2008 Chevrolet Impala wipers, windshield & visibility problems
Owners reported wipers, windshield & visibility problems in 19 complaints for the 2008 Chevrolet Impala, 2% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 19 2% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 76,000 miles 15 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When wipers, windshield & visibility problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 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 15 wipers, windshield & visibility complaints that report mileage, the median is about 76,000 miles, and 20% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 fires, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. While the vehicle was parked the contact closed the front passenger side window and did not notice the passengers finger was in the window while it closed. The passenger was transported to the hospital and lost the pinky finger on the right hand. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated they would return the contacts call. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 49,000. Updated 09/21/11
Rear window defrost stopped working. Replaced fuses and relay. Light comes on but defrost does not work. Investigation by owner showed wiring harness under front passenger kick panel burnt badly. Further investigation online indicates this has problem has been experienced by a large number of impala owners. Due to the badly burn connection, passenger cabin fire could have occurred. Local chevy dealer service department denied any knowledge of similar instances. Recommend investigation.
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
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