Known Recalls

Model year record

2008 Chevrolet Impala

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 1,203 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 14V355000

Electrical system: ignition

Component
Electrical system: ignition
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
Vehicles affected
3,141,731
Reported to NHTSA
2014-06-23
Owners notified
2014-09-23

Defect description

This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Buick LaCrosse, 2006-2011 Buick Lucerne, 2000-2005 Cadillac DeVille, 2006-2011 Cadillac DTS, 2006-2014 Chevrolet Impala, and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the weight on the key ring and road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.

Safety risk

If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, a key knocked out of the run position will cause loss of engine power, power steering, and power braking, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Manufacturer remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 23, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), and 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet). GM's number for this recall is 14299.

Recall campaignNHTSA 12V377000

Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm

Component
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Vehicles affected
36,413
Reported to NHTSA
2012-08-03
Owners notified
2012-08-21

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

A broken control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system21485,000 mi
Engine13499,320 mi
Steering9065,937 mi
Vehicle speed control8898,000 mi
Power train8581,000 mi
Suspension7852,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)5898,000 mi
Air bags5084,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages4358,000 mi
Unknown or other4185,000 mi
Suspension: rear3524,000 mi
Tires3233,000 mi
Wheels3150,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling2054,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic2024,900 mi
Traction control system2075,000 mi
Structure: body1971,009 mi
Service brakes1775,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system12110,000 mi
Seat belts1097,500 mi
Electrical system: ignition894,134 mi
Structure: body: door746,000 mi
Visibility/wiper794,860 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner583,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch545,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system561,000 mi
Equipment465,000 mi
Exterior lighting4149,000 mi
Fuel system, other410,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission468,000 mi
Structure43,000 mi
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems440,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal459,502 mi
Fuel system, gasoline3500 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: rear window376,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch2—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system248,812 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system245,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)227,000 mi
Suspension: front: wheel bearing224,000 mi
Chest clip, buckle, harness1—
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor181,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe178,000 mi
Equipment adaptive/mobility140,000 mi
Equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift1—
Interior lighting170,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)1—
Service brakes, electric133,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads116,500 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages1128,000 mi
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar13,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump1150,000 mi
Steering: linkages: rod: relay: connecting1—
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly160,000 mi
Steering: rack and pinion178,000 mi
Structure: frame and members119,961 mi
Suspension: front1—
Suspension: front: control arm1218,000 mi
Suspension: rear: axle: spindle1—
Vehicle speed control: cruise control11,471 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: condensor/evaporator183,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: windshield: electrical heating element161,000 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear149,000 mi
Visibility: windshield124,000 mi

The 2007 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 2009 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.