2008 Chevrolet Impala electrical system problems
221 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2008 Chevrolet Impala — 27% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The engine electric brakes all shut down steering wheel locked up and my daughter smashed into telephone pole on August 31 2023. Airbags didn't deploy for front and side airbags were deflated no air.no warning lights prior that I'm aware of. My daughter was injured PCS and cervical sprain”
filed Sep 5, 2023
“While driving at highway speeds the car will act up and the engine will shut off, I get the message on the odometer display that reads, Engine power is reduced, service throttle, starter disabled. This is not a good thing to have happen while driving.”
filed Nov 25, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- In the affected vehicles, the weight on the key ring and road conditions or some other…Campaign 14V355000 · Jun 23, 2014
Related service bulletins
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8…
PIP4723J · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 25, 2024
Electrical System problems in other Impala years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Impala | 9 | 32% |
| 2018 Impala | 11 | 19% |
| 2017 Impala | 15 | 13% |
| 2016 Impala | 30 | 27% |
| 2015 Impala | 95 | 32% |
| 2014 Impala | 220 | 35% |
| 2013 Impala | 52 | 19% |
| 2012 Impala | 58 | 22% |
| 2011 Impala | 95 | 19% |
| 2010 Impala | 132 | 30% |
| 2009 Impala | 224 | 27% |
| 2007 Impala | 128 | 20% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 Chevrolet Impala
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.