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2008 Chevrolet Impala Airbags Problems

NHTSA has 50 owner complaints about airbag problems in the 2008 Chevrolet Impala, 6% of all 810 complaints for this model year. That is #3 highest airbag complaint count among 16 Impala model years. These complaints report 31 crashes, 1 fire, and 29 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 94,000 miles.

Airbags complaints
50
6% of 810
Crashes reported
31
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
29
Median mileage
94,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2008 Chevrolet Impala airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 3, 2008, latest Dec 13, 2024.

2008 Chevrolet Impala airbags complaints: complaints filed per month4Mar 2008Dec 2010Jun 2014Dec 2014Oct 2015Aug 2016Oct 2019
50 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2008 to Dec 2024; peak Oct 2014 (4).

Airbags recalls for the 2008 Chevrolet Impala

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Airbags complaints by Impala model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200533 (5%)
  2. 200647 (9%)
  3. 200749 (8%)
  4. 200850 (6%)
  5. 2009232 (28%)
  6. 2010102 (23%)
  7. 201137 (7%)
  8. 201220 (8%)
  9. 201319 (7%)
  10. 201443 (7%)
  11. 201529 (10%)
  12. 201616 (14%)
  13. 201717 (15%)
  14. 20186 (10%)
  15. 20195 (18%)
  16. 20202 (13%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Chevrolet Impala have airbag problems?
NHTSA has 50 owner complaints about the airbag in the 2008 Chevrolet Impala, 6% of all complaints for this model year, including 31 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 94,000 miles.
Which Chevrolet Impala year has the most airbag complaints?
The 2009 Chevrolet Impala has the most airbag complaints (232), compared with 50 for the 2008.
Is there a airbag recall for the 2008 Chevrolet Impala?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Chevrolet Impala is classified under airbags. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.