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2008 Chevrolet Impala suspension problems

Owners reported suspension problems in 118 complaints for the 2008 Chevrolet Impala, 10% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.

At a glance

Complaints
118 10% of this year's complaints
Typical mileage
43,000 miles 97 complaints with mileage
Crashes and fires
6 and 2
Injuries and deaths
2 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

When suspension problems show up

Suspension complaints by mileage, 2008 Chevrolet Impala Complaints by odometer reading in 20,000-mile steps. The median is about 43,000 miles. 0k to 20k miles: 18 complaints 20k to 40k miles: 26 complaints 40k to 60k miles: 17 complaints 60k to 80k miles: 17 complaints 80k to 100k miles: 9 complaints 100k to 120k miles: 2 complaints 120k to 140k miles: 2 complaints 140k to 160k miles: 2 complaints 160k to 180k miles: 2 complaints 180k to 200k miles: 0 complaints 200k+ miles: 2 complaints 040k80k120k160k200k miles Typical: 43,000 miles
Based on 97 complaints that include mileage. 63% were reported before 60,000 miles. The amber marker shows the median: half of these complaints happened before that mileage.
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MileageComplaints
0k to 20k miles18
20k to 40k miles26
40k to 60k miles17
60k to 80k miles17
80k to 100k miles9
100k to 120k miles2
120k to 140k miles2
140k to 160k miles2
160k to 180k miles2
180k to 200k miles0
200k+ miles2

What the data shows

Of the 97 suspension complaints that report mileage, the median is about 43,000 miles, and 63% were reported before 60,000 miles.

These complaints mention 6 crashes, 2 fires, 2 injuries.

What owners wrote

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. While driving approximately 35 MPH, a vehicle crashed into the driver side of the contact's vehicle and the air bags failed to deploy. The contact was knocked unconscious and sustained shoulder injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. In addition, when making a turn, it felt as if the rear tires lifted off the ground. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure.

Reported at 76,000 miles, May 2014 CrashInjury

2008 chevy impala LTZ -- I am having trouble with the rear inner tires wearing down to the chords just like all the other complaints on here. I know it's not the tire brand, etc. As I've had a reputable mechanic put on two sets of tires. I found articles on a lawsuit and the fact that GM will fix the police cars with this issue, but not the general public's. I bought this car as a commuter car for my sons that will be college students and I need it to last.

Reported at 20,000 miles, September 2018

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