2008 Chevrolet Impala brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 40 complaints for the 2008 Chevrolet Impala, 3% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 40 3% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 36,000 miles 36 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 4 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 11 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 10 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 5 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 36 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 36,000 miles, and 72% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 4 crashes, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
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.
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.
Other problems reported for the 2008 Chevrolet Impala
- Electrical system 225 complaints
- Engine 158 complaints
- Suspension 118 complaints
- Steering 95 complaints
- Cruise control 93 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 86 complaints
- Stability control 58 complaints
- Air bags 50 complaints