2008 Chevrolet Impala Steering Problems
Owners have filed 94 complaints with NHTSA about steering problems on the 2008 Chevrolet Impala, 12% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 64,469 miles. The words owners use most often: “became difficult” (7% of reports).
- 94steering complaints
- 64,469median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 21%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Became difficult: mentioned in 7 of 94 complaints (7%)
- Steering wheel locks: mentioned in 6 of 94 complaints (6%)
- Engine power: mentioned in 6 of 94 complaints (6%)
- Tires wearing: mentioned in 5 of 94 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do steering problems happen?
Based on 78 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 94 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 2 an injury.
Chevrolet Impala steering complaints by model year
| Model year | Steering complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Impala | 3 | 20% | 54,000 |
| 2019 Impala | 3 | 11% | 36,338 |
| 2018 Impala | 7 | 12% | 50,237 |
| 2017 Impala | 11 | 9% | 34,445 |
| 2016 Impala | 16 | 14% | 75,000 |
| 2015 Impala | 44 | 15% | 60,700 |
| 2014 Impala | 140 | 22% | 69,000 |
| 2013 Impala | 34 | 13% | 54,000 |
| 2012 Impala | 49 | 19% | 57,500 |
| 2011 Impala | 35 | 7% | 60,450 |
| 2010 Impala | 42 | 10% | 66,500 |
| 2009 Impala | 57 | 7% | 55,200 |
| 2008 Impala | 94 | 12% | 64,469 |
| 2007 Impala | 101 | 16% | 53,000 |
| 2006 Impala | 135 | 26% | 58,152 |
| 2005 Impala | 60 | 10% | 77,500 |
| 2004 Impala | 63 | 6% | 59,000 |
| 2003 Impala | 30 | 4% | 52,000 |
| 2002 Impala | 57 | 7% | 45,210 |
| 2001 Impala | 76 | 10% | 40,242 |
| 2000 Impala | 124 | 15% | 59,773 |
| 1999 Impala | 1 | 25% | — |
| 1998 Impala | 2 | 100% | 120,000 |
| 1996 Impala | 12 | 14% | 40,000 |
| 1995 Impala | 2 | 5% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists steering for the 2008 Chevrolet Impala. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The key gets stuck and I can't remove the key; I can't take the key out and then the battery drains and car is dead.
My sway bar is broken and needs to be fixed. Like all the rest of Impalas . I'm on social security and I need someone to help please! Martin Montney
Q-What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? A-Suspension and steering effective. Any time I drive and make turns it makes like a clunking noise. You can actually feel it in the floor board. It's worse when you are driving down a not so smooth…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2008 Chevrolet Impalas have steering problems?
No. NHTSA has 94 owner complaints about steering for the 2008 Chevrolet Impala (12% of the 810 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Chevrolet Impala steering?
No recall currently lists steering for this vehicle.
At what mileage do steering problems start?
The median reported mileage is 64,469 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about steering problems on the 2008 Chevrolet Impala?
The most frequent phrase is “became difficult”, in 7 of 94 complaints, followed by “steering wheel locks” (6).
Other 2008 Chevrolet Impala problems
See all 2008 Chevrolet Impala problems or steering problems across all Impala years.