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2008 Chevrolet Impala repairs by problem area
Engine (23%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (22%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (29%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)
Other (6%)
Chart based on 156 repairs.
2008 Chevrolet Impala repair cost distribution
$2500+ (1%)
$1000 - $2499 (6%)
$500 - $999 (12%)
$100 - $499 (46%)
< $100 (36%)
Chart based on 142 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Chevrolet Impala
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| Chevrolet Impala in Michigan, United States Sep 2010 - Jan 2011 | |||
| Jan 201173000 miUS $120 | Passenger side back door lock wouldn't operate, only could work it manually- replaced the solenoid. | ||
| Chevrolet Impala in Arizona, United States Sep 2011 - Oct 2011 | |||
| Oct 201176000 miUS $100 | A relay for the A/C was malfunctioning. | ||
2008 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan
303-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Impala in Texas, United States May 2010 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Jun 201178000 mi | Air conditioning interior flapper door (inside/outside air flap) actuator failed. | ||
| Mar 2012102000 miUS $1285 | Replaced both front wheel bearings Worn parts | ||
| Jul 2012112000 miUS $300 | Relay switch for radiator fan was bad. | ||
| Jan 2013US $2674 | Transmission failed, required a complete rebuild and replacement of Torque converter and valve plate | ||
| Feb 2013133300 mi | Transmission repair failed after ~5000 miles. Shop repaired under warrenty | ||
| May 2013142200 miUS $225 | Transmission/Key ignition interlock wiring broke. Had to pull console to repair wire so that Ignition key can be removed from ignition. | ||
| Nov 2013156000 miUS $90 | Replaced oil pressure sensor. | ||
| Mar 2014168000 miUS $10 | Replaced fuse for the rear window defroster | ||
| Aug 2014182000 miUS $160 | O2 sensor | ||
| Dec 2014193000 miUS $911 | Battery leaked, needed both positive and negative battery cables, new battery and clean up of acid spill on car | ||
| Mar 2015201000 mi | Tire Pressure sensor needed to be replaced | ||
| Chevrolet Impala in Florida, United States Jun 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Oct 201367500 mi | alternator failed | ||
| Nov 201368700 miUS $800 | routine maint and had to have A/C motors for vents replaced | ||
| Dec 201482000 miUS $107 | Oil pressure switch- sensor went bad | ||
| Aug 201689000 miUS $600 | Tie rod ends worn out, left wheel hub bearings worn out | ||
| May 201796000 miUS $400 | Up grade brakes | ||
| Mar 201897000 miUS $37 | Plastic cover on visor mirror broken, light would not come on | ||
| Jun 201897000 miUS $300 | Would not go into gear, replaced shift cable | ||
| Chevrolet Impala in New York, United States Aug 2017 - May 2020 | |||
| Oct 201754000 miUS $600 | Wheel hub assembly, front right, for vibration. | ||
2008 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan
233-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Impala in New York, United States - Jan 2009 | |||
| Jan 200932924 mi | Heater blowing cold air, thermostat replaced. | ||
| Chevrolet Impala in Missouri, United States Jan 2011 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Sep 201144000 miUS $125 | Driver's seatbelt button malfunctioned. The buckle wouldn't catch in the locking mechanism. Mechanic said spring wasn't working in the catching mechanism and replaced it. It's working fine. | ||
| Aug 201258000 mi | Leak in Transmission system which needed to be repaired. | ||
| Feb 201358000 miUS $125 | Pressure gauge and tire sensor repaired-front right and mounts repaired-front left tire. | ||
| Mar 201458000 miUS $695 | Both wheel bearing and stabilizing bar had gone bad. (Mainly from not driving vehicle - seal leaked and eroded. Also oil change and tire rotation. NO REPAIR COMPLETED AT THIS TIME. Will need to drive it more. | ||
| Chevrolet Impala in North Carolina, United States May 2010 - Feb 2014 | |||
| Sep 2010101000 miUS $1400 | Right front wheel bearing bad, hub replaced $450.00. Actuator for left rear door replaced, $175.00 Parking/emergency brake doesn't hold well- shop "adjusted cable". Brake still doesn't hold well. | ||
| Jul 2011141000 miUS $370 | Leaking coolant, replaced "cross over" gaskets.Note, all 07 & 08 Impalas have major rear suspension problem, ruins rear tires. Class action suit, see USA Today, 7/06/11, page 4B. | ||
| Oct 2011148000 miUS $350 | check engine light came on again replace solenoid in evaporation tank. replace oxygen sensor. | ||
| May 2013224000 miUS $200 | Replace broken sway bar connections. | ||
| Jun 2013228000 mi | Front end wouldn't hold alignment. Replace camber adjustment kits, both front wheels. | ||
| Sep 2013239000 miUS $550 | Replace front wheel hub. | ||
| Dec 2013249000 miUS $1033 | Replace failed fuel pump & sensor | ||
| Chevrolet Impala in Indiana, United States Dec 2014 - Jul 2015 | |||
| Jul 201599000 miUS $300 | Door locking system | ||
| Chevrolet Impala in Missouri, United States Aug 2010 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Dec 201080000 miUS $334 | Replaced EVAP system solenoid purge valve located next to the fuel filler neck. Replaced two power door locks (passenger front and driver rear). Replaced power mirror switch. | ||
| Mar 201187000 mi | Noticed rear wheels didn't seem lined up right. Wheel alignment shop verified, and necessary adjustments were beyond stock ability. Installed magna-cam bolts to correct both rear camber and one rear toe. | ||
| Apr 201189300 miUS $1066 | Air conditioning compressor failure. $1,066 A/C compressor failure. Replaced compressor and orifice tube, flushed system. | ||
| Oct 2011107000 miUS $185 | Been noticing a roar from the rear for the past couple of months. Roar got significantly worse the week before. Found driver-side rear wheel could be rocked in-and-out about 1/2 inch. Replaced wheel bearing assembly. Roar gone. | ||
| Dec 2011111000 miUS $590 | Steering felt unstable, car didn't track true, was jittery going down the road. Took car into shop for wheel alignment and tire rotation, mechanic identified both front wheel bearings failing and permitted me to verify. Bearings replaced. | ||
| Sep 2012136000 miUS $350 | Replaced the original struts. | ||
| Nov 2014198000 miUS $200 | Replaced starter. | ||
| Chevrolet Impala in Alberta, Canada May 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 201163240 miC $200 | driver door handle fell apart could still open door but had to hold outside of it in to get it to work | ||
| Jun 201277500 miC $900 | Alternator went had to order one out of the U.S.A. prices was horrible $700 for the part, 80 to ship it 125 to instasl (no bad as they did scan of system as well ) took 3 days to get parts | ||
| Oct 2013100000 miC $450 | shifting rough serviced transmission and put in synthetic oil better but still rough shifts leaking CV seal at transaxle | ||
| Oct 2014119000 mi | Hard shifts no one will say they can fix it for sure so still guessing | ||
| Dec 2014125240 miC $350 | Struts were leaking on the front so I changed them out myself | ||
| Feb 2015128740 mi | Electric locks not always opening all doors different doors | ||
| Apr 2017178560 miC $75 | 3 door locks quit working took a chance and bought used electric door locks from pick a part so far so good | ||
| Sep 2017187240 miC $230 | Broken wire | ||
| Dec 2017190960 miC $800 | Sunroof exploded insurance wanted to put in used one I went with a new one | ||
| Mar 2018198400 miC $120 | water pump bearing packed it in | ||
| Chevrolet Impala in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2016 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Jul 201737108 miUS $200 | Routine inspection found brakes and rotors needed replacement. | ||
| Chevrolet Impala in Ohio, United States May 2007 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Nov 200710 mi | Purchased new. Overhead console eyeglass holder compartment latch broken, power steering fluid low, air in four tires low, washer fluid reservoir almost empty. | ||
| Jan 2008999 mi | Air bag system malfunctioned requiring wiring repair. Dual-zone HVAC repaired according to a campaign to fix system (Instrument panel cluster reprogramed). | ||
| Apr 200912048 mi | Driver seat bottom cushion cover replaced because leather cover was separating. | ||
| Jul 200915801 mi | Left front door lock actuator latch assembly replaced because door would not lock/unlock with remote or using door switch. | ||
| Nov 200919030 mi | A/C odor foul - afterblow module kit installed by dealer per TSB. Broken right front seat lumbar adjustor replaced. Erratic cruise control system repaired by reprogramming the car's computer. | ||
| Dec 200919940 mi | Engine crankshaft seal leaking oil. Power steering return line leaking fluid. Both repaired by dealer under warranty. | ||
| Jan 201021555 mi | "Service Air Bag" warning + chime activated. Right front seat belt assembly replaced due to defective pre-tensioner (no accident/damage). | ||
| Apr 201024120 mi | While driving with a/c on low fan speed, fan speed would change to high speed for 8-10 seconds, then return to low speed. Dealer stated they could find "no codes". No repair performed. Problem continues. | ||
| Sep 201028000 mi | Tire Pressure Monitor System not functioning correctly - incorrect tire pressure displayed. Compass would not hold calibration. Driver door outside handle replaced (broken). | ||
2008 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan
211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Impala in New York, United States Jan 2014 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Dec 201465000 miUS $400 | Vapor canister | ||
| Jan 201565800 miUS $50 | Windshield wiper motor | ||
| Jun 201570000 miUS $250 | Muffler | ||
| Chevrolet Impala in Florida, United States Apr 2014 - Apr 2014 | |||
| Apr 201499000 miUS $267 | Passenger side front Hub Bearing replaced. | ||
| Chevrolet Impala in California, United States Feb 2014 - Apr 2014 | |||
| Mar 201465000 miUS $233 | Steering pump needed to be replaced | ||
| Apr 201465000 miUS $291 | the little door that changes from outside airflow to recirculate air started to make a fast clicking sound. needed to replace actuator as plastic teeth became stripped. | ||
| Chevrolet Impala in Texas, United States Jul 2015 - Jul 2015 | |||
| Jul 2015110000 miUS $5 | Traction control breaking sensor reported a problem. | ||
| Chevrolet Impala in Iowa, United States Nov 2013 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Jun 201498000 miUS $1 | Could not shift out of park. | ||
| Jul 2018130000 miUS $30 | Replaced blend door actuator motor | ||
| Chevrolet Impala in Alabama, United States Jan 2016 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Jan 2016109000 miUS $1000 | Alignment, was very difficult had to machine parts. Replace door locks. Tires warn unevenly. | ||
| Mar 2017134000 miUS $898 | suspension repair--don't remember details | ||
| Chevrolet Impala in Virginia, United States May 2010 - Oct 2011 | |||
| May 201059000 miUS $65 | Turned front rotors & four wheel alignment | ||
| Chevrolet Impala in North Carolina, United States Sep 2015 - Apr 2016 | |||
| Oct 201569000 mi | ventilation actuator Engine leaking coolant | ||
| Chevrolet Impala in Ohio, United States Jul 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Mar 201762000 miUS $500 | New rotors and pads | ||
| Apr 201760000 miUS $250 | Bushing failed. | ||
| Apr 201869000 miUS $215 | An inexpensive air sensor would trigger the engine warning light on occasion. My mechanic assured me it was safe to drive even when light was on. | ||
| Chevrolet Impala in Indiana, United States Nov 2012 - Aug 2017 | |||
| Jan 2013124500 miUS $25 | Rear defroster not working. Connector melted underneath the carpet. Cut wires and placed an inline fuse holder. | ||
| Feb 2013106700 miUS $140 | Power door lock actuator left rear door | ||
| Dec 2013128000 miUS $100 | tire pressure sensor in right front tire went bad | ||
| Jan 2015143000 miUS $130 | tire pressure monitor on one wheel went bad | ||
| Chevrolet Impala in Ohio, United States May 2010 - Nov 2013 | |||
| Mar 201047203 miUS $1154 | Replace the Wiper motor and BCM (body contorl module) caused by a short in the wiper motor circuit board. Chevy will not warranty. Beyond normal warranty. Dealer mis diagnosed the problem the first time. | ||
| Oct 201061000 miUS $200 | Check Engine light Diagnosed as Failed cannister vent solenoid. Dealer performed repair while car was on lift of oil change. Very satisfied with dealer not with car reliabilty | ||
| Dec 201065000 miUS $450 | Wipers stayed on Repeat from March 2010. Dealer replaced BCM at that time after misdignosed wiper motor. Again same diagnosis but found out Fuse breaker panel under hood affected by environment. GM did nothing. Not covered by warranty | ||
| May 201177000 miUS $368 | B/u light & 3rd Brake light not working. Caused by broken wire dealer caused when replaceing either the fuse panel or BCM. Claims that I am responsible because it took to long for me to bring back car. | ||
| Aug 201186541 miUS $394 | Replaced right front wheel bearing cartridge. Replaced right front wheel bearing cartridge. | ||
| Oct 201188575 miUS $297 | Replaced left front wheel bearing cartridge Replaced left front wheel bearing cartridge | ||
| Mar 2012101000 miUS $100 | car would not start. Battery dead. Original lasted 4 years. | ||
| Jun 2012110000 mi | Bearing noise coming from front end. Thought front wheel bearings replaced in January bad. Not Transmission sounds like a noisy ring & pinion gear set. | ||
| Aug 2012114800 miUS $100 | Right front wheel bearing failed after 1 year service. Mechanic replaced the bearing at no charge. I paid the labor for installation. | ||
| May 2013136400 miUS $120 | Front wheel bearing on right side failed in less than 6 months Replaced with different brand than Timken | ||
| Chevrolet Impala in Alabama, United States Jun 2010 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Oct 201238200 miUS $80 | Running 1.5 quarts low on oil. Sensors checked out ok. Oil change and filter. Monitoring oil level for next 3 to 4 weeks before any further repair. | ||
| Dec 201443000 mi | Had tires installed wtih Alignment 1st of December. Started hearing rattling noise. One of screws/bolts loosened to adjust alignment had been left loose, Problem fixed with tightening of all screws/bolts. | ||
| Chevrolet Impala in Utah, United States May 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jun 201031000 mi | Passenger side locking mechanism needed replacement | ||
| Chevrolet Impala in Michigan, United States Aug 2011 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Sep 201161000 mi | Some sensor in the exhaust system failed. Replaced in about 15 minutes. Covered under GM Majorguard extended warranty | ||
| Chevrolet Impala in Wisconsin, United States May 2010 - Aug 2017 | |||
| Apr 201223000 miUS $120 | It needed a 4 wheel alignment because the dealer found that the tires were wearing a little funny. Needed a rear cam bolt to do the job. | ||
| Aug 201434000 miUS $312 | Check engine light came on. Took it in to the dealer. Dealer ended up replacing the vent solenoid and the harness for it. | ||
| Chevrolet Impala in Ohio, United States Jun 2011 - Jan 2016 | |||
| May 201287900 mi | Had a coolant leak that was hard to track down.Looked like it was coming from the rear head gasket.took it to my local dealer to have it diagnosed.Turned out to be o rings on coolant crossover tube.Fixed under warranty.I'm happy | ||
| Jul 2013111000 miUS $1500 | rear head gasket leaking.replaced both head gaskets.started out with a slight rise in temp.then a good size leak right after car was turned off.didnt notice any tell tale white exhaust or smell burning oil.very expensive.not happy | ||
| May 2014130000 miUS $80 | check engine light said "emissions leak large." it was the evap solenoid next to gas tank. one bolt and twenty minutes later i was done. wish all repairs were this easy. | ||
| Jan 2015108000 miUS $30 | replaced windshield washer pump.hard to get to.remove headlight it can be accessed from there | ||
| Jan 2016165000 miUS $72 | dash warning came on with "engine reduced power"and traction warning light came on.turns out it was the gas pedal which has electrical position sensor.it cost 72.00 and took ten minutes for me to replace.just two bolts and one plug.easy job | ||
| Chevrolet Impala in New Brunswick, Canada Jun 2011 - Jul 2017 | |||
| Aug 201162620 miC $297 | Initial difficulty refueling vehicle, few days later check engine light set, diagnosis cost $109.95, replaced evap. vent solenoid, part cost $97.95 plus labor. Dealer advised not covered under emission warranty as 96,691 km. at time. | ||
| May 201286940 miC $390 | replaced lf lower ball joint,and lr sway bar link.cost for these items$390.46. | ||
| Oct 2012101420 miC $135 | replaced blower motor at 166000 km,purchased part and installed myself | ||
| Dec 2012109120 miC $148 | front crankshaft seal leaking, oil ruined front motor mount, and lower transmission cooling line leaking. total cost $700.00, dealer covered all but $147.87 under warranty. | ||
| May 2013124620 miC $268 | replaced lower control arm bushing check engine light and message reduced power,service traction control. scanned,codep2138. replaced accelerator pedal position sensor(app sensor). | ||
| Jul 2013129520 mi | check engine light now on ,appears evap. canister solenoid again (second time). will replace myself. | ||
| Feb 2014154640 miC $492 | dealer replaced right front wheel bearing at no cost as had replaced previously fe.14,2013 at a cost of $311.00 replaced right front axle shaft. had noticed noise for several days, independant garage said strut mount, cv joint seperated when turning to right/ require tow to shop | ||
| Mar 2014156860 miC $735 | replaced rear struts as right rear strut failed. noticed harsh impact from rear of car ,checked car not level . | ||
| May 2014162440 miC $422 | replaced both outer tie rod ends replaced both transmission cooler lines and both fittings at transmission | ||
| Chevrolet Impala in Texas, United States Feb 2008 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Sep 200830000 miUS $850 | Torque converter was replaced under warranty at 30,000 miles | ||
| Jan 2012110000 miUS $85 | Had to replace gasket between oil filter housing and engine block | ||
| Feb 2013124000 miUS $85 | Changed O-Rings on Transmission Cooler Lines that were leaking badly | ||
| Mar 2013133000 miUS $600 | Front Wheel Bearing / Hub Assemblies went bad and had to be replaced. | ||
| Jul 2013138700 miUS $165 | Engine Oil Pressure sensor went bad. | ||
| Dec 2013145000 miUS $175 | Replaced one actuator. Still have two to replace. | ||
| May 2014149000 miUS $600 | blower motor went bad | ||
| Jun 2014149000 miUS $600 | Had to replace complete power steering pump and hoses. All were leaking badly. An oil leak was not fixed. | ||
| Chevrolet Impala in Wisconsin, United States Apr 2013 - Jun 2014 | |||
| May 2013190000 miUS $150 | brakes done as well as wheel bearing | ||
| Chevrolet Impala in Ohio, United States May 2010 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Jun 201026000 mi | trunk struts replaced | ||
| Aug 201145000 miUS $80 | Could not close trunk- both struts broken, 2nd time this happened. Replaced with 3rd party struts, slightly longer than GM's. | ||
| Apr 201256000 miUS $128 | Emissions error, fuel system. Replaced gas cap again with new one. | ||
| Jun 201257000 miUS $130 | emissions error, diagnostics, replaced fuel cap AGAIN | ||
| Sep 201482000 miUS $550 | Terrible noise like a semiautomatic gun going off continually. A $2.00 part failed in the HVAC duct controls and cost $500 to tear dashboard apart and replace. | ||
| Mar 201590000 miUS $125 | Trunk struts failed for the 4th time! Replaced them again!! | ||
| Jun 201592000 miUS $125 | Trunk struts broke again. Told that there is a plastic limiter missing on each hinge. So far, no one can find a pair. | ||
| Sep 201592000 mi | Trunk support strut failed again. Replaced under warranty. Discovered that trunk hinges will have to be replaced, as they are responsible for the failure of struts. Dealer did not know about this. Just replacing struts will not fix the pro. | ||
| Dec 201593000 miUS $220 | Trunk hinges worn so that trunk moves too far when opening, breaking ends of struts off. | ||
| Jun 201696000 miUS $1200 | Could not allign. Repl worn out hubs Big clunks. Sway bar attachments broke off, repl. | ||
| Sep 201696000 miUS $130 | rat a tat noise. Replaced bad air mixer motor. This did not fix problem for more than a day. Shop ordered another motor, says it was defective. | ||
| Oct 201697000 mi | Damper motor defective, noisy | ||
| Chevrolet Impala in Ontario, Canada Aug 2011 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Jan 2012C $300 | gas pedal sensor car failed to start. (replaced starter and/or alternator.) | ||
| Chevrolet Impala in Illinois, United States Mar 2011 - Sep 2012 | |||
| May 201267200 miUS $18 | Took car for oil leak on manifold and heads. Dealer said no oil leak but antifreeze leak from filler neck. They changed gasket under powertrain warranty | ||
| Sep 201268000 mi | Transmission was slipping from stop when cold. Had been doing this occasionally for some time. Traded it in. | ||
| Chevrolet Impala in Indiana, United States Jun 2015 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Jun 2016119000 miUS $100 | Air pump failed | ||
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