2008 Chevrolet Impala Suspension Problems
Owners have filed 117 complaints with NHTSA about suspension problems on the 2008 Chevrolet Impala, 14% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 42,665 miles. The words owners use most often: “rear tires” (37% of reports).
- 117suspension complaints
- 42,665median miles at failure
- 6mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 36%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.
- Rear tires: mentioned in 43 of 117 complaints (37%)
- Tire wear: mentioned in 17 of 117 complaints (15%)
- Spindle rods: mentioned in 10 of 117 complaints (9%)
- Wheel alignment: mentioned in 9 of 117 complaints (8%)
At what mileage do suspension problems happen?
Based on 97 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 117 complaints, 6 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 2 an injury.
Chevrolet Impala suspension complaints by model year
| Model year | Suspension complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Impala | 3 | 11% | 129,000 |
| 2018 Impala | 1 | 2% | 15 |
| 2017 Impala | 2 | 2% | 38,000 |
| 2016 Impala | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2015 Impala | 3 | 1% | — |
| 2014 Impala | 12 | 2% | 89,000 |
| 2013 Impala | 17 | 6% | 53,500 |
| 2012 Impala | 22 | 9% | 70,000 |
| 2011 Impala | 17 | 3% | 68,000 |
| 2010 Impala | 18 | 4% | 65,000 |
| 2009 Impala | 25 | 3% | 39,312 |
| 2008 Impala | 117 | 14% | 42,665 |
| 2007 Impala | 85 | 14% | 40,000 |
| 2006 Impala | 18 | 3% | 64,000 |
| 2005 Impala | 7 | 1% | 72,551 |
| 2004 Impala | 10 | 1% | 29,500 |
| 2003 Impala | 14 | 2% | 112,878 |
| 2002 Impala | 12 | 2% | 18,000 |
| 2001 Impala | 18 | 2% | 42,800 |
| 2000 Impala | 34 | 4% | 72,469 |
| 1997 Impala | 1 | 100% | 23,735 |
| 1996 Impala | 6 | 7% | 50,000 |
| 1995 Impala | 5 | 11% | 102,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Suspension:front:control arm:lower arm
Problem: General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 Chevrolet Impala police vehicles because the front lower control arms may fracture. This safety recall does not include non-police Chevrolet Impala vehicles.
Risk: A broken control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace both front lower control arms, free of charge. The safety recall began on August 21, 2012. Owners may contact the Chevrolet owner center at 1-866-694-6546.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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…
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35-40 MPH, the vehicle was vibrating and jumping. The contact drove to his brother's residence to inspect the vehicle. The contact removed the front passengerâs side tire and wheel and upon removing the…
When first purchased i had to change accelerator pedal. 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 pedal changed every so often because they would go out and it would cause the check engine light to go on and off…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2008 Chevrolet Impalas have suspension problems?
No. NHTSA has 117 owner complaints about suspension for the 2008 Chevrolet Impala (14% 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 suspension?
Yes: 1 safety recall list suspension. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do suspension problems start?
The median reported mileage is 42,665 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about suspension problems on the 2008 Chevrolet Impala?
The most frequent phrase is “rear tires”, in 43 of 117 complaints, followed by “tire wear” (17).
Other 2008 Chevrolet Impala problems
See all 2008 Chevrolet Impala problems or suspension problems across all Impala years.