2008 Chevrolet Impala electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 225 complaints for the 2008 Chevrolet Impala, 19% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 225 19% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 85,000 miles 171 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 6 and 7
- Injuries and deaths
- 5 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 10 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 7 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 24 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 34 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 33 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 24 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 18 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 12 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 6 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 171 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 85,000 miles, and 24% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 6 crashes, 7 fires, 5 injuries.
What owners wrote
In motion on a city street turning left , pedal stuck brakes not working and hit by on coming car , flipped in air about a block , rolling over again and again , no air bags depleated, broken ribs, concussion, skin lacerations , bruises,glass logged in parts of body , face and feet
Tl* the contact called on behalf of the owner of a 2008 chevrolet impala. On several occasions, the vehicle failed to start and the reduced power warning indicator illuminated. Additionally, while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic and fault code: p-2135 was retrieved.
Other problems reported for the 2008 Chevrolet Impala
- 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
- Latches & locks 48 complaints