and out of nowhere my engine went into power reduce mode without warning and i almost got rear ended bad with my child in the car with me. i did get tapped from behind but really nothing major but it could have been worse thank god i was able to walk away from that. mind you i just picked my car up that friday from the chevrolet dealership they changed the throttle body and still the same problem. now this is the second time i picked my car up from the chevrolet dealership for the same problem. the first time they tried to tell me it was the battery. this is a very dangerous issue i'm having and it shouldn't be taken lightly. it seems that many people are having the same problem and innocent peoples lives are getting put in danger for no reason..... please help.....thank you *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. while attempting to reverse from the park position, the vehicle failed to shift. the contact also mentioned that the key was unable to be removed from the ignition and an unknown warning light illuminated. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). the vehicle was towed to the dealer where the ignition switch was replaced, but the shifter needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 146,635.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 5 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was restarted; however, the failure recurred on several occasions. the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system) but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 175,812.

I was driving and all of a sudden my engine light came on and a message popped on my dash board that said enging power reduced. this is about the 10th time or more that this has happened to me. after google searching the problem, there are hundreds of people having this same issue with their chevy impala. there needs to be a recall on this!!! no one should have to come out of their pocket. *js

When placed in park, gear shift gets stuck. unable to shift from park without using the override button. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the driver was traveling at an unknown speed when the vehicle veered off the roadway. the driver attempted to regain control of the vehicle but crashed into a tree. the passenger side air bags did not deploy. a five-year-old child passenger was killed in the crash and two passengers were injured and required medical attention. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical) two weeks after the crash, which advised of a possible air bag failure due to the ignition defect. the failure mileage was not available. the contact did not disclose if a police report was filed or not.

I have had the ignition switch repaired under the recall thinking this might help the problem. i will be driving down the road when the steering will lock up and the car slows and cuts off. i have had several near miss accidents with other cars and am literally afraid to drive the car anymore. i have taken the car to several other dealers and they claim they are unable to determine what is wrong or how to fix it. it is only a mater of time before i have an accident and injure myself or others . *tr

We had over $10,000 in insurance repairs on 2008 impala with blue book around $12,800. oklahoma insurance dept rules said car should have been total loss. we had to go to a 2nd shop to continue repairs as the body shop manager was fired. carfax is now showing vehicle with frame damage etc.. and insurance company refuses to assist. we would like to forward more documentation for assistance as ftc is telling us you can assist hold fowler chevrolet of tulsa oklahoma accountable. this is a serious safety issue also if they are repairing cars that should be a total loss besides compensating us for the financial issues related. *tr

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 15 mph, another vehicle crashed into the contact's vehicle causing the contact to loose control and crash into a telephone pole. the air bags did not deploy. the contact sustained injuries to the neck and leg that required medical attention. a police report was filed. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 100,000. djr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the gear shift lever failed to shift from park to drive. the vehicle was towed to a dealer. the technician diagnosed that the gear shift center console was faulty. the vehicle was replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 60,760.

On this day i was driving normal speed, climate and roadway was dry and free of debris. the traction control light came on and the car began to shift hard when accelerating after a stop. today, january 5, 2015 while operating under normal speed and dry climate the check engine light came on along with traction control, which has remained on since the initial incident. the car began jerking and the engine shut off while traveling at a rate of 40mph. i was almost hit by the vehicle behind me, however thankfully managed to pull to the shoulder of the roadway. my children were in the car with me. i shut the car off in hopes that the lights would reset, but they did not. i have contacted gm and in my opinion they couldn't care less about this issue. i have researched several online forums and see that this appears to be an issue with many impala owners. a few even stated they had wrecked their vehicles due to the engine shutting down while experiencing the exact same issues. why has this issue not been addressed? i see reports dating back to 2010. the same danger that warranted an ignition switch recall is happening in these cases as well, these cars are shutting off while being driven. *tr

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. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated as the vehicle decelerated independently. the failure recurred on several occasions. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the secondary air injection pump failed. the mechanic stated that the location of the pump was near the ground and would be exposed to moisture on a rainy day. the contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired but the failure persisted. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 36,000.

My impala will completely shut down and lock up everytime it rains. i can be driving 5 mph through a parking lot and water film on the pavement and my impala will shake, lock up and shut down. i was leaving my church parking lot to turn right onto road, my impala shut down and drifted straight across the street almost landing in the ditch. thank god there was no oncoming traffic. it has happen while driving 35 and car shut down. it is very terrifying to drive a car that shuts down and have no control over. i have small children and am fearful my and their safety. *tr updated 2/16/16 *js

2008 chevrolet impala. the consumer received the ignition recall. however, the vehicle was repossessed. *ta

Slid on ice into telephone air bags did not deploy. injuries to face from head hitting windshield. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. while driving approximately 15 mph, the contact crashed into the driver side of another vehicle. the air bags failed to deploy. a police report was not filed. the front passenger sustained unknown injuries that required medical attention. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 84,000.

After pulling into my drive way i placed the car in park. i attempted to turn the car off and the key would not turn to the off section. because of this the lights and radio remained on, the key was also stuck in the ignition. *tr

During freezing rain the rear window defroster quit operating making visibility out the rear window little to none. after troubleshooting, the problem came from a wiring harness below the fusebox on the passenger side of the vehicle by the passenger foot area. the wire for the rear window defroster had melted at the point inside the connector melting the plastic,and is a fire hazard. after researching this issue, many newer chevrolet impalas have encountered this issue, and it should be addressed. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the brakes failed to engage causing the contact to crash into the rear of another vehicle. the air bags failed to deploy. a police report was filed. the contact sustained injuries to the face and the rear passenger sustained minor bruising. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the vehicle was deemed destroyed by the insurance company. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 100,000.

When i started my vehicle, the service traction control message appeared. also, the check engine light and reduced engine power message. during my drive to work i could not go beyond 40mph or 2rpm. *js

Our 2008 chevrolet impala is under the recall for the ignition switch. we have the letter. car was at the dealer for 4 weeks and they didn't fix it. they said to take the remote off the key and only have the key in the ignition with nothing else on the key and no other fix is available. we feel the car is unsafe to drive at highway speeds should the car shut off. the dealer is fowler chevrolet in tulsa, oklahoma.and they refuse to provide us a loaner car. what are we to do? *tr

2008 chevrolet impala. consumer believes the ignition switch should have been modified to secure and stabilize the key. *ta the dealer placed a small plastic plug in the ignition key. the consumer stated the key fit the same way it did prior to the repair; it still had play in the fit and it was not secure. secondly, the ignition switch itself still had the same amount of play in it, after the so called repair. *jb

Interior lights won't shut off when they should. *js

Driving 40mph check engine light came on then reduced engine power flashed on message board several seconds later traction control light came on and service traction control came on message board. my speed was reduced to 20mph in traffic! luckily i was able to pull over safely without causing any accident (fyi i had my daughter in thr car with me). i will be taking the car to a chevy shop in the morning where im sure i will have to pay high cost out of pocket even though this has been an issue for chevy owners (online search) and there has been many complaints with no recall. this is a serious issue and i feel it is putting many lives in danger and should have been a recall a long time ago. im just lucky i wasn't on the highway yet because this could have turned fatal. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact states that the vehicle rear suspension system was causing the tires to wear prematurely. the contact stated that the rear tires had to be replaced approximately every six months. the manufacturer was notified of this issue. the approximate failure mileage was 75,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. while operating the vehicle, the air bag sensor light illuminated and the message to service the air bags soon appeared. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 64,000.

Out of no where while driving the display says "engine power reduced" and then switches to "service traction control". i have limited power, the check engine light comes on and so does the traction control light. i can drive the car to where i am going, but no acceleration. *js

I have been having a problem with the ac vent trying to close when i shut off the car. it makes a loud sputtering clunking sound after the car shuts off. i was told it is the vent trying to close and would have to replace a motor for $2-300 plus labor. anytime i start the car up, it makes a high pitch squealing sound under the hood and stops when i back out of park. *tr

2008 chevrolet impala. consumer states gm is not complying with ignition switch recall and the part to remedy the defect is still not available *cn

2008 chevrolet impala. while driving on the highway with my family, the car cut-off but was able to restart it. *ta the consumer attached the ignition recall letter, to his complaint. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the vehicle is equipped with michelin tires, size p225/60r/16 (na). the contact stated that the tires were wearing prematurely. the tires were replaced. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the tire failure mileage and dot number were unknown. the vehicle failure mileage was 70,000.

2008 chevrolet impala key defect. *mw the consumer stated when he and his wife purchased the vehicle, they paid for three keys. however, g would only fix two of the keys under the ignition recall. *jb

2008 chevrolet impala. consumer writes in regards to safety recall. *tgw the recall was completed on october 8, 2014. *jb

This car had to be towed on above date due to inability to shift out of "park". the mechanic removed the center console and repaired a broken ground wire to the inter-shift lock. i had to pay out of pocket $383 for a broken wire no bigger than a strand of hair. there is no guarantee that this won't happen again or possibly next time it will be the key ignition wire that will break which is found in the same solenoid. i feel that this is a flaw in gm manufacturing of this type of vehicle. i have reviewed hundreds of other gm complaints of this same nature. i definitely agree that this problem needs to be reviewed by gm and a recall is warranted. i would also like to include that there is definitely a problem with this vehicle's power locks. my rear power locks would not unlock when the lock button was depressed. i have had this problem repaired twice within the past 2 years and now the rear locks will not open again unless i reach over the seat and manually unlock them myself. *tr

After going through a small puddle, serp belt slips, lose power steering, cant hardly control car. if it happened with my wife driving in traffic could be very bad. went to beard chevrolet a month ago (this has been happening several mos) and was told it's normal, and in new cars they went to electric ps because of it. that doesn't console me with an otherwise perfectly running car. i had replaced the tensioner and serp belt already before going to the dealer. *tr

When i attempt to lock or even unlock my chevrolet with the remote, the door locks react erratically. sometimes they all unlock when i push the remote and sometimes only1, 2 or 3 will unlock. since i carry my gun in the car at all times, my wife and i have to always stand by the car to make sure that all of the doors lock when using the remote which is very aggravating and then we also have the problem of some of the door not unlocking with the remote. the service manager at our chevrolet dealer said he couldn't be sure what it would take to solve the problem. i suppose this will be another expensive problem to correct. *tr

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. in southern florida, air conditioning in the car is a absolute necessity and it gets very expensive to continue to fix the defective parts. this problem will certainly be a determining factor when i decide to buy another new vehicle. *tr

I have a problem with removing key from ignition when the car is in park. i have research the data and there are several you tube videos on this same problem...it is a faulty wire (purple) that shifts with the gear and cause the wire to be worn and make the keys unable to be removed from the ignition. this problems happens with the 2006, 2007 and 2008 impala. this cause the battery to die and is a six hundred dollar job should it be taken to a dealer for repair. it should have been a recall. also, i have taken the car to a local dealer for the recent recall, thinking that may have resolved the problem...epic fail. thanks *tr

I was turning in my driveway off of the main road and the car seemed to cut off. the first thing that i noticed was that i had to struggle to turn the wheel as i was trying to avoid a cement post on the side of my driveway. i got it in the driveway while basically coasting, and i noticed some lights on in the dash. i put the vehicle in park and proceeded to start it. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact received a notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). however, the parts needed were unavailable. the dealer was uncertain when the parts would become available to service the vehicle under the recall and added the contact to a waiting list. the manufacturer had not been notified of the problem. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the steering wheel became difficult to turn without warning. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the puller and power steering pump needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 150,000.

Had the car for about a month when it first did this going down my driveway at 5-10 mph and hit a mud puddle. i tried to turn out onto the rd and almost went in ditch because the car wouldn't steer. it has happened multiple times and a couple of times the car actually shut off. sometimes the charging system light comes on. this is so very dangerous. glad to see in not the only one with the issue. *tr

So im drving down the expressway i57 at about 85mph and the car beeps 3 times displaying service stabilatrack/ service traction and check engine seconds later the car completely cut off. while in traffic. *tr

There is a loud clicking in the area of the ac/heating unit. it is affected by locking/unlocking doors, opening/closing doors, turning ac/heat off & on. the clicking usually lasts for at least a minute and can start/stop while driving. the technicians at jiffy lube said they know of several gm vehicles that has this same problem. seems to me there should be a recall on them. what is the problem and the fix? thanks *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that after turning the vehicle off, the key became lodged in the ignition switch. the key had to be tampered with in order to eject properly. the failure occurred multiple times. the vehicle had not been taken to a mechanic for a diagnosis of the failure. the manufacturer had not been notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 83,000. the vin was not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact stated the electronic key failed to unlock the doors and had to be opened manually. however, the doors automatic lock system activated when the engine was started and when the engine was off the electronic lock system failed to unlock the doors. the contact had to drive with the windows opened in order to open the doors by using the exterior handle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician advised that the electrical system needed to replace. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 150,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. while driving 65 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated. the contact mentioned that the throttle sensor shut down warning message appeared. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the throttle position sensor needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired twice, but the failure persisted. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vin was unavailable. the approximate failure mileage was 65,000.

The airbag light will not go out, the stability control light comes on and the car loses power and the engine starts to cut off. i have sent my car to the dealership twice for the same problem i have even called the chevrolet corporate office. each time i get a different answer as to what the problem is the first time. i was told it was sensors that needed to be replace and that it would cost $1200. this time i was told it was the spark plugs that is causing the car to shut down and the cost would be around $400 or $500. the first service in july my receipt says they did a multi-point inspection would that not tell them my plugs were bad? my car is still at friendly chevrolet in dallas can you please help. my daughter drives this car and she a high risk pregnancy. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the driver side door was unable to open. the contact stated that the passenger side door was used in order to exit the vehicle. the failure occurred on numerous occasions. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 6,400.

Windshield wipers stopped working while trying to clear debris from windshield traveling at interstate speeds of 65mph+. windshield wipers made one sweep, when activated again, motor clicked and wipers seized in partial up position creating visibility hazard. continued to attempt to get wipers to function with no luck. stopped vehicle, shutdown and restarted, attempted use of wipers again still would not function. fuse checked and still good. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. upon starting the vehicle, the steering wheel became difficult to turn and all the warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 70,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). the contact stated that the part needed to remedy the vehicle was unavailable. the manufacturer was not notified. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the door actuator failed on the rear driver and passenger side doors. the contact also stated that the rear driver and passenger side doors failed to lock when the vehicle was in drive. the doors had to be manually locked and unlocked. the dealer stated that the actuator motor might need to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. the approximate failure mileage was 70,000. updated 11/19/14*cn updated 8/13/2015*js

I received a letter for the recall-14299. i contacted my dealer who said he does not have parts yet. we then got a letter that said the contractor had the parts. we contacted the dealer and they had 4 legal pages with names and ours started the 5th. the dealer said they do not have the parts. why are we waiting so long for the parts? *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that when the doors were opened, an abnormal noise was heard and stopped once the vehicle was started. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 3,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. while driving approximately 3 mph, the vehicle stalled and failed to restart. the contact also stated that when inserting the key into the ignition, the doors locked and unlocked continuously. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 111,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. while parked, the vehicle stalled without warning and was unable to restart. the vehicle was towed to a private mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. the contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 97,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was notified. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system); however, the parts needed to repair the vehicle were not available. the dealer was unable to provide a specific date for when the parts would become available. the manufacturer was notified. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). the contact stated that the part needed to remedy the vehicle was unavailable. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 mph, the engine stalled. the check engine and the power reduced warning lights illuminated. the vehicle was restarted and the failure recurred on multiple occasions. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the pedal sensor needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 85,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact received a notification for nhtsa campaign: 14v355000 (electrical system). however, the parts needed were unavailable. the dealer was uncertain when the parts would become available to service the vehicle under the recall. the manufacturer was notified of the problem and stated that the parts were available. the contact had not experience a failure.

Throttle disable light comes on and the engine shuts down, including steering. this has happened twice. the first time was january of 2014, speed was approximately 50 mph. we were able to steer the car into a neighborhood and after about 30-40 minutes, the engine started again. this happened again yesterday, in a much more dangerous situation. i was entering a highway with traffic travelling at and above posted speed of 70 mph. as i merged, the throttle disabled light flashed on and the engine immediately shut down. luckily i was able to steer the car onto the shoulder. i truly feel my life was in danger. the vehicle started after about 30 minutes of me sitting on the very busy shoulder of this highway. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that when coming to a stop, the vehicle jerked without warning. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 12v377000 (suspension) and 14v355000 (electrical system) however, the part needed for the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 90,066.

Tl* the contact owned a 2008 chevrolet impala. while driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle continued to accelerate when the brake pedal was depressed. as a result, the contact crashed the vehicle into a ditch and struck a massive rock. the air bags failed to deploy. a police report was filed and there were no injuries reported. the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system) and stated that the part for the repair was not available. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. the vehicle was destroyed. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vin was unavailable. the approximate failure mileage was 74,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. while attempting to accelerate, the vehicle hesitated and failed to respond before operating as normal. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to duplicate the failure. the manufacturer was notified, but no solution was offered. the failure mileage was 210,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact heard an intermittent ticking noise coming from the front passenger side air bag. the failure became progressively worse. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 08v517000 (air bags). the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 173,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. the dealer stated that the part was unavailable for repair. the manufacturer was notified. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact had not experienced a failure. updated 11/17/2014*lj updated 4/29/2015 *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. while driving approximately 35 mph, a vehicle crashed into the driver side of the contact's vehicle and the air bags failed to deploy. the contact was knocked unconscious and sustained shoulder injuries that required medical attention. a police report was filed. in addition, when making a turn, it felt as if the rear tires lifted off the ground. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 76,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that after having repairs performed for recall nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system), the key became lodged in the ignition switch. the contact mentioned that due to the failure the vehicle failed to turn off. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician diagnosed a wire had fractured and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 66,763.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not notified. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact stated while driving approximate 20 mph, the gear lever shifted out of the drive position into neutral independently. the failure recurred three times. the vehicle has not been repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was unknown. pam

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. while driving approximately 35 mph, the engine stalled without warning. the vehicle was merged to the side of the road. upon restarting, the vehicle was able to operate normally. the failure occurred five times. on a separate occasion, the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the power control module was replaced. the manufacturer was notified. the approximate failure mileage was 27,000. updated 11/20/14*lj updated 01/13/15

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. while driving 40 mph, smoke appeared from the air conditioning vent. the contact discovered that there was an electrical fire from the air condition vent. an independent mechanic informed the contact that he could wait for the fire to dissolve before notifying the fire department. the fire was able to dissolve and there was no police or fire report filed. there were no injuries reported. the dealer stated that the air condition resistor and connector wiring connection failed. the vehicle was not repaired. in addition, the ignition failed to release. the failure occurred on numerous occasions. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failures. the approximate failure mileage was 95,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. the manufacturer was not notified. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Without warning, an engine power reduced notice appears, and the vehicle slows down from 65 mph to under 20 mph. *tr

The car went under 2 tractor trailers and the airbags never deployed nor did the car ever shut off. *tr

I was driving to work going about 60 mph on the beltway and the traction control light came on and then the notification light said that the engine speed was reduced check traction control. i couldn't go past 40 mph. i made it to work and parked the car. i went back 8 and half hours later thinking it wasn't going to start or i wasn't going to be able to get home. i started the car and was fine. i haven't had the issue since. of course i researched and this is an ongoing issue with this car. hopefully there will be a recall. it is a shame that people have to pay money to fix things that many are having issues with. apparently, it is the travel pedal sensor. so now i have to fix the travel pedal sensor and get the key from being stuck in the ignition. another complaint made today by separate entry. *tr

The key is stuck in the ignition, this was at 10:15pm 9/25/14. the car was able to be turned off, i turned off the radio, lights, air and anything else i thought would kill the battery. i removed the key fob and locked my vehicle. i woke up this morning at 5am thinking the car wouldn't start but thankfully it did. i drove to work and now i am worried the battery will be dead when i return to it to go home. i called the dealership service department at jack winegardiner chevrolet and they said the cause could be a dead battery, not so, i can start and drive the car just fine. when i asked what could be the cause, could it possibly be the recall 14299, he said no. i told him that i have done my research and this is an ongoing issue with these cars and he said unfortunately their is no recall for that ma'am and that i will be responsible for the repairs. really, i had another issue with the card just a few days ago which i will report in another complaint. but in short the car had reduced power and traction was supposedly affected. turned the car of and went in to work, went back to go home and it has been fine ever since. this car is becoming unreliable. i used to love my car, now, i don't think i will buy another chevy, ever! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the ignition needed to be turned all the way in order to start the vehicle. the failure occurred on numerous occasions. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system), but the part was unavailable. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 76,500.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. while driving approximately 5 mph, the vehicle jerked when the accelerator pedal was depressed. the failure occurred multiple times. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system); however, the parts needed for the repair were unavailable. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was unavailable.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that when depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle jerked without warning. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 66,460.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system), but the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. the manufacturer was not notified. the contact had not experienced a failure.

2008 chevrolet impala. consumer writes in regards to ignition key recall issues. *smd the consumer was informed, the parts were unavailable.*jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. while driving approximately 40 mph, the steering wheel seized without warning. the failure occurred twice. the vehicle was towed to a dealer and the technician stated that the rack and pinion, both front wheel bearings, and the intake manifold needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 78,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact received a notification for recall nhtsa campaign number 14v355000 (electrical system). however, the part needed to remedy the recall was unavailable. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the contact had not experience a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start and the steering wheel would not lock. the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the vin was unavailable. the approximate failure mileage was 135,463.

This is the third time this has happened to me and luckily not while traveling on a highway. i am getting a traction control loss with reduced power light on that actually powers down the engine. i have been able to shut the car off and clear the light and it works o.k. but that is not a permanent fix. this problem with these vehicles has been well documented hundreds of times on forums all over the internet and why has gm done nothing about this? someone is going to die or seriously become injured due to this defect, i hope to god it is not me!!! this is really a problem if you are traveling at a high rate and speed and the engine decides to power down. i want this addressed asap before we are reading and hearing about another fatality at the hands of gm!!!! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while driving approximate 80 mph, the engine stalled without warning. the contact was able to restart the vehicle. the failure recurred three times. the vehicle has not been repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 97,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 50 mph, the engine power reduced warning light illuminated and the vehicle failed to accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. the contact also stated that the vehicle would not accelerate over 30 mph. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who repaired the throttle pedal sensor and the evaporate system. the remedy failed to repair the failure. the contact mentioned that the throttle pedal sensor was replaced on several occasions but the failure persisted. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 50,000.

In august 2014 i received a letter from gm stating that there is a recall on my vehicle recall# 14299, the letter stated that there is a problem with the ignition switch where if i happen to go over a speed bump, hit a pothole or off road my key "may unintentionally move the key away from the run position". the letter also states that if this were to occur it would affect my power steering, breaking and air bags due to the fact that the switch is not in the run position resulting in high risk of crash increasing the risk of injury or fatality. i was shocked when i received this information, i followed the directions of the letter and removed anything that added extra weight to my key and called gm immediately. i was told by a gm rep to contact my local dealer to see when parts will arrive to resolve this issue which still to this day they have not. upon doing further research i come to find out that due to this issue there has been multiple crashes even some fatality's!!, now i am terrified to drive my vehicle seeing as how gm does not guarantee that even when only using the ignition key without added weight that the ignition wont be jarred to switch to the off position. i feel these vehicles should not be on the road seeing how they can cause harm to chevy owners and people on the streets, also should be compensate in some way due to the fact that i have been having to find other ways to transport myself where i need to be. i refuse to put my life and the life of my passengers at risk by driving this unsafe vehicle. i am very frustrated and extremely unhappy with sluggish response as well as the disinclined attitude of the reps at gm. *tr

2008 chevrolet impala. consumer writes in regards to vehicle key fob recall notice and seeks reimbursement for throttle body control unit. *smd the consumer stated on 2 separate occasions, a sensor went off and she lost engine power and the brakes. the mechanic replaced the throttle body control unit. *jb

Had vehicle repaired at fowler chevrolet in tulsa oklahoma and very concerned that vehicle should have been a total loss. vehicle taken in 2nd time for rework. we have some pictures and video. body shop manager was terminated. we need assistance. very concerned about safety issues on vehicle at highway speeds. unsure where to turn. several people with chevrolet involved to cover for dealer. the dealer informed the consumer to remove all the keys from the key ring. updated 12/17/14...updated 06/16/15 *bf updated 08/28/2017*ct

Premature wear on rear tires, less then a year old and ruined. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. after the vehicle was shut off and parked, the contact restarted the vehicle but the shift lever failed to move from the park position. in addition, the engine warning indicator illuminated. the failure occurred twice. the dealer stated that the gear shift wiring was fractured and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired and the manufacturer was notified. the failure mileage was 94,029. updated 10/22/14*cn updated 4/7/2015 *js

Car was parked in carport and could not get it out of park . called dealer and he said i would have to get it towed to dealer. i did that and they had to replace cable that connects to brake pedal for safety so you cannot put in gear without brake pedal depressed. i was lucky car was in my driveway in a safe place rather than while traveling. it was out of warranty and i had to pay for towing and cable replacement. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the engine reduced warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle stalled numerous times. the contact was able to restart the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the evap sensor needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. the vehicle was driven to an authorized dealer for further diagnostic testing. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 50,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while driving 10 mph, the vehicle was rear ended by another vehicle which caused the contact to rear end another vehicle. the air bags failed to deploy. the contact sustained neck injuries. a police report was filed of the incident. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 105,716.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the service traction control light illuminated and the vehicle jerked. the contact mentioned that the vehicle decelerated to 20 mph and would not increase. the problem recurred several times. the contact received a notification for recall nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). the vehicle was taken to a dealer. the diagnosis was unknown. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was unavailable.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the vehicle would make a clicking sound and the ac fan failed to blow out air to full capacity. also, the contact mentioned that once the clicking sound stopped, the ac fan would resume normal operation. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician diagnosed that the actuator needed to be replaced. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 92,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the gear shift was stuck in the park position and could not shift out of gear. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system), but could not confirm if the vehicle was included. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Brakes fade fast. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while having maintenance performed on the vehicle, the technician made her aware that there was a leak coming from the cooling reservoir and gaskets. as a result, the seals on the motor mount and a new coolant reservoir would need to be installed. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 89,000.

Rear passenger doors will not unlock, trapping passengers after parking vehicle nether of the rear passenger doors could be opened. both rear passenger doors remain locked and could not be unlocked using ether the lock controls located on the drivers side door control or with the key fob. my 90+ year old parent was in rear passenger compartment. due to severe dementia they became panicky and agitated when they were unable to get out of the vehicle. they did not have the ability to open the door using the passenger lock nor could they follow instructions to do so. this would be the same situation as having a small child trapped n the rear. the rear door manual locking mechanism are located to far back to be reached from the drivers compartment. i was only able to free him by entering the truck and pushing one of the rear seats flat to access the passenger area. had this been a crash or vehicle fire any passenger in rear compartment would have perished. a review of impala owner complaints on several web sites indicates there is a common issue with the rear door locks on these impalas but gm has not offered to fix what is an obvious safety hazard. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the rear door locks malfunctioned. the contact mentioned that he could only lock and unlock the doors manually. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnostic testing. however, the contact was unaware of the repairs needed to remedy the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 28,000. updated 9/29/14*cn

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact stated the key was stuck in the ignition. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 134,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact stated while driving approximately 50 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. as a result, the contact crashed into a pole and the air bags failed to deploy. the contact sustained a concussion, sprained neck, and whiplash which required medical attention. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 14v355000 (electrical system), however the parts are not available to perform the repairs. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact stated while driving 50 mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the failure mileage was 73,000. the vin was unavailable.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala . the contact stated that he was rear ended and no air bags deployed at the point of impact. a police report was filed and no injuries were sustained. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where the air bags were inspected and deemed fine. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 46,000. updated 10/14/14*lj updated 08/28/2017*ct

Dash board went blank and now it comes on and then goes off. the gauges are not working for the gas, mileage temperature etc. my ac blower ligt etc is not even working. i cannot pass the vehicle emissions test because of this issue and very very frustrated. i will never never ever ever ever refer anyone to buy a chevy ever. i have had more issues with this car that you cannot believe. i will be purcharsing a foreign car going forward.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. when the contact engaged the brakes, the air bag indicator illuminated and the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician diagnosed that the brake pedal needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system), but it was not confirmed if the vin was included. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 128,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact heard an abnormal noise under the dashboard when the vehicle was started. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the contact also received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system); however, the part needed for the repair was not available. the manufacturer was notified. the approximate failure mileage was 46,000. updated 10/8/14*cn

I was driving in the rain on my way to work on a highway. with out warning my steering locks up, my battery light and engine lights turn on. along with this my cars temp goes through the roof. this is happening at 65 mph its 3 am i can no longer see or control my vehicle. thanks to my skilled driving i was able to pull the car over. i can't figure out what is wrong with my car i've had a professional look at it he doesn't know what do over than replace parts and do trial and error. im lucky to be alive every time i drive in the rain but its not me that i'm worried about. i don't want anybody to get hurt or killed due to my steering locking up. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact heard an extremely loud noise when the ignition was started. the noise lasted for five minutes and occurred whenever the vehicle was in operation. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the approximate failure mileage was 99,732.

Tl* the contact owned a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact crashed the vehicle into a flatbed tow truck and the air bags failed to deploy. there were no injuries and a police report was filed. the vehicle was destroyed. the manufacturer was not notified. the speed was unknown. the failure mileage was 176,000.

The electric door locks lock / unlock intermittently. when the car is started all the door locks should automatically lock, but they do not always lock. in addition, when you park the car and hit the door lock key all the door locks will not lock. when you start the car you have to manually check the door locks to make sure they have all locked. this is a serious safety issue if you have children in the car. in addition,when you park the car, you have to manually maker sure all the door locks actually lock.when i contacted my local dealer about the issue they stated that they had repaired a few vehicles for the door lock failures, but there was no recall. they indicated that the grease used for the locks melted and leaked into the lock solenoid causing the failures. i researched the issue on the internet and found many people who own the 2008/2009 chevy impala and malibu are complaining about the same issue. *tr

I parked on an incline, a driveway at a residence and when i was leaving and trying to start the car the ignition wouldn't engage until i lifted the key and centered it. this has happened several more times when i park on any kind of a incline. don't know if it's related to the recalls going on. i just thought you out to be aware. i contacted my dealer and they said i had to wait for a recall to bring it in for no charge. *tr

The back doors and the front passenger door will only lock and unlock manually. *tr

I've had my 2008 impala since march 2014, and i've yet to have my rear defrost in working condition. i feel like this a constant complaint so there should be something done about this when there is over 400 complaints made about this same issue. it is very uncomfortable to not be able to see out your rear window cause of frost and when you wipe it with a cloth that is no help neither because it goes right back to being fogy. help *tr

This car is so dangerous due to incredible wear on the tread on nearly new tires. all 4 tires are very worn when the tires have only 10,0000 miles on them. we are slipping and sliding on wet roads. even though we have had the car aligned -- there is something wrong with this car!!!! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the defroster system was not properly defrosting the rear window and was affecting his visibility. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing and the mechanic informed the contact that the wiring harness had overheated and was not carrying enough voltage for the vehicle. the mechanic also stated that where the connector was located, the wiring harness was smoldered and could have caused a fire. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 61,000.

Car started making clunking noise when turning steering wheel to the left. noise was subtle and infrequent at first. it has gradually increased in noise level and frequency. i can also feel the clunking in the steering wheel. *tr

While driving at highway speed, noticed some vibration from rear tires. checked tires when i got home. rear tires have extreme tread wear on the inside edge. this wear is hidden because it is on the very inside edges of the tires, and you don't notice when looking at the tires from the side of the car. most of the tire you can see looks normal. the wear is on the inner most 5% of the tread. and it is extreme wear, all the way through the steel belts. i researched and found a gm service bulletin for 2007-8 impala tire wear and suspension problems like this. but that bulletin only called for service on models with police suspension in the rear. the solution required replacement spindle arms to be installed. called gm and they will not replace my consumer spindles. but i have the same problem. this tire wear has caused bow outs and crashes if you look at reports that a google search can find. search for impala spindle and tire wear. you will be amazed at how obvious this deadly defect is. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the front passenger seat belt became jammed and became locked. the contact was unable to use the seat belt. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 67,000.

When i stop at a light or just come to a complete stop my car doesnt seem to want to go when i step on the gas. all of a sudden it shudders and jerks forward. very dangerous when the roads are slippery! this happened just after the warranty expired, but i am guessing that it only had about 46,000 miles on the car. my dealer said i would have to pay for them to look at the car, could run into alot of money, or wait for the check engine light to come on. i have seen alot of complaints about this problem online in different impala forums. gm said its out of warranty and basically not our problem. also, all 4 of my tires were worn out on the inside after only 20,000 miles. *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the engine power reduced warning light illuminated and the vehicle decelerated. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the failure mileage was 200,000 and the current mileage was 210,000.

Th engine of my 2008 impala completely shut off on two occasions approximately two years ago after hitting a relatively large pot hole. in the first incident, i was traveling west bound on snell road (oakland township, mi) between orion and rochester road and hit a large pot hole traveling approximately 40 miles per hour and the vehicle engine and electrical system completely shut off. as i recall, i steered the vehicle (manually) to the side of the road, put the vehicle in park, and restarted the engine. no other cars were coming either way. a similar incident happened approximately 3 months later as i was heading eastbound on snell road between mt. vernon and rochester road. when the gm ignition recalls started, i did not correlate these incidents with the recall. however, when i read a newspaper account recently of a gm employee experiencing the same situation with her 2006 impala, i realized it must have been an ignition issue as well. i assumed the 2008 impala would be recalled like the 2006 impala but to date, i the 2008 impala has not yet been recalled. please contact me with any further questions.

After driving my car to the store i pulled up to park my car. after i came back to get into it the shifter would not disengage at all. i was stranded. i was told it was a common and well known issue with chevrolet impala models. after contacting gm they told me they were sorry and there is nothing they can do about it. i'm still waiting to see what tricks this car does next. i now believe it is poorly made and i will never own another one.. gm cant even make a cup holder round like a cup. sorry i didn't see that before i bought it or might have an engineering clue. also both my door locks on the drivers side consecutively stopped working and its not the fuses. there's 200 bucks to fix that i don't have and i have to shift my car by using a screwdriver and pushing the silver button under the console which releases the shifter. thank god chevy had back up for that engineering mistake because i don't have the money to fix that one either. now i'm just guessing if my car should be on recall. gm told me on the phone i would just have to wait. lesson learned never by a car just because u you like the body style! thanks *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the ignition failed and the vehicle would not start. in addition, the ignition had become stuck and prevented the vehicle from turning off. the failure occurred intermittently for three years. the dealer repaired the vehicle, but the diagnosis was unknown. the manufacturer was notified. the approximate failure mileage was 94,134.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the key could be removed from the ignition when the ignition was in the on position. the failure recurred intermittently. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 118,000.

Excessive left side tire wear, especially left rear. left side tires need replaced every 34 thousand miles. i guess the left rear would go faster if i did not rotate the tires to spread the wear. car when bought came with replacement tires at 34 thousand miles, i replaced them at 67 thousand and 102 thousand. problem still exists. i keep an eye on them, otherwise left rear tire would likely have been destroyed by this condition. at 67k miles firestone said they would have to drill holes to align car properly. this is an obvious safety problem, especially since the wear is on the inside of the tire where most folks don't look. i called and mailed gm and they don't care, guess we need some accidents first. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to shift into park and the key became lodged in the ignition. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician diagnosed that the gear shifter cable was defective and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 105,000.

I was driving when vehicle lost power and car shut off. i put the car in neutral and restarted the motor and this has happened on a few occasions. more recently, at times car will not turn over or crank and the check engine light comes on. then suddenly the car cranks and after some time has passed the check engine light shuts off. i took the car to the dealership and they told me it was the battery. i replaced the battery at the dealership but it still does the same thing. i took the car back to the dealership but the dealership said they could not find the problem. so i took the car to another mechanic and he told me it was the ignition 1 switch circuit 2 (code p1682). *tr

I was driving when vehicle lost power and car shut off. i put the car in neutral and restarted the motor and this has happened on a few occasions. more recently, at times car will not turn over or crank and the check engine light comes on. then suddenly the car cranks and after some time has passed the check engine light shuts off. i took the car to the dealership and they told me it was the battery. i replaced the battery at the dealership but it still does the same thing. i took the car back to the dealership but the dealership said they could not find the problem. so i took the car to another mechanic and he told me it was the ignition 1 switch circuit 2 (code p1682). *tr

When accelerating after a stop, transmission feels like it's slipping, the car does not want to move. after applying enough gas, the car will "brake loose" and lunge forward. this can definitely cause an accident. *tr

After stopping at a light, brakes (not sure if all 4) will not release. after depressing gas pedal brakes will release and car lunges forward. this has happened twice in the last 3 days. *tr

Coming down off of a mountain in west virginia on trip to ohio. applied brakes. front end began to shake. only way to stop shaking was to take foot off of brake. took to chevrolet dealership. was told that was normal. i don't see how it could be normal. have not made the trip since so have not had it repaired. *tr

While driving 65mph vehicle just died. was not able to start for about 15 mins. this has happened several times nearly causing several accidents. the vehicle intermittently has reduced engine power while driving and jerks from a complete stop sometimes. now the oil engine pressure/turn off engine light and alarm go off all the time. replace the sensor, but to no avail. the loud knocking sound from the dash is utterly annoying. i think the fact that only the police cars got recalled is insane, no matter what the recall was. i'm sure once they took those vehicles in; all the other issues i have mentioned were also fixed. also the rear driver side power lock is faulty and unsafe when traveling with young children. i honestly believe with so many consumers having the exact same problems, gm should issue a recall on these vehicles before several tragedies occur and we then just become statistics. please help. there are so many of us out here with the exact same issues on these impalas who should not have to pay for the repair of something that apparently should be recalled by gm. thank you for your attention to this matter. *tr updated 2/18/2015 *js

All four door locks stopped working from the driver door control or the fob. the only way to unlock the doors is to physically pull up on the lock. in the case of an accident, i will be unable to unlock any of the doors without physically pulling the door lock. this creates a safety hazard, especially since the car may suddenly stop working. i'm afraid i will be killed while driving this car! the car does not stay in alignment. the car has been realligned at least three times and this for a vehicle with only 37637 miles, this is an injustice. *tr

While driving to work on 29 may 2014 i hit a small pothole. the pothole is 10" across, 3-4" deep, and i hit it head on. this caused my car to shut off, which i didn't realize until i tried to accelerate. i then realized i had no power steering or breaks and had to pull off to the side of the road to restart the car. luckily there were no cars behind me, so other than having to pull off the road on a curve i was lucky. i called both my local gm dealer (ressler of bozeman, mt) and gm customer support to tell them about the issue. the local dealer told me there was no issue with the car, no recalls, and nothing to worry about. the technician told me to "avoid hitting potholes". given the state of the roads that may be hard to do. the gm support told me there was no recall at the moment but there might be one down the road and to watch the news. *tr

Once my vehicle got near 80k miles, it began to randomly shut down on me as i drive. the message "engine power reduced, service throttle" comes on and i barely have time to pull out of harm's way before the car won't move. this has happened numerous times over the past year--most recently, three times while driving on the freeway and turnpike on saturday june 28. driving at 70mph and having my car suddenly lose power is beyond ridiculous. when my mechanic pulls the error code, it's just a general computer error every time. nothing at all about the throttle has ever shown. why is this not a recall when you search "impala engine power reduced" and see there are a ton of people with the same issue? does someone have to die before this issue gets fixed? *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact stated while driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle restarted and resumed normally. the failure recurred four times. there was a recall related to the failure under nhtsa campaign id number 14v355000 (electrical system); however, the vin was not included. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 58,000.

Tire blowout. due to defective rear suspension that caused tires to be misaligned. the defective spindles caused the weight of the car to ride on the very inside corners of the rear tires. 90% of the tire wear was on 10% of the tires. this caused the hidden inside one inch of the tire to wear through the tire safety belts, expose the tire threads, and then blowout. both rear tires did this. the pictures are stunning to see how much of the tire tread looks perfect and how devastating the wear was to the inner most inch. to most people looking at the tires from the side, they looked fine.no one expects the damage they don't see hidden from daily view. the tire wear is extremely accelerated once it reaches the soft material just under the tread. it can go from thin tread to a hole in the safety belt material in 1000 miles of wear. gm issued technical service bulletin in 2008 about this exact symptom, but only called for repair of police model impalas. they have not called for repair of similar general public owners models. so we did not know until we had a blowout. the dealer would do nothing because it was not a police car covered in the tsb. we paid for 4 new times, and alignment. but the problem still exists. the new tires are wearing out the same. there is little winter traction in the rear because of such small amount of tread on the road. *tr

I was at a stop sign, when i went to pull onto the highway, the transmission slipped and hesitated! i took it to gm dealer and was told they could find no problem with it! it would actually have to go bad before they could do anything about it! now i have 68000 miles on it, and the problem happens daily! two days ago, when pulling on to the highway, it hesitated again, but this time there was a semi coming! luckily it finally took hold and i could proceed! i saw on the internet, that this is a common problem for this vehicle!! why, doesn't gm fix it?? also, i have had my car in for engine problems, they have removed the engine from the car, and "decarboned the cylinder"! now about 30000 miles later it has the same problem again! *tr

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. *tr

Service traction control/engine power reduced lights came on dash. car lost all power and when stomping the gas pedal speed would resume, very hesitant from a dead stop. car was jerking, shut off traction control and car jerked then too. gm needs to fix this before there are deaths. also i have no unlocking doors. they have to all be manually unlocked. battery was replaced in car and on key fab. gas pedal sensor and throttle body sensor are the triggered codes, gm needs to find the real solution as these don't seem to fix problem. *tr

3 of the 4 door locks won't operate with a key fob or the door panel and there's no key access anywhere outside except the drivers side which is the only lock that currently works...with children or adults in the back seat or the passenger side this creates a serious hazard in the event of an accident or the need to enter the car urgently if being pursued by an abductor. small children wouldn't be able to manually unlock doors to exit the vehicle in case of an emergency and the driver would have to climb over the back seat to access the lock manually or lose precious time rolling windows down and getting out of the car to open the door locks from outside the car....this vehicle is low mileage and these locks are defective. many have been blogging about these defective door locks and gm needs to recall these and replace their defective door lock actuators stat at no cost to the consumer! *tr

Picking up grand children at curbside from school the doors fail to unlock causing me to go out in traffic get in the car and start it in order to roll down the windows so that the kids can unlock the doors manually that is if they are not distracted by something. this is a safety issue because you never know what a 4, 6 and 7 year old will do. also the child safety lock feature doesn't work when car is put in drive. *tr

2008 chevrolet impala. consumer writes in regards to recalls and faulty parts on vehicle. *smd the consumer stated he experienced a reduction in engine power continuously, which resulted in the vehicle stalling, in traffic. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while driving 20 mph, the vehicle stalled and the check engine indicator illuminated. after five minutes, the contact restarted the vehicle and it operated normally. the contact immediately drove to the dealer who stated that the accelerator pedal needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was notified. the failure mileage was 41,550.

Our 2008 impala ls, with 100,000 miles, is having the same problem i am seeing at this web site and all across the internet. last month, may, 2014, and this month, june, 2014, there was a sudden reduced power alert on the dashboard and the check engine light came on. the speed immediately dropped to no more than 35 mph. before i could get it to advance to have them check to see if any codes had been dropped by the computer, the check engine light went off. there was no reduced power message either, and the speed returned to normal. i was told to try fuel injector cleaner, which i did. all went well for almost a month, when the same thing happened again this month. this time i was able to get it to advance with the check engine light still on. the computer had dropped 2 codes, both related to the accelerator pedal position sensor. advance did not have the part, nor did autozone. fortunately, napa did, for $90, including tax. our local chevy dealership wanted $50 more. since it is a very easy part to replace even for an amateur like me, i replaced it. there are only 2 10 mm bolts to remove and an electrical connection to unplug. so it was pretty simple, and so far, this has done the trick, but it's only been 24 hours. this apparently is a job that the dealerships want to charge $300 to $400 to do. as i said, this is a widespread problem for gm, and they have not and will not, so far, do a recall. they should. i'm only out $90 so far, but other people are out much more. if i have the dreaded, follow-up problem with the throttle body, i will be out a whole lot more. i sent an e-mail to chevrolet after the first instance, and did get a response back. i told him i didn't want to take any further action unless this happens again. i will be contacting him again now about this latest incident. *tr

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. *tr

My seat belts won't lock properly. the passenger belt has the most issues and you have to push it in and then click it. in and then you can't guarantee it will stay locked. *tr

Was driving on busy one lane road, reduced speed, check traction control, check engine light came on and car slowed down to 45 and would not go any faster, was able to pull off of road and shut car off started about 5 minutes later no indication of the problem. two days later the problem came back. went to internet to check problem seems like there have been 100,000 s of these problems many resulting in accidents. it does not show that there has been a recall. this is very serious if i would have been on a freeway with trucks traveling at high speed i could have been killed. what has the vehicle safety board done to protect owners of faulty vehicles? *tr

I too am very upset with the issue with the door lock issue. the back passenger drivers side door does not unlock with the fob or the door unlock control. the only way to physically unlock the door is to recline the drivers seat and reach back and unlock the door manually. in the event of an emergency this is b.s. i have done much research on the internet on this subject and was overwhelmed by the number of other people with the same issue. this is so disturbing! i wish chevrolet would do the right thing and make it right to its customers. *tr

I purchased my 2008 chevy impala in 2009 about a yr after my purchase i noticed my rear drivers side door would not lock or unlock with either the keyless remote or the lock button on the door since then the front passenger door lock has did the same thing. but the final straw was now the rear passenger door has went out. that is unacceptable to me and my family i have two small grandbabies one of them with cancer, that are both in carseats. if any of the doors lock they cannot i repeat cannot be unlocked from the outside nor can they be unlocked from the keyless remote or the button on the door once the doors are locked the only way they can be unlocked is by tilting the seat back and manually unlocking them. this is putting my grandchildren in grave danger if we are in an accident and i cannot get to them no one else can either unless they knock the window out, which endangers the children. i demand to know why when it comes to thousands of children's lives being put in danger by a defect of your product that your company is dragging your feet on recalling these cars. your recalling millions of cars for this defect and that defect but your # 1 priority should be to protect the children that cant protect themselves. and all us parents/grandparents are at our wits end. we bought your product in good faith now its time for your company to do what's right recall all these -2008- and other chevy impalas for faulty door actuators before children get hurt or god forbid killed . very worried and unhappy grandmother. *tr

Frequently, service traction control and engine power is reduced lights come on. when this happens, car is sluggish and will not accelerate. this is very dangerous because it happens unexpectedly and causes vehicle to decelerate quickly. typically the car will start normally after sitting for 15-30 minutes but check engine light remains on for some time. also, the message engine hot/ac off fires randomly. temperature gauge rests at zero. it will start working again either through manual reset by removing battery cables and reconnecting or randomly start working again on its own. there are numerous reports of both issues on the internet which indicate replacement of sensors/throttle are very expensive and do not fix the issues. *tr

This is the second incident we have had with our 2008 chevrolet impala where this problem has occurred. the most recent incident was on wednesday may 21st, around 730 pm. my wife was driving on a road with a posted speed limit of 45 miles per hour, she said she was going about 48 when the traction control light came on, and the messaging system indicated "reduced engine power." when this happens the vehicle slows rather rapidly, and then it is impossible to accelerate beyond about 30 miles per hour or so. due to the rapid decline in speed and the fact that this occurs without warning, i believe this should be an immediately acted upon problem. i contacted gm only to be told that i have to take it to get it looked at by one of their local dealerships, and pay for that diagnostic. in my online research i have discovered many, probably in the hundreds, who've experienced this identical issue. some of which have take their car to gm who has concluded according to post of experiences on edmunds that they were unable to determine the source of the problem or repair it. this is a problem that require immediate attention. i can't imagine how differently this could have gone should my wife have been going 75 mph on interstate 80. we live along i-80 and travel it frequently. however as a result of this problem we are essentially unable to trust our vehicle beyond about 50 miles per hour. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that all of the doors failed to lock and could only be unlocked manually. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician diagnosed that the door actuator needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 73,000. updated 8/11/14*cn the consumer stated the vehicle has been repaired. the manufacturer paid half the cost. updated 8/21/2014 *js

Started the car, drove about a mile and a half to my destination. parked, turned key to turn car off. engine turned off but key no longer switches completely off in order for me to take the key out of the ignition. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the vehicle decelerated and the reduce engine power warning lamp illuminated. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 53,000 and the current mileage was 54,000.

The bolt/clip to the passenger side front seat belt clip to the b-pillar fell off while driving without any pressure applied. the same happened approximately six months ago. after both times, i had to screw and tighten the bolt/screw to reattach the seat belt clip to the b-pillar. seat belts are one of the most important safety components of a vehicle. failure of the b-pillar clip/support of a seat belt in the event of a collision would likely result in a catastrophic injuries, which may have been preventable should the seat belt have functioned property as intended. *tr

I had to replace lower control,and trans. shift linkage i call to see if there was a recall gm said only on police models another time i had to have car towed to dealership to have trans. linkage repaired. *tr

It was raining and lost power steering at speed. this has continued each time it has rained or going through a car wash. very dangerous because the car will not turn. this type of incident has occurred more than 50 times and the dealership only laughed at me when i called. is chevy waiting till my family is killed before noticing this issue like with the other recent recalls. *tr

Difficulty shifting into gear from park with vehicle started or off when depressing brake. shift lever was locked and would not move. on 3/16/2014 it completely locked in park position. i called road service and they removed part of console cover and found wire had broken in wire harness (black) which controls release of gear shift while depressing brake pedal. they showed me how to depress release button for parking gear. i had to do this for 3 days manually till i could get a electrical shop repair the broken wire subsequent wire harness as they told me it was not feasible to replace just the black wire to the park gear release. it cost me $465.00 for repairs. i checked on line and found this has been a quite a problem with 2008 chevy impala's and is happened quite frequently. my question is why gm has not issued a bulletin due to this problem to correct it. to be stranded and in the dark is quite a frightening situation. *tr

I have had many problems with the engine power being reduced due to code 2135, it's a throttle position problem that has happened maybe 50-100 times over the past year. i can clean the throttle plate and it'll be fine for a few days, but is getting progressively worse. it is very dangerous when the car's power is reduced so quickly, especially on freeways. i've nearly been rearended a few times now. i've complained to chevrolet and they only say there isn't a recall and to take it to the dealer for service. i've contacted the dealer and was told they'd clean the throttle body, which is what i am doing. there needs to be a recall for safety's sake, this is a very deadly problem that they need to address. it's not the consumer's fault at all. thank you. *tr

Whenever it is raining or i drive through a puddle of water on the ground, the steering wheel locks up for about 10-15 seconds and the car seems to lose power. for this reason i dread driving my car when it rains. is this being recalled???? *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact stated while traveling at any speed, the sensor illuminated for reduced power intermittently. the contact stated that the acceleration pedal had to be engaged as the speed reduced without warning. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who reset the code and the failure recurred. the vehicle was further diagnosed by a dealer that the throttle body sensor needed to be replaced. the vehicle was scheduled to be repaired. the vin was not available. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

When driving through st. louis around midnight on i-270 on may 3, the "engine power is reduced" message came on and the car slowed dramatically right in the middle lane of the interstate. quite scary indeed, not to mention the lurching. after being nearly run over on both sides, i pulled off in a very dark part of town and the police came by to check on me. initially the car wouldn't start with the message, "starting is disabled, service throttle." after about an hour, the thing allowed me to start it, but still with the "power is reduced" message. i actually drove that thing home (over 90 miles) with semis bearing down on me, alternating flashers and watching over my shoulder. anyway, the next day, it still wouldn't run normally, but i limped over to an autozone and i replaced the throttle assembly and the throttle body (the engine code said p0651, but that was a waste of $300). no help, same message. i let the car sit. when it first started up, still had the message. but about 5 minutes later, the car started normally!!! the check engine light is on now, but those codes haven't been accurate so far. while the car was running normally, i went out and jiggled all the wiring both under the dash and above the throttle, but could not find a loose wire or get the car to shift into the "engine power reduced" message. i also tapped on and jiggled the air box (because i was told that's where the ecm is located). still couldn't get it to go bad. came back out the next time and the car had the "engine power is reduced" message and running horribly. i was fortunate not to be killed, these cars are moving chicanes. i am totally at a loss as to what is going on. gm service reps say "go to the dealer" but online shows this only results in a bunch of expensive replaced parts that didn't fix the problem. i only suffered a backache but this car is an accident waiting to happen. *tr

On friday may 2, 2014, i went and bought $72 worth of groceries, all but $10 were frozen or cold and it was about 80 degrees outside. when i got home and went to take the groceries out of the trunk the trunk would not open. i then took it to the shop to see if they could get it open they could not. they told me that they looked the problem up online and said it was a factory defect/recall and that if i took it to an actual chevy dealership or manufacture that they would have to pay for it. when i took it to a chevy dealership, saturday may 3, 2014, they said that i was going to have to pay for it because my car isn't under warranty any more. i feel like chevy should still pay for it and reimburse me for my groceries that i lost. it was not my fault that the trunk would not open and it is also not my fault that the previous owner either 1) did not turn the recall in or 2) didn't bother to tell anyone about it. *tr

I own a 2008 chevy impala which has been having computer problems for 1 yr now. it reads out reduced engine power and the car wont go faster than 40 mph. ive had it fixed but then comes right back up, one mechanic says to clean the throttle and another says its sensors. this is becoming quite a problem and nobody can fix it permanently. it is a serious saftey issue due to the fact that i transport grandchildren around and the car looses power out of nowhere,then just shuts down in the middle of traffic. i cant keep paying all this money for it to just happen over and over with no results. when is this going to be on the recall list? i went online to find out there are alot of other people having the same exact issue. please help me? i cant afford to keep paying for this when its never actually been fixed. i have no problem paying to have my car fixed but i do when i have to pay over and over again and its still not fixed. *tr

Driving down highway when check engine light and "engine power reduced" appeared on my dash. soon after my speed and power was cut from 70 mph to under 40. i got another message saying "service throttle disabled" and my car lost all ability to accelerate and steer. i was forced to pull over and waited until it started up again. this is a dangerous flaw that is happening to many gm owners. please recall for everyone's safety. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while he drove at approximately 40 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the failure was experienced several times. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who reprogrammed the computer but the failure was not corrected. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure and current mileage was 61,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while accelerating from a complete stop, the vehicle jerked. in addition, the vehicle failed to shift from park and the ignition key failed to release. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and an authorized dealer who were both unable to locate the failure. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 30,000.

Tl- contact owns a 2008 chevey impala lt. the failure occured april 2014. the contact was driving and you hit a pothole. the contact stated that they had to put on hazard lights on. the contact brakes failed after hitting the pothole, preventing her from stoping the vehicle. the contact stated the key ignition failed. the current millage is 109,000. the contact called the manufacture. there were no repairs made on the vehicle.

Vehicle stalls out. for example after sitting at a red light and then trying to accelerate the cars stalls and won't pick up speed, it then jerks hard and drive as usual. *tr

The key is stuck in the ignition switch and won't come out. *tr

2008 chevrolet impala. consumer writes in regards to transmission failure. *smd the consumer stated the vehicle was purchased in sept 2007, and in sept 2009, the transmission had to be replaced. the vehicle was covered under 100% warranty and she was given a rental car. the transmission was replaced a for a second time, and lasted until march 2014. the consumer stated the transmission was replaced for a 3rd time and it hasn't even been 7 years. the consumer stated the vehicle would hesitate from a stop. the dealer also stated the vehicle needed engine mount and stabilizer links. *jb

I drive the car and it says engine power reduced stabilatrak it slows down and it feels forced to drive so i pull to the side of the road wait about 10 to 15 minutes and it starts but then it got to the point were it wasn't even drivable with it stating engine power reduced stabilatrak so i called chevy in modesto ca asked if there was a recall they said no and i told them i seen a lot of complaints on line with the same problems i was going through they said you cant believe everything online miss i took the car into the a mechanic i know he diagnosed it as being a throttle sensor and pedal sensor charged me 587$ i thought the problem was solved a week later it did again engine power reduced but this time it started over heating to ive had nothing but problembs with this car ive also changed the tires numerous times the sensor for tires is always lighthing up and saying check left front tire or back tire i take it to the tire shop they say tires are fine but the back ones need to be changed i change the back tires it still says check back tires ive also had the suspension fixed a few times when itswindy i feel the car moving from side to side i also have had engine problems with the transmission was replaced nowit has has 2 blown head gaskets all in all the past 2 to 3 years i have payed 4 to 6,000 in repair and itsstill running like with it stating engine power reduced stabilatrak i need my vehicleto befixed of this problem. *tt

While driving message reduced engine power is displayed along with throttle disabled message, engine shuts off, making vehicle difficult to steer. left my wife stranded in middle of road. car restarts after approx. 15 min and displays orange engine light. took to webbs texaco in lakeland, fl and they say it has a bad ecm. previously shut off at 70 mph on interstate. *tr

After going through a puddle on rainy days i loose power steering control for about 10 to 30 seconds. had serpentine belt replaced and tensioner adjusted. power steering level is good. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the vehicle independently decelerated. the contact's traction control light immediately illuminated after the failure occurred. the contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic, who stated that the accelerator pedal and gear shift were both replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacture was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 35,000.

The driver side fan blows only cold air, so no defogging occurs on drivers side, obstructing drivers view. *tr

While accelerating the car lost the ability to continue accelerating all at once which caused a jerking motion of the car causing me(the driver) to be thrown forward hitting my head on the steering wheel. it all happened very fast and the reduced engine power and traction control message appeared on the dash board and is still on the dash board. as i said it all happened very fast but i was able to brace myself slightly which is the only reason i was not seriously injured. this issue which now after speaking to my car mechanic and me seeing many other people having the same issue after doing some research online is a death sentence to someone. someone is going to die from the car losing the ability to accelerate all at once along with a jerking motion that makes you want to have a foot on the gas and a foot on the brake to be able to stop should the car take off on it own. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while exiting a parking lot, the vehicle suddenly stalled without warning. the starter disabled, service throttle and engine power low warning messages displayed on the instrument panel after the failure. the vehicle was restarted after numerous attempts however, the failure progressed into an intermittent occurrence. the vehicle was taken to the dealer , who stated that the engine control module would need to be replaced. the manufacture was alerted about the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 128,000. updated 06/27/14*lj the consumer stated the vehicle was repaired. an occasional, split second stall or missing out can be detected. if it continues after the oil change and transmission fluid check the consumer will report it to the dealer. updated 07/2/2014 *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while traveling various speeds, the vehicle suddenly lost acceleration power. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure could not be diagnosed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. the failure mileage was 80,000.

Ignition failure and associated power loss occurred while driving on a crowded expressway after hitting a bump in the left lane. a very heavy key chain was in the ignition at the time. with no signals, flashers, or power steering, using only rapidly fading inertia for power, i had to make my way over to the right lane and on to the shoulder through thick, unyielding 70 mph traffic. terrifying; collision narrowly missed.

Petition for defect and recall re a major defect in the gm algorithms identifying the weight and size of occupants at impact and may inhibit airbag deployment; defect is probably in all gm vehicles from 2003-2010; attachments not imaged fwd to nvs200.*sd on april 9, 2011, the driver and the passenger were struck on the right passenger side by a chevrolet tahoe forcing them to violently collided into the center cement retaining barrier with its front left side. although, the passenger was seated in the front passenger seat and properly wearing his seat belt he sustained severe and permanent brain injuries in the side impact collision, when his air bag failed to properly inflate. the driver was also injured.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact stated while driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle suddenly decelerated to approximately 5 mph. the contact indicated that the vehicle traction control and engine reduce power warning lights illuminated prior to the vehicle decelerating. the contact stated that after turning the engine off and restarting the vehicle operated as normal. vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 105,521. *tr

Known rear camber problems causing rear tires to go bald and fail and highways speeds with less the 20,000 miles. recall was performed on police package models but not civilian however parts are identical. *tr

I purchased a chevy 08 impala in late january 2013 with less that 55k mile on it, now it's been about a year it's around 64k mile. today on my way to work, the traction control light and engine light are on and there are the message of traction control is on and also the engine power is reduced. i felt the speed of the car reduced, luckily i am on local street without many traffic. after about an hour i tried to tested it again and only the engine light is on, the speed of the car is normal. i am not familiar with car problems and also it's my first time to own a car. but i read a lot posts online http://forums.edmunds.com/discussion/13406/chevrolet/impala/chevy-impala-reduced-engine-power-message/p26 and found so many people experiencing the similar problems. the same problem would later happen in my situation. i am disappointed to learn that gm hasn't resolved this issue. i hope i could fix it soon. *tr

Had clicking noise in the dash of the vehicle and according to the local chevrolet dealer it was the air recirculation door actuator and the air temp. door actuator on the vehicle.

Every time i would drive the 08 chevy impala the key would not turn all the way out. it did that for about a week. then when i made it to work it did the same thing. came out to go home it would not start at all the key wouldn't turn over. so we had to put it in manual mode to drive it to a shop. a wire in the handle to change gears broke because i was told the wire was to short. now this was 42 or 43 thousand miles now at 82 its doing the same thing again. why no recall? *tr

Slowing for red light, went through a small puddle on right side of the road. steering wheel locks up. thankfully i was stopping and not needing to turn. it only lasts for 10-20 seconds, but is frightening for the loss of control. i'm afraid to get on the freeway when it's wet, because i don't know if it's the depth of water or just getting the tires wet period. i've checked with the dealer where i bought the car, but there are no recalls for this model year. it has happened several times since, but since i know of the problem i try to avoid all puddles and freeway if it's raining. i've read other sites that this has happened often with other 2008 impala, same conditions(most dealers unable to fix problem - seems to keep happening). would be great if gm would come forward to fix the problem or recall the vehicle all together. *tr

Key will not release from ignition. car will not completely turn off, engine not running but electrical still on, drains battery and car only starts with a jump. *tr

Just bought the car 3 weeks ago with brand new tires on them, and now the rear tires are going bald on the inside of the vehicle. going to dealership on saturday to get new tires that they are paying for on the back, but i don't know why this is happening. very unsatisfied with gm product, i want in on that lawsuit that is going against gm for this faulty year. *tr

While driving i noticed rear window was still covered with ice,the rear defroster was not working although the switch was on and light was illuminated,after that i searched internet sites and found that a connector on the passenger side has commonly burnt up so i checked mine and sure enough it is,another guy at work has the same thing on his impala,currently car is at dealer being insp but they have said so far they won't cover repair,this is a fire hazard inside the passenger compartment of the car. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact stated while driving various speeds, the traction control, stability track and engine reduce power warning lamp illuminated. after the warning lamps illuminated, the vehicle suddenly decelerated. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the failure and current mileage was 92,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact stated while driving 65 mph, the reduce engine power warning message illuminated and the vehicle decelerated. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 128,000.

Recently, the car looses power steering when it rains, or i go through a puddle. i took it to the chevrolet dealer (best chevrolet) where i bought it new some years ago. they had no idea what caused it, said they never heard of such a thing. they changed the serpentine belt and tensioner, and it still does it. the power steering goes out for about 10 seconds, and in deep water i also get a dummy light about the electrical system. it's scary to drive; but, i don't want to just sell it cause someone else an injury. *tr

My engine power reduced light keeps coming on and the power is significantly affected. i can set my cruise and then without warning the light comes on, cruise stops working and car slows down. this is a hazard in fast moving traffic. it appears that this is a very common problem among 2008 model impalas. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while traveling 65 mph, the vehicle suddenly lost acceleration power as the traction control warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure could not be diagnosed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. the failure mileage was 102,348. the vin was unavailable.

I have a 2008 chevrolet impala ltz. i have had several occasions now when my car has started flashing "service stabilitrak" "engine power reduced" "service airbags" and then all the corresponding lights come on. one of the times the vehicle flashed all of those warnings, the lights came on and the car died, while i was driving. it lost all power and it took everything i had to steer the vehicle off the road. i had my four year old with me that time and was scared i was not going to be able to get us to a safe spot to sit and wait for help. the most recent incident happened last evening on my way home from work. i was driving on the freeway going about 75mph, the warnings flashed and then my car lost power and felt as though it was not handling the road as well as it should. i live in mn and we are in the middle of winter now. i need my car to be safe and i rely on this car to get my son and i to where we need to go safely! this is the only vehicle i have and cannot afford for something to happen to it. i have been reading several forums about others that this is happening to and can't help but feel there has to be something more to the situation. i would feel horrible if something ever happened to my family or anyone else because of my faulty vehicle!! this needs to be figured out and taken care of. *tr

I was driving at highway speed (60 mph) on a two lane road. temperature was below freezing, no ice or snow. suddenly a bell sounded, the "service traction control" blinked on the display, the traction light came on, and then the vehicle suddenly reduced power, and "engine power reduced" displayed alternately with the "service traction control" warning. i was scared, but had about 8 miles to drive to my home town. i pulled to the shoulder at about 40 mph, turned on my flashers, and continued on to my home. if this had happened with ice on the road, as there had been that morning on my way to work, a crash would no doubt have occurred as these roads are very slippery in winter. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle service traction control and engine power reduced lights illuminated. the vehicle was not taken for diagnosis or repairs. the manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 100,500.

My key is stuck in the ignition and will not come out. i can not turn it off completely.

I was driving about 35 mph the entire car system shut off , no warning lights came, i rolled into a dirt parking lot, and turned the key off, sat there for a little while then continue to work, had to take alternate route, didn't know when or if it would happen again. it did happen again later that afternoon, while autozone tech was checking my battery. it was frightening, thank god!! traffic was light.i live where a lot of big rigs come and go, i mostly drive freeways, but that day i had to change my route. *tr

While driving at 60 mph the cars service traction control light comes on and so does the abs brake service light. the car then reduces power to no more then 35-40 mph and that's with the gas pedal floored. it has happened since new. i have changed out the harness, and wheel hub and it still happens, sometimes in very dangerous situations like while driving on a hwy with a truck behind you and the car goes from 60 mph to 40 mph in a heart beat. the dealership said its a common electrical problem with gm cars in 2006-2009. the only part left to change would be the computer modulator, however talking to other gm owners with the same problem it doesn't seem to help. *tr

In june 2012 i had this problem error message read: "engine power reduced " as i was driving 55 mph on highway mph fell below to 40 i had to get off highway. i had this problem fixed so i thought it cost me about 360 dollars. same exact recurring problem same error message today 12/09/13. this is ridiculous gm has to know this is not safe. dealership will not repair again at their own expense. too much money for me to continue paying over n over again. they need to recall this car it's outrageous! can someone please help us?! *tr

While the vehicle was stopped, the driver's side rear door would not open. it does not open one month later, after multiple attempts to lock and unlock door and engaging the handle from inside and out. in the event of accident or emergency, the inability to open the door could quickly result in death or injury. in a family with three vehicles of this make and model, all three have experienced this problem. chevrolet dealer was unwilling to inform manufacturer of defect.

I have owned my 2008 chevy impala since june 2011 after two winters and heading into a third i have noticed that this car can not be controlled in any snowy condition. i have had the same problem every winter since i have owned the car, when driving the car is all over the road and nearly impossible to keep under control. other cars pass by me and stare at me as if something is wrong with me but it is the car, i can barely go 25 mph while other cars are doing 40mph+ with no problem. i have brought the car into the dealership multiple times and they have no solution to my problem, i have also had the notorious tire wear on the inside only problem too. even after brand new tires and alignment the car have zero improvement when it comes to handling in the snow. when trying to go anything faster than 25 mph it seems like the traction control light wont stop blinking as if the car cant grab on to anything and is drifting around freely. this is really a problem and can be life threatening if their is no solution offered, i do not feel comfortable nor safe while driving it and that is an issue when you live in chicago. if any one knows a fix to this problem i would greatly appreciate it or i guess i will just have to borrow someone else's car when it snows and i have to be somewhere. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the rear driver's side tire blew without warning. the contact also mentioned that the problem had occurred on three separate occasions with three different tires placed on the rear driver's side. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 80,000. the vin was not available.

The incident date above is approximate but the first event with a tire center was a saturday in march 2011. (although the tire pressure issue had been on-going during the warranty period, it did not appear to be related to the warranty.) the car was taken to american automotive tire and services, stafford, va. the tire had been losing pressure. several months later, on feb. 1, 2012, my friend took the car to another tire service center along garrisonville road, stafford, va, where the service technician provided copies of gm bulletin # 05-03-10-003f: low tire pressure, leaking cast aluminum wheels (repair with adhesive sealant) - (apr 27, 2010) and a technical service bulletin for the 2008 chevrolet impala ss. on feb 2, 2012, radley chevrolet, fredericksburg, va, (radley) found that "the left rear rim is leaking air" and "found inner rim leaking air on bead." the technician followed #05-03-10-003f and verified the repair. on sept 12, 2012, radley's tech "found after letting rim sit in tank for period of time - very small leak coming from inside of cast aluminum wheel . . . " on oct. 11, 2012, radley cleaned the corrosion from the wheels and added adhesive sealant. the tire continued to leak. on oct. 22, 2013, ourisman chevrolet, alexandria, va, found "ongoing loss of air from tires - possible bead corrosion; cause of air loss from left front wheel small leak threw [sic] rim in where rim has oxidized [sic] ...other wheels showing same oxidized [sic] marks." gm agreed to pay 60% of the cost of one wheel replacement $330.28. the dealer recommended to gm that all four wheels be replaced for $1088.73. gm authorized replacing one wheel. gm's #05-03-10-003f applies to all prior years of all passenger cars & light duty trucks. gm must resolve this long-standing dangerous safety issue. general motors should pay to replace all of my wheels at its sole expense. *tr

Whenever it is raining or i drive through a puddle of water on the ground, the steering wheel locks up for about 10-15 seconds and the car seems to lose power. i've concluded that this must be some sort of serpentine belt issue as a lot of components are affected at once such as alternator, power steering etc. this is extremely dangerous in my opinion as onset is unpredictable especially in hazardous conditions such as raining and for this reason i dread driving my car when it rains. please someone acknowledge this as a legitimate concern!!! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while parked, the key would not disengage from the ignition. additionally, the gear shifter would sporadically fail to move out of park. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

Driving through a water puddle i lost my power steering ,happens everytime i hit water, it has also locked up on me a couple times. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Service air bag light comes on intermittently, can't pinpoint what would trigger this. occurs every week since april 2013. seems to be many complaints online of people having the same issue. *tr

Driving my car over a water puddle the steering quit working for about 15 to 20 seconds , this the second time this has happened. *tr

When applying brake steering wheel clunks. also when turning steering wheel you feel a clunk. intermediate shaft is issue have had car looked at and problem has been verified. *tr

Alarm/security system is preventing car to start. there have not been any recalls on this vehicle alarm/security system, but multiple of complaints have been posted about this defect. *tr

This situation happens frequently with this car when it rains and the ground is wet. my steering wheel locks when driving my car in the rainy weather. it appears that when something underneath the car gets wet the steering wheel locks. i've taken it to the dealer for this problem and they can't find anything wrong with it. the belt was replaced and the problem persist. i'm afraid to drive the car, especially, when it rains. i'm afraid the steering wheel will start locking when driving in dry weather too! *tr

Rear door passenger side will not lock or unlock with keyless entry. they lock is also positioned way to the back side of the door making it very troublesome to unlock the door manually. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact stated while traveling 65 mph, the vehicle went into limp mode and the service traction control warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where the failure could not be diagnosed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted about the failure. the failure mileage was 90,000.

I turned my car on, put on my seat belt, put my foot on the brakes, and tried to shift my car out of park and into drive. i could not push the button on the shifter in, and the shifter would not move out of park. i researched the problem and found that there is a quick release button underneath the center console on the passenger's side. i had to put my emergency brake on, turn on my car, have someone reach under the center console from the passenger's side to press the button, and shift into drive while they held the button. i still am unable to shift my car out of park unless someone is holding that button. *js

It's making a humming nosie. *js

The rear power door locks no longer lock automatically when shifting transmission in drive or when using driver master door lock switch. problem began soon after purchase. has been continuous problem. known issue with lubrication grease entering actuator motor and shorting motor connections. very prevalent problem with 07 08 impalas, also similar year malibus. *tr

Driver side rear door lock continues to fail upon depression of unlock button on fob or inside vehicle. *tr

Shifter is locked - again - and will not go into gear. *tr

Shifter locked and would not go into any gear. service found broken wire at transmission shifter. they removed center console and repaired wire. *tr

I was driving down the road and the power reduced, its says reduced power in engine.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while parked, the vehicle rolled away and crashed into a tree. there were no reported injuries. the vehicle was not taken for repairs or diagnosed. the manufacturer was notified of the incident. the approximate failure mileage was 69,000. the vin was not available. the vin was not available.

Since i have owned the car,it gets randomly stuck in park. it usually is in a driveway on a slight incline. it takes 20 or 30 minutes of pushing the brake and starting and restarting to finally get it to shift from park to drive. the last time this happened it was definitely a safety issue. i was on an interstate driving in the fast lane when i came upon stopped traffic. there was a bad accident ahead and traffic was not moving at all. after about 20 or 30 minutes i turned my car off and waited for traffic to start moving. when traffic started moving, i tried to put my car in drive and it would not move. i was not on an incline. i was on level ground. i was in the fast lane and here i sat unable to move at all, could not pull of the road. irate drivers and 18 wheelers coming up on me at 70 mile an hour. i was so scared, i thought i'm going to get killed and so is the driver that crashes into me. i did everything i knew to do and after about 20 minutes it finally went into gear. had it not, i was going to abandon the car because i knew it would get creamed. my only concern was the person that would hit the abandoned car would be hurt or killed. when i got home i called the gm customer service and was told to take it to my local chevy dealer. i took it to them as well as another mechanic and was told, i would have to bring it in when it happened because they could not get it to do it again so they couldn't repair it. well duh, if i could bring it in when it happened i wouldn't have a problem. one told me if it was a stick shift, he would know what it was but since it was on the column, he had no idea. after spending money and time i still have a major safety issue in my eyes. *tr

I was driving about 50 miles an hour and "service traction control" and "reduced engine power" lights came on. i slowed down to 40 and was trying to merge into traffic and the car downshifted really hard and died. right as it died another light came on, something about the throttle. i was on a 4 lane bridge during rush hour. had the car towed to the local chevy dealer. when they got it, it started right up, but the check engine light was on. they had the car for 3 days and could find nothing wrong with it. since then it has happened 5 more times. *tr

I had just started my 2008 chevrolet impala ltz and was leaving when the service stabilitrak warning came on and engine power was reduced warning came on. the vehicle lost power and began to jerk as it shifted gears. unfortunately, it occurred at a time when the local chevrolet dealer's service department was closed and on the weekend. i'm hoping to get this problem resolved on monday as this is my only mode of transportation and i'm 8 weeks from graduating from college!! it would suck if i have spend all this time and money in getting my education only to fail due to a vehicle breakdown that seems to be an issue with this very make and model. this could be a very dangerous situation for anyone having this problem with their impala. it shouldn't take a loss of life or injury, fire or crash to make the manufacturer place a recall on the faulty part that is causing this. *tr

The spindle rods getting rel hot and some and eat up my 4 tire / got the car new at the central chevrolet did not fix the spindle rods now i am getting a electric some where? some one form gm told me he did not say nothing wrong with the car he come form the little rock office all chevrolet impala need to be recall i have to by 4 set of tire all the time i am asking gm to get me a new car some one form gm told me nothing wrong with the car was a little oil fire on the spindle rods i have not fix. *tr

My check engine light comes on, i took it to auto zone to diagnose, it's my accelerated pedal position, i just had this replaced maybe 2 years ago because it did the same thing, now this i don't think should be a common thing but it is, and as dangerous as this is i think it's more of a defect on gm's side. there needs to be some type of recall or replacement for free. *tr

Yesterday on my way home from work .. i exit off of 55 onto 1st avenue. got to odgen avenue and suddenly the car went into a slow motion . message appeared reduce engine and transaction control. i was not able to go pass 20 miles. i pulled over at a walgreens. shut off the car and started again. same message. i finally made it home ( 1-1/2 ), usually 20-25 minutes. i looked on line last night and saw numerous calls and complaints regarding the same issue. i called gmc this morning and of course no recalls for this problem.. this is a serious issue and i or someone else could have been hurt .. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while driving approximately 75 mph, there was a loss of engine power with the illumination of the warning indicator. the vehicle was coasted to the side of the road where the engine was shut off. upon restarting, the vehicle resumed without the illumination of the warning indicator. the failure recurred intermittently whenever driving uphill. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the accelerator pedal position sensor was replaced. the manufacturer was not notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 40,000.

This is the third time i had to fix this passlock thing on my impala and im getting so sick and tired of it *tr

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. *tr

Door lock problems: first the driver door failed to work. then the right passenger door..(which has to be manually opened and closed). now the driver side passenger door lock is undependable. the problem is becoming a hazard to driving the automobile in that the safety of the ingress and egress of the passengers cannot be guaranteed and this can become a definite hazard, especially in times of an accident. *tr

Stability control light and abs braking system lights came on and stayed on for about a mile. had short bursts of reduction in power causing the car to slow down for brief periods of time. this is an intermittent problem and has been happening frequently for the past couple of weeks.the risk of this happening at high speeds in traffic is very concerning. *tr

The power door locks work interrmittenly, both with the remote key fob and the interior door lock buttons often resulting in manually having to use the key to enter the vehicle or physically pulling up the lock once inside the car to unlock a particular door. this is not a battery issue for the remote as i've even noticed on several occasions when using the remote to unlock the driver's door, the door lock register the "input" and attempt to move up to the unlock position, physically look as if something were preventing it from doing so, and remain in the locked position. and, its completely random as for which door lock will operate and there are stretches of days when all locks will operate properly with both the remote and the door lock buttons. also, there is no pattern to which doors will operate as to front/rear, driver/passenger side and/or one, two, three, four, or zero doors locking/unlocking. this situation is extremely inconvenient (particularly when raining), potentially unsafe, and problematic in keeping your vehicle and its contents secure.

I was just driving and the check engine light popped on. in the message box it said engine power reduced, and the traction control light also came on. i have no idea what's going on. i couldn't pick up speed, when i tried to it would jerk. i've never had any problems out of my car until now. *tr

Both rear and the passenger door locks have stopped functioning with either fob key control or driver/passenger door controls. totaling three door lock failures in two years. this is a large safety hazard to small children in the back of the car as there is no fast or easy way to open the rear doors once locked to get the child out in an emergency. i request this be looked into further for a recall as it creates a safety hazard especially for children in car seat on the back seat, which there is no quick way to unlock the doors to remove them in an emergency. mechanic states: this is a known issue with 2008 and 2009 chevy impala vehicles. these model years were produced with a type of grease that bleeds into the latch actuator. after time the carbon from the motor brushes builds up around the actuator motor and shorts the communicator. resulting in no power lock or unlock function. requiring full lock replacement totaling over $1,500. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while driving 3 mph, the steering wheel seized. the failure recurred seven other times at various speeds and always when the ground was wet. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure and current mileage was 47,000.

A few months ago, while driving my vehicle the service stabilitrak warning came on and engine power was reduced causing a safety hazard on a busy road. following instructions from gm, my mechanic cleaned connections on the pedal relay. the same problem occurred this past saturday while driving on the highway, nearly causing a collision. i have been told the repairs to fix this issue will run close to $1,000. i have also read many forums on the internet indicating this is a consistent problem with impala's. it is my belief that this should be addressed with a safety recall. *tr

Rear window defrost stopped working. replaced fuses and relay. light comes on but defrost does not work. investigation by owner showed wiring harness under front passenger kick panel burnt badly. further investigation online indicates this has problem has been experienced by a large number of impala owners. due to the badly burn connection, passenger cabin fire could have occurred. local chevy dealer service department denied any knowledge of similar instances. recommend investigation. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that there was a popping noise coming from the air conditioner after it was turned on. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who diagnosed that the air conditioner actuator needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 85,000. the current mileage was 89,000. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle decelerated independently. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. the technician stated that the accelerator pedal would have to be replaced. after the repair was performed, the traction control and power reduction warning lights illuminated as the failure continued. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 70,000. *tr

Every time it rains, or even if the air has been damp overnight, my front in-door speakers fail. the front passenger side, in-door speaker is completely burnt out and the front passenger side door lock actuator has also failed. i called the local dealership who wants to charge me to repair this. there is water leaking into the doors causing electrical failures to occur. once the inside of the doors dry, then the driver's side front door speaker begins to work again. the passenger side front door is completely dead but the window works. *tr

On june 22, 2012 as i was driving approximately 40 mph, the reduced engine power and traction control message popped up on the dash. i know my car slowed down a lot and then picked up speed again. i notice that each time i pressed on the petal to stop at a light or stop sign the car would jerk forward. i did not think too much of it until my husband then drove it and said the same thing happened to him and the car was driving really rough. i did some research and see that lots of chevy owners have been experiencing the same problem. please enforce a recall as this is not safe especially when you are driving on a freeway. *tr

Out of nowhere my door lock actuators for all three passenger doors are not working neither is my trunk opening and to make it worse im sitting in my job parking lot with the a/c on waiting for my break to be over and all of a sudden my car starts blowing air from the outside inside the car and i looked at my dash and my temp level was rising to in between 1/2 and 3/4 got out check coolant was fine and everything else checked fine but now everytime i sit in my car with the engine running and my a/c on it only stays on for about 20 mins, then the a/c cut off, starts blowing hot air, and the a/c nor the recirculation will engage it blinks. and to make it worse i smell fuel on my oil dipstick and my car is drinking fuel like water someone please help me. *tr

Traction control loss of power while driving warning lights. *tr

Power door lock quit working on rear door on drivers side and then 3 weeks later the rear door on the passenger side quit working. this is a huge safety issue if you have small children and you think the doors are locked. *tr

As i was driving, all of a sudden the service traction control light came on and then engine power reduced light came on. this caused my car to slow down without warning which could have been a dangerous situation had i been on a busy highway which fortunately i wasn't. i read up on this and noticed that this is happening quite often and this should really be remedied before an unfortunate death or injury occurs from this. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact and the dealer stated that the lower control arm failure caused the sub frame to crack. the contact spoke with the manufacturer in regards to nhtsa recall campaign id number: 12v377 (suspension), but was told that the vehicle was not included. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 79,000. *tr

I was making a left hand turn. i slowed to turn. a car was coming but far away. the "reduced engine power" light came on and i had minimal power to complete the turn and was nearly struck in the side. i had the decreased power, only after completing my turn did i stop and notice the light had come on. my car has significantly decreased power and acceleration. it is intermittent. i had a very unsafe drive back home. i wish i would have had it towed because it was intermittent decrease of power. *tr

I have a 2008 chevy impala. starting last month (may 2013) the service traction light and reduce engine power lights started coming on. i took it back to the place where i purchased the vehicle and it came back that it was the accelerator pedal. it was replaced and 5 days later the lights were back on again. i called the shop and they told me to bring it back to them on monday because they were closed saturday and sunday. i took the car back to the shop and the lights weren't on. they told me that they could not get a reading on the car and to come pick it up. i drove off the lot and 3 days later the lights were back on. this has happened every week since they replaced the accelerator pedal. when i took it in initially they said it was either the accelerator pedal or the throttle. on friday june 14th the car stopped the service traction system light, reduced engine power light and starting disabled service/check throttle light came on and the car stopped. it was still running but when i pressed the accelerator pedal it would not move. i cut it off and sat for about 10 minutes. i started it and drove straight to the lot it was friday at 4:45 pm they closed at 5:00 the guy said bring it back monday (wow really). i parked the car again all weekend didn't start it until monday. the lights were off when i got in it on monday as soon as i backed out of my drive way the lights popped back on and it would only go 40 mph. luckily the place is about 3 miles from my house when i got there they weren't open yet so i sat there. when they finally opened i drove in and told the guy who i was. the drove the car around several times and could not get the lights to come back on. it is now tuesday and i still don't have my car back. they say that they took it to the dealership to have them look at it. i'm not sure what to do at this point i need my car to get back and forth to work. *tr

Car was just started, in parking lot, getting ready to drive and electrical system shutdown completely. couldn't take key out, or restart, no lights, no electrical activity at all, but it had just been running. after several minutes, it all came back on and restart, and drove ok. there had been battery problems in the past, corrosion on terminal, which was repaired. the battery cable where the wire enters the positive terminal was not completely tight. the internet has reports from several people reporting this same event on impalas, of several different model years. most of these though, it happened while they were driving down the road, and some reported accidents that resulted. prior to all the modern electronics, if the engine was running and the alternator was working, the engine would never just shut down even if the battery connection was bad. this is a very dangerous situation, where the car can just shut off and the operator loses all power systems. no power steering, extremely difficult braking, and the possibility of the steering wheel locking (though the latter did not happen to us). when operating the car in hilly or mountainous roads, where there are steep drop offs on shoulder side, and semi-trucks coming in opposite direction, surely this has potential as deadly situation. would like to see redundancy, if alternator is producing, don't shut down electrical system. rather, just give warning. also, be sure that no car would ever lock the steering wheel when electrical systems malfunction. i am afraid to have my wife drive the car until a new battery cable is installed. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact stated while driving approximately 65 mph, the engine power reduced rapidly. there were a combination of two warning messages displayed on the instrument panel indicating engine power reduction and throttle picktal. the vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road where the engine was turned off. upon restarting the vehicle resumed as normal. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the throttle picktal was replaced. the failure recurred three times and the vehicle was currently being diagnosed. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 48,000.

On 4/28/13, while turning into church parking lot, traction control and check engine lights came on. computer check the next day showed code 2127. the computer was cleared and this problem code did not reappear. on 5/28/13, while driving on a flat country road at about 50 mph, traction control and check engine lights again came on. i had to drive approx. 20 miles to get back to my mechanic. part of the computer response during the this time was to reduce engine power. this was noticeable on any minor hill. again, my mechanic checked the computer diagnostic and said code 2127. i took my car to my dealer 5/29/13 and they replaced the accelerator pedal assembly. *tr

Inside tread of each back tire wears out prematurely because of an adjustment that cant be made to the rear wheels, all police vehicles have been repaired for this defect as a spindle rod with an adjuster was put in to correct it, i own a 2007 and 2008 and both cars r doing this why should the consumer be stuck for a part that should be put in at manufacture time. how can u expect gm loyalty when u treat us that way. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while driving 25 mph, a loud ticking sound was heard from the dashboard area. the contact took the vehicle to a dealer for a diagnostic test. the dealer stated that the actuator was defective and caused the battery to lose power. the contact did not have the actuator replaced. the failure mileage was 18,119.

The car had been leaping forward when you would depress the accelerator pedal at a stop light or stop sign. i was driving down the street and the word engine power reduced appeared along with the check engine light and several days later the check engine lite went out. researched the nhtsa website and internet and found that several complaints had been logged along with several service bulletins. i called the chevy dealership where the car had been purchased and was told to bring the vehicle in for service. after arriving at the dealership on saturday may 25th and stating the service bulletin number. the dealership told me that their are many bulletins out there. however the dealership was provided a number but failed to lookup the bulletin. the issue was a failed code p2138 set. due to a faulty accelerator position sensor. replaced pedal. the first price quoted was less than $200.00 and the total bill was $280.77. an accelerator pedal is a part that is designed by the makers of an automobile that should not be faulty, how could an owner cause an accelerator pedal to be faulty or bad. this needs to be a national investigation. *tr

Involved in a front collision, and neither seatbelt deployed or airbags. *tr

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. *tr

On friday 5/17/2013 i was driving home from work as i usually do and i made a stop at a red light. when the light turned green and i stepped on the gas to drive, i felt the car jerk and then the engine light came on and a message popped up and said engine power reduced. the car struggled to accelerate often feeling like it was going to cut off. i was able to make it to a parking lot where i felt safe in see the car broke down and i turned the car off an sat there for about 10 min and restarted the car. i was able to make it home by taking the highway since that is the only way i can make it home. when i got home the light turned off and i drove the car again and it appears to be driving normal. then again today 5/19/2013, the same thing happened but this time the engine light did not shut off. i have no choice but to take the highway home and the car was very dangerous to drive because it does not accelerate the way it should. his poses as a danger to my life as well as others. after further research online i discovers that many people with chevy impalas have reported and complained out the same issue that it can possibly be a sensor in the gas pedal which apparently isn't covered under the warranty and its costly consumers hundreds of dollars to correct. this vehicle definitely needs to be recalled as it is a safety threat. *tr

I was driving my sales route and over a few days time, my car would have the engine picture lit and a message of reduced power would appear and i could not drive any faster than 50 and my foot was to the floorboard. this was very scary in that if you are on the highway the cars behind you do not know you are having a problem before you are able to exit off. even starting from a stop light is dangerous because you can't get your speed up very fast. there were a few times where the car lost total power and i had to coast over to the side of the road. after letting the car sit for a few minutes, it started again but still had the engine icon lit and he same message appeared. i did have a part replaced at my expense of $200+ and for a very short time it did fix the problem but then very shortly it started doing it again. i was laid off my job so was not doing the route sales any longer and was using the car just for personal running so didn't pay to much attention to getting it looked at and my wife had her car to use for trips. it recently has been to where the light and message will not go off and it is constantly in the reduced power made. this is a very dangerous situation and due to the number of complaints this must be taken care of. i did take it to the chevy dealership this week to see if i had missed a recall. the mechanic was well aware of the problem and said there was a recall for trucks not cars and he did not understand that. nor do we. now if you know this is a potential and is very common on these cars as we are told, then it needs fixed now. fixing this, since you know the severity and possible problems would sure be better than a lawsuit i would think. i await your timely response. i will kick this up higher but wanted to start here. compensation is due on this matter. i have my receipts. *tr

Right rear door lock would operate intermittently at first and finally will not unlock at all with auto door lock or key fob. it is also starting to do the same thing on the left rear door lock so i know it will only be a matter of time before it will not unlock either. *tr

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. it was very scary to drive, especially since this happened at night and it is not the first incident.as of today, this is the 5th time i have dealt with "reduced engine power"/"service stabilitrak". such a safety issue. instead of being scared of getting into an accident, i'm fearful i will be the one causing the pile up. *tr

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. *tr

During routine chassis inspection as part of oil change, i noticed both rear tires had wires exposed on inside tread surface. these have only 16,000 miles of use and are condemned. the vehicle has 67 k miles and this is the end of third set of tires ! rear wheel camber is at fault but why ? *tr

My wife and i purchased the chevy impala to be our first vehicle together after getting married. bought this vehicle brand new only 102 miles on it before we drove it off the lot. little did we know it was going to be 4 years of nightmares and headaches. at the time read many review about the impala, nothing too major was found. after the first week, the power steering seemed to be failing, especially during rain. took it back to the dealer and they could not replicate the incident. they told us they could not find anything wrong and to bring it back if the problem continued. it didn't take long and we were back at the dealer with the same problem. dealer said they checked the belts and the fluid all working properly. after a few other times of the power steering failing took the vehicle to another dealer and they too could not find anything wrong with the ps. so, after several trips back to dealer we decided to just deal with it. which brings me to my next complaint about the 2008 impala, at just over 10,000 noted abnormal wear on tires, and wires peeking through on the inside. took it in to dealer and they accused us of abusive driving behavior and neglect, which was a new on to me. anyway, they refused to replace the tires sitting the warranty only covers defects and normal driving conditions. so, by this time we are starting to regret the purchase of this vehicle. we had to replace all 4 tires @ 98.00 each. about year later at 28,000 miles began to have this problem once again. after many hours of debates and phone calls they agree to "check out our problem" with no cost to us. low and behold wouldn't you know it, they found nothing wrong with the vehicle and advised us to purchase better brand tires. the last time i looked michelin was a top brand tire. on top of everything else, main seal in motor began to leak. this was the last straw! *tr

I was driving and trying to pass a slower vehicle when my check engine light came on and said "engine power reduced" i have a 2008 chevy impale with 45000 miles, i took it to the chevy dealer in indianapolis and was told in fact it was the gas pedal and was not covered under the power-train warranty...they also charged me $90 to check the problem and wanted to charge me $160 to fix it...i have been n contact with chevy customer service and am hoping they will make this right...i want this problem fixed and to be reimbursed my $90...no one should be replacing a gas pedal on a car with less than 45000 miles and under 5 years old... *tr

The car is always giving me a hard time and it almost caused an incident from shutting down on service stabilitrak, engine power is reduced, service traction control for no reason. take it to the dealer and they say its just a malfunction and want to charge money not even sure what it is. they don't even know say it the computer and it happens to a lot of people and don't know what to do about it. this is unsafe almost got rear end. *tr

Needed 4 new tires & cam bolts on 3 wheels due to excessive wear (down to thread) after only 22,348 miles. i was (at first) told it was because most of my driving was around town & that i made a lot of turns! tires had been rotated regularly since 2008...dlr. never mentioned known problem w/camber. (mechanic said he sees all the time for this make/model.) saw that this model was recalled for police dept. purchasers but not for the rest of us. my last chevy! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the driver noticed a warning that stated engine power reduced. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. after inspection, they advised her that they were unable to diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 98,000. the current mileage was approximately 105,000. the vin was unavailable. *tr

When my impala first started to display the engine power reduce message. i was told that it was the accelerator pedal position sensor. so i change the gas pedal the engine light when off for about two weeks. then my car cut off one day as i was on my way to work. when i went to get it check they told me it might be the alternator and then it was the throttle body. then there was nothing wrong with it but my car is now park and refuse to stay running. it will start only to cut off a mile or so into driving. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala ss. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, he noticed a warning that stated engine power reduced. immediately after, the vehicle decelerated. the vehicle was later taken to dealer. after inspection, they advised him that they were unable to diagnose the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 75,000. the current mileage was approximately 75,500. *tr

I was driving on the highway leading into an overpass. as l entered onto the overpass my service traction control, engine power reduced, and service throttle body disabled flash across my dash board, killing the power to my vehicle and locking my steering wheel. while i was stopped unable to move my vehicle, cars flew me and i was almost hit. at one point another vehicle was almost ran off the road due to oncoming traffic trying to dodge me. this was the worst experience of my life. i have never feared for my life like i did at this time. after doing my research online, i have found many others have been in my situation. i was told that my accelerator pedal sensor has gone bad. i feel that gm should be held responsible and needs to remedy the situation before someone is killed. *tr

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. *tr

Gear shift stuck in park position. would not shift into any other position. chevrolet mechanic found electrical problem and made following comments on the repair order. found that shift lock control solenoid inop. found that green wire melted about 12 inches from shifter and also connector for shift lock control had high resistance.. repair commented: replaced connector and repaired wire working as designed at this time. mechanic stated that this was not uncommon. also found numerous internet forum comments about this problem.. very serious fire hazard. gm seems to be aware since above repair implies a reworking design of wire working.: evidence of burned wire inside a vehicle should be considered a serious fire hazard. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the rear wheels were not aligned and caused the rear tires to wear prematurely. the contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic to have the tires replaced. the mechanic did not know why the tires were wearing prematurely however the tires were replaced. the contact stated that the vehicle would become uncontrollable when driving in inclement weather at 40 mph. the contact did not take the vehicle to a dealer for a diagnostic test. the failure mileage was 46,000.

When taking off from a start the transmission doesn't engage causing the engine to rev, then it slams into gear eventually. have also noticed a decrease in power somewhat. have had it in the dealer for service 3 times and of course they say they cant find anything wrong with it. kinda crappy since the warranty just went out on the drive train about a month ago. problem only seems to be getting worse. i have read on forums of this issue on numerous vehicles that use the 4t65-hd transmission and that gm refuses to acknowledge that there is a flaw in these transmissions. *tr

The right rear door lock works intermittently with my power door lock system on my 2008 chevy impala. also the right front passenger door lock worked intermittently at first and now it does not respond. i have done some research online and i know i am not the only owner of a 2008 chevrolet impala with this problem. pleas help. is there any way a recall can be issued to get this issue fixed? it is impossible to unlock the right rear door from the outside with a key because there is no key hole. there is only one key hole on to unlock a door with the car key and it is on the driver side door only. *tr

On march 14, 2013, we were accelerating from a complete stop when the service engine light came on and a message appeared in the message console that read "engine power reduced." it was difficult to get the vehicle to accelerate at first, but it then responded after a few seconds. the 'service engine" light stayed on. we took it to an automobile parts store so they could pull the code with a code reader. the vehicle parts store was able to pull a code reading p2138 which is for the throttle position sensor. later on that night, i went online and did some research and discovered that there are many owners of 2008 chevy impalas with the same problem. in the past year, there have been several occasions when my 2008 chevy impala tends to buckle and jerk or hesitate when accelerating from a complete stop making difficult to nearly impossible to navigate out of the way of traffic. is there any way a recall can be issued for the throttle position sensor and the gas pedal so this issue can be resolve for all owners of 2008 chevrolet impalas? please help. *tr

2008 chevy impala. right rear door lock began working intermittently. right front followed suit shortly afterwards. now, some 5 months later, the driver door is behaving the same way. it makes transporting my children difficult and unsafe. if there were to be an accident, the children in the back seat are not likely to have the mental capacity to remember to unlock the door which could lead to further injury or death. wiring harness in the center console is poorly designed and located in such a way that the wiring breaks and making it so electrical safety devices do not disengage thus not letting the key be removed, the vehicle not being able to shift from park, and other failures yet to be identified. *tr

Rear tires had excessive wear on the inside of the tire to the point that the thread and wires were showing. replaced all four tires and wheel alignment. in july 2012 had tires and shocks replaced for the same issue. big knots were also on the tires and car shook when going at a low speed. was told that rear suspension was misaligned and that rear shocks would fix the problem. march 2013 tires four tires replaced and wheel alignment again. was told that camber bolts were needed to fix this problem. contacted gm in july 2012 about the problem and rep states that there was no recall for this vehicle only the police models. this is unfair for consumers to have to keep buying tires. vehicle currently has 88560 miles. *tr

Excessive wear on my rear tires. i have been told that the suspension is faulty and that excessive repair work had to be done to remedy this. i had to call aaa on one occassion because one of my rear tires blew out because of this problem. no injuries and i was lucky that i was driving in the city when this happened. on the highway, i could have cause great damage to myself and possibly to others around me. my car burns thru oil so super fast. it burns a quart of oil approximately every 750 miles. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the automatic door lock failed intermittingly. the door would not always lock and the contact was unable to determine when the doors were locked or not. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was told that the actuator needed to be replaced. the failure mileage was 11,000 and the current mileage was 48,000.

Premature tires wear on the inside tread of the rear wheels. this is causing steering issues at high speed. not noticeable until rear tires are rotated to front, then there is a shake. there is a pending lawsuit for this occurrence on the 07 and 08 impalas. apparently the rear spindles are to blame due to poor design. *tr

Key gets stuck in ignition and will not turn to lock position. the battery runs down after sitting for awhile. i "googled" complaints of this happening and there were hundreds of complaints. the problem lies in the center console of automatic transmission cars. chevrolet designed the wiring harness to drag across the floor while moving the shifter lever from gear to gear. this eventually causes the wires to break. depending on which of the five wires break causes problems with the ignition switch (car won't start, transmission won't shift, steering wheel won't lock, key won't come out are some of the problems). as i stated there are hundreds of complaints and feel to issue a recall by chevrolet would be inline. *tr

We are getting ready to have to replace our third set of tires. we bought our impala new and replaced our first set of tires at feb. 2010 (38,000 miles). replaced again at 54,000 miles dec. 2011. replaced again at 65,000 nov. of 2012 and it is in need ot new rear tires again at 72,000. car shakes and back end slides in bad weather. service department states that it needs a cambor kit. research has shown that chevrolet produced a faulty suspension rod and recalled "police owned" vehicles but not consumer vehicles. do not feel safe in vehicle or allowing my 16 year old to drive it. my car is aligned and tires rotated and serviced frequently! tires wear down to metal sticking out of tires and inner wear is incredible. left tire behind the driver is the quickest to have problems and begin to cause car to shake. secondly, rear door automatic door locks quite working after 2 years of owning car. how do i become part of the class action law suit. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, all four door locks were independently locking and unlocking. the door locks have all failed and the contact was only able to use the key to open the driver's side door. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where the contact was informed that the actuators and computers failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 100,000. the current mileage was approximately 125,000. the vin was unavailable.

I was starting the car up and the engine was going in and out. i noticed that the check engine light was on and it stayed on. the stabili-trac light also came on. the panel also said that the engine was losing power. this happened 2 times within the last 8 days. i stopped the vehicle and turned it off. cranked it back up and the check engine light was still on. took it to the car dealer and they said that it was the throttle position sensor. *tr

2008 chevy impala. consumer writes in regards to window defogger malfunction. *smd the consumer stated he checked the fuse block under the hood and found the defogger relay to be working. the fuse block did not have a fuse for the rear window defogger. he took the vehicle to an auto repair shop, and after hours of investigating and testing, the door trim under the ip fuse box was removed and a 30 amp fuse and holder was found hidden under the trim. the holder and fuse were replaced. last december the defogger stopped working again. the door trim had to be removed and the fuse holder was replaced.

Check engine light comes on due to constant sensor failures. the first was a faulty oil sensor. the car shut down and was unable to start or run do to a service stabilitrak code. because of theboth issues we were unable to properly secure the car and its contents. the breakdown also cause us to be stranded in extremely cold weather. *tr

2008 an up chevy impala traction control light an check engine light plus engine power reduce. its actually the sensor on your gas pedal what will happened without warning the car will drop to 5 mph. while you are driving and stay like that i took it to the chevy dealer an they explain to me what's the problem its a very serious defect that can cause a rear end crash to the losing the amount of power. the chevy dealership explained to me that they have a lot of problems with the chevy impala gas pedal.this is a serious issue an need to a recall for these makes an models. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that whenever decelerating to a stop or when attempting to accelerate from a stop, the vehicle would independently shift into low gear and start to jerk violently. the failure recurred intermittently. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who inspected the vehicle but could not determine any failure. the manufacturer was notified who informed the contact to take the vehicle back to the dealer. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 71,000.

I was going down the road and out of no where my car says service traction control, followed by service stabilitrak, followed by engine power reduced with a check engine light on. lost almost all power to the car, could barely turn the wheel and the brakes felt extremely strange. i could only go about 5mph tops down the road. luckily i was only 2 min from home. which actually took 6 min because of the reduced engine speed. right before i pulled in the driveway the motor died. the next day i went out and tried starting it. the remote start wasn't working and my check engine light was still on but it did start up with a turn of the key. i looked up codes and found that it was telling me the accelerator pedal sensor was bad. i have googled this issue and found that it is a very dangerous, common problem with the chevy impala. although that is the code it is giving me, other people have had to replace their throttle body to resolve the problem. gm should recall it before someone gets hurt. i will not be buying another gm vehicle in the future because they are too cheap to fix this common issue which could essentially cost someone their life. *tr

Vehicles rear end felt very loose as if didn't have control of the car. took to dealership where purchased. rear tires had excessive wear on inner edge. inspected suspension and found alignment out of gm specs. performed wheel alignment and new tires put on. the vehicle now has 60,000 miles and is doing the same thing again. rear end is wobbly and tires are worn.(dec.2012). *tr

I started the car with the remote start and it was warming up, went out put my two small children i and started it with the key, went back to grab my bag, and got in to go. when i hopped in the message center was blinking; engine power reduced, stabilization track, and something else to do with the traction control. it was very cold out and we had a long drive, i was very scared we would be stranded in the cold. my car has several miles, but has always been taken care of. this is very frustrating, and scary. i have done some research on-line, and it sounds as though chevy is doing nothing to help the situation, and its happening with a lot of the same year vehicles! i love my car, this is the first big issue, i am so sad about it. i am worried about driving with my kids, from what i have read the car will just turn off! not okay!!! i hope that something; say a recall happens so this can be repaired with few lives lost. do they want to be like toyota and all the headache they had! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the windshield wiper transmission fractured. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the transmission for the windshield wipers. the manufacturer was notified and advised that there was no recall for the failure. the failure mileage was 94,860.

We purchased the car new from grand prize chevrolet. at about 8000 miles i noticed uneven wear on the front tires and called the dealer. i was told that the warranty only covered wheel alignment for the first 6000 miles. accordingly, i took the car to tire kingdom, a tire dealer, and had the car aligned. at 20,000 miles i again noticed uneven wear in the tires and took the car back to tire kingdom. they aligned it again and said it was ok. it wasn't. at about 35,000 miles it was aligned again by tire kingdom and i put in new tires. the store manager, [xxx] told me he had done the alignment himself and that all was within specs. at 52000 miles one of the tires failed. it was all worn on the inside edge where i had not noticed the uneven wear. i then took the vehicle to maroone chevrolet who told me they could not align the car without the installation of what they call a "camber kit" because my 2008 impala had no other way of having the camber adjusted. in summary: my 2008 impala was misaligned when i purchased it and 52000 miles later is still misaligned because the manufacturer failed to include camber adjustment in the design. neither the manufacturer or the dealer accepts responsibility for this defect, have not issued a recall and will not fix the problem unless we pay their blackmail. however, according to reports on the internet, a recall for this very same problem was issued by the manufacturer for police vehicles. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the vehicle erroneously shifted into neutral, causing the vehicle to stall. as a result, another vehicle crashed into the rear of the contact's vehicle during the failure. the contact was knocked unconscious. the driver and the contact suffered a concussion. the contact also suffered an ankle injury. the driver of the other vehicle suffered a leg injury. a police report was filed. the contact stated that the failure had also occurred prior to the crash. the contact did not take the vehicle to a dealer or mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. the failure mileage was 117,000.

After mysterious loss of coolant, the head gaskets required replacement due to bad head bolts from the factory. this occurred 2 months after the factory warranty expired. *tr

Noise is being made sounds like in the dashboard. *tr

I own a 2008 chevrolet impala. today 11/03/2012 while driving to work the check engine light came on with a message indicating "engine power reduced". i researched the issue and discovered the accelerator pedal sensor is malfunctioning and this causes the message and check engine to appear. this sensor affects the cars drivability and causes limited speed in the vehicle. i looked on google and there are several complaints regarding the same issue. i guess no one has reported it but it seems very common amongst chevrolet impala model cars 2006 and up. this is the email link with several other concerns regarding the accelerator pedal sensor: http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/direct/view/.f215e7e i also have a problem with my seat belt. the driverÂ??s side seat belt will not fasten without me holding the latch down. this issue started around august 2012 and is a real safety concern of mine. i didn't think much of it because it fastened. but knowing i have to hold the latch down in order for it to click indicates a defect and eventually it may not work properly. please investigate these issues and if necessary warrant a recall because safety is the number one concern for consumers and if i don't feel safe driving a gm vehicle it will be my first and last time purchasing one. *tr

I purchased my '08 impala lt used, vehicle was in perfect condition, older owner and was a seasonal vehicle as we live in south florida this owner was a snow bird and only used the vehicle 4 months out of the year. i had the car about 7 months and then i noticed a problem with the locks, they would sometimes not lock/or unlock while using the fob, the interior lock still worked for a few more months and then everything eventually ceased. now nothing works, unless you manually lock/unlock it yourself. problem is.....i have children, small children and when doing 8 other things while getting out of the car, or parking the car and getting out it is such a pain in the a** that i have to go through this with a somewhat newer vehicle!!! i tried replacing the fuse, that didn't work. i can hear the locks click, but nothing happens. well.....i had some work done to the vehicle, new tires and an alignment and had them look into it further, they did and told me the actuators need to be replaced, $1200!!! i almost passed out right there!! for something that was not the direct cause by me how irresponsible of chevrolet to allow these parts to go bad, i did a great amount of research and found this problem with quite a few owners of this very same vehicle, this and the air flow thing that makes a horrible noise, like banging!!! that will be my next complaint!! i found that apparently, the grease from one of the components that is next to actuator is eating away at the part causing it to default!! chevy needs to have this recalled, asap!!! people with small children, who keep them in the back seat could have some serious problems if they are unable to get to their kids.....especially since the locks are all the way towards the rear of the door you cant even reach it from the front seat. this is supposed to me considered a full size sedan, a family car!!! *tr

The left rear door actuator failed and the remote opener and the driver's and passenger's electric locks would not open or lock the left rear door from the inside. i was advised by local gm dealer that this problem does not constitute a safety recall, even though it involved passengers who would be riding in the back seat of the vehicle. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that over the course of two years he had to realign the rear of the vehicle three times. the dealer told him that it was normal for the particular model vehicle. the failure was so severe that the tires constantly became worn prematurely. the manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure mileage was 18,000 and the current mileage was 50,000. ....updated 12/20/12 *bf the consumer stated one set of tires that were replaced because of faulty alignment were new and had only 7,00 miles on them. updated 12/28/2012 *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while parked, the gear shifter became locked and the contact was unable to shift into drive. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where it was confirmed that the electrical system failed. the electrical system was repaired. the manufacturer was contacted. the failure and current mileages were 90,000. the vin was not available.

At a stop sign on signal, vehicle would not shift into 1st unless stepping hard on gas. transmission would slip until engaging at higher rpm. this has happened on a number of occasions and has been taken to the dealer to be looked at. dealer can't seem to replicate the issues i've had. have had dealer service manager with me and it still would not to it. 10/1/2012. doing the same thing. 83,000 miles. gm and dealer aware of previous issues. have not contacted dealer of gm this time. i give up. *tr

Accelerating at approx. 30% onto interstate on-ramp, engine rpm flare when shifting into 3rd from 2nd, and into 4th from 3rd. has repeated off and on intermittently since. fluid is not burned/deteriorated. *tr

2008 chevrolet impala. consumer states problem with back seat door locks *tgw the consumer stated the rear door locks did not operate when the vehicle was put in gear. the consumer stated if kids were in the back seat, they could easily open the doors. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the rear driver side door failed to lock and could not be opened at all. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the door board needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 12,000 and the current mileage was 83,000.

2008 chevrolet impala ss with 5.3l ls4 engine and 4t65e-hd transmission experience torque converter failure at 55k miles requiring full transmission replacement. replacement transmission beginning to exhibit same torque converter shudder behavior again and warranty will be expiring soon. 4t65e-hd transmission only rated for 280 ft-lbs torque, ls4 v8 produces 323 ft-lbs. this is clearly negligence on the part of general motors and a solution must be reached for owners of these vehicles! *tr

Three months after i bought my car i got in it about 7 am to go to work. when i put my car in reverse i heard a noise so i looked at the screen and the check engine light came on and the engine power is reduced light was flashing as well and my car wouldn't go over 40 mph. i called the dealership and they said to bring it in after work and they will look at it. the first time the said it was the throttle pedal assembly so i replaced that. two weeks later the same thing happened, this time they said i had a pinched wire and they fixed it. again it came on when i had been in an accident and i was told the computer was jarred so they reset it. a month later on august 18, 2012 i was sitting at a stop sign waiting to turn right and when i went to turn my car stalled out in the middle of the road and i was almost hit by a car coming around the curve. i got scared so i turned around to go home and it stalled out on me four more times before making it 5 miles down the road. i had my 3 small children in the car with me at the time and they got pretty shaken up as well. *tr

Power door locks stopped working. i can open the drivers door with the key, but the other power locks do not open. it started with the rear locks and now includes all locks. this is dangerous because we carry our small grandchildren in their car seats in the back. the only way to unlock the doors is to roll down the power window and reach in to unlock. i have discussed this with chevrolet but they say they have no reports of others having this problem. this is hard to believe since there are so many reports of this on the internet forums. i believe this is a very serious safety issue. in an accident, the rear windows may not function and we would have to break out the rear windows to free our grandchildren. *tr

2008 chevrolet impala. consumer states rear wheel bearings/ spindles failed prematurely *tgw the consumer stated he had to replace the tires on his vehicle in november 2011, due to the premature failure. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that there was a loud noise coming from the rear tires. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who diagnosed that the suspension needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 80,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while parking, the gear shift seized and the gears could not be changed. the contact turned off and restarted the vehicle several times before being able to shift into drive. the failure recurred several times. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer or repair shop for inspection or repairs. the contact removed the cover on the gear shifter box and noticed there was a broken wire. the contact stated that the keys had become stuck in the ignition switch. the manufacturer was made aware of failure however no further assistance was provided. the current and failure mileage was 68,282.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact stated while driving 65 mph, her vehicle stalled. the contact had to maneuver through traffic in order to avoid a crash. the auto throttle body disabled light illuminated on the instrument panel. the contact did not try to restart the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to her home. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who determined the accelerator sensor malfunctioned. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 178,000. the vin was unavailable.

Both rear power door locks have failed. they are inoperable from inside the vehicle. this has caused an unsafe condition for the passengers in the rear seats of the vehicle. this in a very common problem with the 2008 impalas. chevrolet is aware of the issue, but has not started a recall to address the issue. *tr

The rear lock on the passenger side door will not unlock when the car is switched out of gear or when using the button on the key control. based on information in the internet it is caused by a type of grease that bleeds into the latch actuator and happens frequently to the 2008 chevy impalas. this represents a very serious situation in an emergency situation where a baby, child or adult may not be able to exit the vehicle quickly. hopefully this can be categorized as an emergency recall where chevy will quickly repair this defect at no cost to the owner. ## vin passed ## chevy, impala, 2008 ##. *tr

My car shut off with a reduced engine power message with my two small children in the car while the car was in motion. *tr

The original equipment tires on my father's car, goodyear eagles, wore so badly on the inside that the tread split near the sidewalls & was coming off. i, a 69 year old woman, was about to leave on a trip during a downpour. fortunately, the national tire store that i use discovered the problem when doing a free pressure check or i could have had a serious problem while on the road. i know that the store didn't take advantage of me because i actually looked at the tires myself. the last tire rotation was performed by the dealer at 26,593 miles & i was not advised of uneven wear at that time. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the only door that would lock was the front driver’s door. the vehicle was taken the dealer. the dealer stated that the door actuators needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 90,000 and the current mileage was 113,000.

Reduce power light comes on. cars speed drastically reduces. if you pull over and wait for about ten minutes and restart the car,it resets itself. *tr

I have a 2008 chevy impala lt with 33,619 miles on it. it has the goodyear eagle ls2 tires it came with when i bought it new in 2008. i recently had a rear leaky tire so i took it to a garage and they repaired it. while it was off the rim i noticed what looked to me to be very excessive wear to the inside sidewall of the tire. it was so unevenly worn it shocked me. i could see cords from the belts in several spots. the mechanic and i checked the other rear tire and found it to be in the same condition. he advised me to get them replaced soon as possible and to rotate the tires more often. we checked the front two tires and found them to have nearly twice as much tread and no sidewall damage that we could see. today i purchased two new tires and the mechanic who installed them suggested i get a rear wheel alignment as this make and model are notorius for rear alignment issues. being skeptical i decided to research it myself online before committing. i was shocked again to see so many people complaining of the same issue and gm's lack of response to the problem. i decided to write to this agency and voice my concerns. what if anything is being done to look into this? does someone have to be injured before anything gets done? my dad used to say whats right is right but gm's denial of a problem is not right. in this troubled economy especially, big business should be held responsible when they put out a product with issues that impact the safety and pocketbook of their customers. 2008 chevy impala $27,000. two new tires $254. future alignments and parts, labor, etc - ? *tt

I bought my car new on june 30, 2008. in the fall of 2011 i noticed that one of the rear door locks would not actually unlock when using the fob or the unlock button on the inside of the car. now in june 2012 - neither of the rear doors will unlock unless someone is physically in the car. i have two small children - both in child safety seats and both in a harness, one is still rear-facing. to unlock the doors i either have to put my child in the front seat, lay the drivers seat down, unlock the back door, move her to the back seat and crawl across the car to unlock the passenger door (where the rear-facing seat is located) or my oldest has to crawl through the front and then unlock both doors for me. i called to see how much it would be to fix the issue and was told almost $300 each. i called gm to see if they could assist me and was told that since i was outside of the factory warranty it would be a "wear and tear issue" and the customer was responsible. they offered no assistance. this is a huge safety concern because there would be no way to access both harnessed children in the event of an emergency other than breaking the windows in their faces. i am very frustrated and do not know what to do at this point. *tt

The power door lock for the rear driver side door will not operate. it can only be locked or unlocked manually. this becomes a real problem when i have my grandchildren in the back seat. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact stated the passenger side door lock failed. the dealer was notified and stated the door actuator part#20790495 needed to be replaced. the repairs cost was $300 and the dealer agreed to pay half. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and only advised her to file a complaint with nhtsa. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 45,000. the current mileage was 51,000.

I was traveling on a highway near to my home, and for about a month now the vehicle has come up with an error stating "reduced engine power". suddenly, the vehicle simply stalled itself, coming up with a message that stated "starting disabled/service throttle". i was traveling uphill at 40mph, now with no power brakes, no power steering, and the engine completely shut off and unable to restart. luckily i was able to pull over and disconnect the battery and reconnect it to restart it. what if this had happened on a highway on or off ramp? or on a corner? or with a vehicle traveling behind me? i believe any vehicle that will just randomly turn itself off due to a part that has had hundreds of complaints that i've just read online is unsafe to be driven on america's highways. i read online that this was a prevalent problem with these vehicles, and i hope i get injured because of it so i can sue gm. *tr

Tires started wearing on the inside edge and no other place was told we needed new tires also a 4 wheel alignment we replaced tires on the front and moved old tires to the rear. looking at the rear of the car you can actually see the tires leaning in at the top and tires have started to show wear in less 1,000 miles all the research i have done says this is a common problem gm will not do anything and will not admit that there is a problem i have put 1 set of tires and not the cheap kind gm used plus the last time i just replaced the front tires and put the older ones on the rear and have had car aligned 3 times. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while driving 2 mph, the power steering belt fractured and the steering wheel seized. the vehicle was taken to a personal mechanic for diagnosis and repairs. sixty days after the repairs, the vehicle would not shift out of park. the contact was forced to apply the bypass relay button to get the car out of park. the following day, the key became stuck in the ignition and the battery was draining abnormally. the vehicle was not further repaired. the failure mileage was 43,000 and the current mileage was 45,000.

I just purchased my used vehicle from a dealer less than 6 months ago. my engine light kept coming on and then it stayed on. i went to a local auto parts store to get a diagnostic reading and it said to check my emmision system. so, i took my car to the chevy dealer in town and their diagnostic test determined that it was a bad evap vent solenoid valve. even though my car is covered by the 8 year federal warranty on emissions, i had to pay for the new part and the diagnostics check. in looking up this problem on the internet, to my surprise it is a very common problem! apparently, the solenoid valve is a poor lasting part which needs to be replaced more than once! it is a common maintenance service that should be checked every 30,000 miles. there is no mention of this in my owner's manual. in speaking with family and friends, they have also had their engine lights come on and had gas station mechanics tell them to ignore the check engine light as it is a common occurrence with the newer vehicles and the new emmision standards. when i told chevy that they should recall the part, they told me that they don't handle that and to report it to the national highway traffic safety administration. i believe the consumer is not getting all the information on this problem and someone should be held responsible for this defective part.

Symptoms were noise when steering at low speed, play in steering wheel and vehicle "wandering" when driving in a straight line. problem was defective intermediate steering shaft. gm redesigned the intermediate steering shaft in 2008 in response to these very problems. gm has not issued a recall for this part, but there have been multiple technical services bulletins, including tsb # 01-02-32-0010. the tsb indicates the need for replacing, not lubricating, the part. the tsb states "engineering changes have been made to the service parts available through spo. the service parts for the vehicles listed in this bulletin will no longer require lubrication of the intermediate steering shaft" gm re-engineering the part indicates to me as an owner that they know the original product was defective, but are choosing to replace a defective, potentially dangerous part at the owners expense. this problem is widely documented on gm owner and dealership forums across the internet. this problem is shared by chevrolet impalas, chevrolet monte carlos, buick regals, buick lacrosses, oldsmobile intrigue and pontiac grand prix. all of these vehicles are built on the gm "w body" platform. due to the popularity of these vehicles, the problem likely affects many millions of owners. i had the part replaced at my own expense. i had a certified pre-owned warranty that, according to my invoice, only saved me $30 on the repair. i was charged a $200 deductible for the replacement of the part. *tr

Using fob or lock/unlock buttons, the door locks randomly do not lock or unlock. it was checked, but no solution offered. with the back door locks being at the back of the door, this is a major inconvenience and can be a safety hazard for elderly and disabled individuals. it is also a safety issue when you assume the doors are locked (or unlocked), but they aren't. there should be a recall, but just like the intake manifold gasket and low quality paint issues on chevrolet vehicles in the past, i am sure there will not, and we will all continue to buy $30,000 pieces of junk! *tr

Door locks fail to work with remote had one replaced in 2010 for the back door under warranty. now the other side went with only 30000 miles. warranty is up and it's a hazard because i have to pick the latch up, on the door before i can open it. it's hard for child or older person to do in an emergency. why should i have to pay a gm dealer to tell me the lock is no good. i think there should be a recall.

Car began to drive different so thought i needed an alignment. took the car to the dealer i bought it from only to be told i needed new tires. at 30000 miles i thought this was absurd. a month later later i had a flat tire in the rear only to see that the tire had wires sticking out of the tire with a hole almost completely through the tire. had to spend money for all new tires and they are already starting to show problems after just a few thousand miles. i am single, retired and live paycheck to paycheck. i'm not a fat cat from general motors who can't seem to make a decision that yes, there is a problem with this model and year chevy. when people start dying because of this problem, possibly then you will decide to do something about this. *tr

I purchased a 2008 impala on january 14, 2012 and the inner tires on the rear were worn almost to the metal cord. i slid off the road on february 26, 2012. when i took the car to the repair shop the front left wheel bearing was loose and also the outer tire rod on the front left was also loose. the auto repair specialist informed me that the suspension on the impala is a common concern. i was also informed that gm recalled the 2008 impala but only the police cars. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that he was unable to unlock the doors by using the automatic key fob. the contact mentioned that the only way to unlock the door was by crawling over the rear seat and manually unlocking the doors from the inside. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who did not diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 71,000 and the current mileage 73,600. updated 04/25/12 *bf

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that after starting the vehicle he could hear an abnormal ticking noise. the contact mentioned that the failure recurred four times. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the air conditioner actuator was defective and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 50,000. the current mileage was 95,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the vehicle would lose control when driving over light snow. the contact stated that the vehicle performed as if he were driving on ice. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the suspension system needed to have a camber kit installed to assist with traction control. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 50,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the gear shift would not release from the park position. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer to have a diagnostic test performed, but the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer stated that the failure was not recalled and denied assistance with the repairs. the failure and current mileages were 39,211. the vin information was not available.

Mileage on car 27,533 tires rated 40,000 we rotate tires every 6,000 to 9,000 miles. had nail in tire, went to gm garage to get repaired. we were told and then shown that the rear tires were worn so bad on the inside they were junk. the front tires were almost as bad. the dealer service advisor said you may use one for a spare but shouldn't put them on the car for regular use. they also installed rear camber bolts in order to perform an alignment on the rear wheels. according to a gm bulletin no. 08032a dated july 2008 that the installation of new rear wheel spindle rods to correct the wear problem was necessary. this bulletin has been upgraded to include non-police vehicles. i showed the service advisor the bulletin and he confirmed it was upgraded to include non-police vehicles. i am worried that their repair won't completely correct the problem. i can't believe that there wasn't an adjustment for the rear wheels. which leads me to believe that the rear tires were never aligned properly. we receive credit for the two rear tires but nothing for the front tires. gm knew about this problem in july 2008. i consider this a safety issue that needs to be resolved. gm's response to this problem is unacceptable. *tr

The a/c actuator is making a clicking noise which prevents the defrost system from working properly. it starts to click when the temperature is warm outside but it doesn't do it in the cool temperatures. during cooler temperatures, the car makes a revving noise. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact stated the sidewalls on the tires were wearing prematurely. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the dealer stated that the rear tie rod was defective. as a result, the brakes, rotors and tires were wearing prematurely. the dealer replaced the tie rod and all of the components which were wearing prematurely, but the failure continued. the failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 75,000.

Rear wheel spindles cause rear tires to wear inside of tire prematurely. *tr

I am getting my fourth set of tires on my 2008 impala, with 70,000 miles i have been told everything from not rotating my tire which i do every 6,000 miles to alignment which has been done three times, , i also have no power steering randomly at low speeds, also rear door locks don't work any more, also when i step on the gas the traction control light comes on and i can't go forward and then it all of a sudden will move, that's on dry pavement. *tr

Car was traveling approx/ 50-55 miles per hour heading south when control was lost of the car. their was a slight turn in the road and brakes were applied. the car left 116 ft of solid skid marks before entering in the east ditch and then back onto the roadway. the vehicle flipped onto its roof and was in the middle of the road when help arrived. with the car being air borne regardless of it not being a head on collision those air bags should of been deployed to help hold the driver in. their was a seat belt worn as well. the seatbelt is what saved the drivers life. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the steering wheel seized and could not be unlocked. the contact experienced the failure three times. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure bu the vehicle was not repaired. the current mileage was 52,000 and the failure mileage was 45,000.

In less than 30,000 miles, i've had to have wheel alignments each time i was force to replace 2 sets of rears tires on my 2008 impala due to excessive wear. before having to replace the first set of tire, i had the car into the dealership twice for car vibration at speeds of 50 to 65 mph. i was told the first time that all the wheels had to be re-balanced which did not make since to me. the second time i was told that nothing was found. then the first tire failure and fortunately only at 35 mph. this first failure was at approx. 15,000 miles. one tire, but both were worn enongh that the dealer should have forewarn me before i left the dealership. the second set of the original tires moved to the rear, wore-out at approx. 28,000 miles. i have never in my 47 years of driving had tires and mulitple alignments as i've had on this car. *tr

2008 chevrolet impala. consumer states unintended acceleration while driver was not in the vehicle *tgw the consumer stated he left the vehicle running, in park, with the door opened. he walked approximately six steps away from the vehicle, and when he turned to go back to the vehicle, it was in motion, the opened door hit the side of the garage, which stopped the vehicle. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the battery would continuously fail and need recharging. the contact took the vehicle to a local auto parts store where they advised that there was nothing wrong with the battery. the contact also stated that the rear-defroster was inoperable. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and the dealer was unable to duplicate or locate a failure within the vehicle. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 50,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that all four tires were replaced numerous times within the last two years. the dealer replaced the front wheel barring, but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was not contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 24,000 and the current mileage was 44,000.

I own the impala ltz...rear inner tire threads are worn. i purchased the care approx. 3 mos ago. now i am having to replace the tires. i do have warranty on the vehicle so i am going to take it back to the dealer in hopes that it will be repaired. reading the issues on here... i am having the same problem. *tr

Premature tire wear attributed to faulty rods in the rear suspension linkage suspension defect. *tr

New tires installed january 2011 with proper rotation every 6000-7500 miles. inside tread of rear tires are prematurely wearing. i drive mostly highway miles to and from work, about 150 miles a day round trip. i have to have new tires installed again today as inside tread is wearing and belts are starting to show. i have seen many consumer reports and claims regarding the rear spindles as being bad. i was not able to locate any recalls on this matter but kept locating the class action lawsuit for the rear spindles of the impala i cannot afford to have to put new tires on the car every year let alone 2 or more times a year. after looking into the repair cost of replacing the rear spindles is pretty expensive, especially for the consumer to take on when it appears gm should recall for the cars for the fix as they did for the police departments. *tr

Failure of power door locks. this is a safety issue. in order to keep the vehicle secure, the doors must be locked. if a child, infant or disabled person would be in the back seat and needed to get out in an emergency, the door cannot be opened from the outside without someone first climbing through the seats from the front and reaching way back to the back of the door to unlock it manually or breaking the window. this takes time and could result in serious injury or death to a passenger. this problem is known by gm as they have made modification to the part for the rear driver side door but have not yet modified the part for the rear passenger door. some drivers are now reporting that the front doors are also affected by this defect. each part is approximately $175.00 or $700 for all doors affected and probably that much again in labor costs. other complaints and incidents can be found by searching the subject on the internet. *tr

*the dates and mileage is estimated as listed above* i bought a brand new impala in april of 2008. i was advised at my first oil change at 3000 miles that my tires needed to be rotated because they were wearing due to mileage. i did not do this because i could not believe a brand new car at 3000 miles needed a tire rotation. i was also starting to notice that the back end was sliding and felt like it was "rolling", especially in ice and snow. i was advised at my second oil change (6000 miles) that my tires were almost "shot" and needed to be replaced. i was also informed this was because i had failed to rotate my tires. a friend who is a master mechanic felt that i needed an alignment on the car. he told me to take it back to the dealer where i bought the car and have everything replaced under warranty. in may of 2009, at approximate 6k-7k miles, i took the car to art moehn. they advised that i voided my tire warranty by not having my tires rotated. a month later i had a blowout on one of my tires. i had the tire replaced, and had an alignment done on the car. shortly thereafter, i had a new set of tires put on. in the next two years, the same thing happened. by 2011 at about 50k miles, i was on my third set of tires and had had my car aligned two times. we then found out that gm had issues with some of these 2008 impalas - with very similar stories of what i had been thru. i contacted gm customer service to ask for help with this car - requesting they fix the problem. they insisted i have yet another alignment and assessment "at my cost" at their specified dealer. imagine my frustration when this alignment (less than 3 mos from the previous one) yielded results that the car was already out of alignment!!! gm offered me a $1000 gift cert toward the purchase of another new gm vehicle. please help. this car is a safety hazard & needs to be fixed.

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the rear door locks would not function and she could not open the rear doors. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they were unable to repair the failure. the vehicle was then taken to an independent repair shop and the door latches and motors were replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 45,000.

Safety issue - vehicle looses power and control. the service stabiltrak and no power to the engine service lights appear and the car looses control and power while driving... multiple incidents gm dealer could not identify/fix. this recurring issue is a serious safety concern driving down the road in the snow loosing power and control will cause accidents/injury. *tr

The rear door locks will not operate via the electrical. this i believe causes a hazard for a rear seat passenger especially an infant or young child. they could be trapped by the in-ability of the driver to activate the rear door locks to evacuate the rear seat passengers in an emergency. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while driving 70 mph and abruptly engaging the brakes, the front end of the vehicle began jerking violently. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileage was 35,000.

For a few days i have been smelling a burning smell in my car. i noticed that my rear window defroster had stopped functioning. after a google search i came up on a posting at the naioa website with many people having a connection burn up in the passenger kick panel with pictures posted. i went and looked at my car and the connector was burnt and melted just like everyone else's in the forum posting. this is a connector with many wires in it, and i think could be a fire hazard or safety hazard on the vehicle if the other wires burned or shorted. *tr

I had been complaining to my husband that the car's rearend has poor stability and it's hard to maintain it during rain and snow and ice. when we went to have it inspected this week, we were informed that it could not pass as the rear tires were bald on the inside. as it turns out, there have been repeated problems with this car, and a recall was done only on the police models? are you kidding me? what about the average person driving this car???? we are not as important. obviously there is a problem and now i have to get new tires (that only have about 10,000 miles on them) at my freaking expense and i will need to have the suspension fixed. someone needs to get a general recall done for this model car....we are just as important as the cops....wth. *tr

When the tires needed replacing on the car, i spent $1100.00 on a set of premium tires, after 10,000 miles i noticed a roaring sound from the tires. i took the car to the tire dealer. he said the problem was with the alignment of the vehicle, causing the tires to wear uneven, i had the tires rotated every 5,000 miles, i took the car straight to my chevy. dealer. i was told the struts would have to be ground off and the car realigned and the cost would be mine. i worry about this kind of repair when you alter the part by mis-shaping the part. the cost to me was $197.00 after hearing about other owners with the problem. i worry about taking road trips with my vehicle. i think that gm should be held liable and the proper fix done to the vehicles for the safety of the car owners. i like the car fine, except for the worry of our safety while on the road.

On 10/5/11 i tried my 08 impala for first time in rain since i purchased it used 4 months earlier, the car is a police version with the 3.9 flex fuel engine. was excited to try out new tires in rain . , i went thru a few puddles it seemed ok,it wasn't even raining hard, when a car stopped in front of me, i also stopped when i tried to turn left to go around the car the steering wheel just froze,i had only driven about 1 mile .after few seconds it was ok, about 1 minute later it did it again. i just drove it back home disappointed knowing i wont be able to drive it during raining periods . found out thru internet that many customers having same problems with this car . gm needs to recall this car before someone gets really hurt driving this dangerous vehicle ! hopefully not to late!!!!!! was lucky this problem was discovered while car was stopped and not on highway.. checked fluid, belts, all good . . from los angeles *tr

Vehicle had been pulling to the right. it also needed oil change also so took it to local chevrolet dealer, alexandria motors. the service tech informed me i needed to replace tires since they were worn to the tread. they would not cover it under warranty so i took it to an independent repair shop and was informed this was a frequent (normal?) occurrence on these vehicles due to factory defects. i paid the $581.12 for tires and repair due to the faulty alignment from factory. i was not aware of extensive involvement until i did a google search recently. i did keep the receipts, etc and have had no subsequent problems with the vehicle now having over 40,000 miles on it. *tr

2008 chevrolet impala. consumer writes in regards to rear suspension *tgw the consumer stated when traveling on mountain roads that twist and turned, the rear end felt very loose. the tires had to be replaced twice. *jb the consumer was informed the tires were worn out and could not be rotated. updated 10/14/11. *jb

Excessive rear tire wear, rear spindle, known problem that gm should recall. gm repaired same known problem with police vehicles, same repair needs done to all vehicles. rear tires are wearing out very aggressively on the outside edges of rear tires. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while having routine maintenance performed by an independent mechanic, the mechanic stated that both rear tires exhibited excessive wear. the mechanic replaced both rear tires and performed an alignment. approximately 7,000 miles after the replacement of the tires, the contact noticed excessive wear on both rear tires again. the vehicle was taken back to the mechanic, where both rear tires were replaced and aligned. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was a recall addressing the failure, but the recall only included police issued vehicles. the approximate failure mileage was 18,000. updated 01/11/12*lj

The first incident occurred during heavy rainfall. my son was turning right onto a highway, after stopping at a stop sign. once he began his turn onto the highway, the steering wheel locked up for a few seconds. he then turned down a residential street and drove around a few blocks, losing steering again for a few seconds while turning a corner. he proceeded to drive back onto the highway and drove 70 miles to his destination, rain continuing, without further incident. on this same day, i drove home 70 miles from this destination, the rain continued and i had driven about 30 miles when the steering locked for a few seconds after i crossed a railroad track and turned onto a residential street. since then, we have had at least one if not more incidents of the steering locking up each time it rains. the steering either locks while making a turn, or after the turn is completed, or as we are turning into a parking spot. today, 9/14/2011, it was raining and my steering locked up while turning from a stop sign, then again while turning into a parking space, and again as i was pulling into my driveway. on this date, however, i noticed that the low battery indicator came on when the steering locked. when the steering first started locking up, we reported it to the dealership, but they said they found nothing wrong with our vehicle. we have notified the chevrolet dealership where our impala was purchased, and gm. it is our understanding that there is no recall for steering problems on the 2008 impala. therefore, we have not been successful in getting this potentially dangerous problem resolved. *tr *kb

Had several tires wear out prematurely on the impala in the first year and have had to pay for constant alignments ever since. isn't there a law suit regarding this issue? *tt

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. while the vehicle was parked the contact inspected the rear tires and noticed the tread was excessively worn. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing . the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. the contact stated the failure was caused by the rear suspension and stated the manufacturer voluntarily recalled police vehicles only for the same failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 71,000.

Rear tires were worn out due to known defect in rear linkage had to pay $69.95 for a wheel alignment and $180.72 for two new tires. alignment was probably not necessary since original problem was in the rear linkage, i feel i should be reimbursed for tires and alignment. *tr

I own a 2008 chevy impala and have had extensive work done on the car to repair the alignment of my rear tires. i first noticed the issue when after roughly 7000 miles i took my car in to have the tires rotated and i was informed that my rear tires had the steel belts showing. this was a shock because i had purchased 80000 mile tires. i then took my car to my local mechanic who fixed the problem to the best of his ability and this plus the cost of the tire ran me roughly 1000 dollars. prior to me getting the car in to the shop i had noticed extremely poor handling in the snow, basically it felt as if the rear of the car was constantly sliding out. *kb

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. while the vehicle was parked the contact closed the front passenger side window and did not notice the passengers finger was in the window while it closed. the passenger was transported to the hospital and lost the pinky finger on the right hand. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated they would return the contacts call. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 49,000. updated 09/21/11 *bf

2008 chevrolet impala. consumer states problem with vehicle tire wear *tgw the consumer stated he almost had an accident when the vehicle spun out of control due to a manufactures defect causing tire wear. the consumer requested compensation for three sets of tires that had to be put on the vehicle by january 2010. the service manager at the dealer stated gm was aware of the problem, and refused to reimburse the consumer. the consumer has since traded the vehicle.

Purchased 2008 impala ss factory demo car with 3000 miles and at 15000 miles a rear tire blew out at 65 miles an hour and almost wrecked us. rear tires were wore out on inside. down to the cord which at 15000 miles seemed impossible. replaced tires and dealer said alignment was not the problem but was normal for the model car and now at 23000 miles rear tires are wore out again on inside and front tires are the original and still look new. why can't the dealer repair the problem instead of selling tires every 10000 miles? i think they just want the extra cash flow during this time the economy is slow . *tr

My 2008 chevrolet impala required alignment of all 4 wheels after 35000 miles of use which is not unusual. however, the rear wheels required a special process wherein bolts had to be punched out and shimming was required to allow proper alignment. this effort doubled my cost from $89.00 to $178.00. the problem is obviously a manufacturing defect. the general motors problems and complaints department has failed to respond to my complaint which was submitted july 11th, 2011. *tt

While attempting to accelerate from a stop, the vehicle hesitated before jerking into gear. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they were unable to diagnose the failure after driving it over 140 miles. after licking up the vehicle, the vehicle continues to intermittently hesitate while accelerating and would jerk in various gears. the first failure mileage was around 60000 and the currurt mileage is 88000. also sometimes would jerk from 1st gear to second gear. i have contacted the dealership again to again check out my problem. the car is still in the warranty period. after researching this problem online that other people have posted, it all seems to point to a pressure solenoid in the transmission but the dealership will not replace the part unless they can duplicate the problem.

2008 chevrolet impala. consumer states severe problem with tires *tgw the consumer stated he has spent more than $588.54 on wheel alignment checks and new tires, not knowing about the spindle rod problem. the consumer encountered severe and dangerous uneven tire wear. the consumer finally replaced all the tires. *jb

2008 chevrolet impala. consumer states rear tire spindle rod problem *tgw the consumer stated the vehicle has worn out several rear tires due to the rear spindle rod problem. *jb