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2008 Chevrolet Impala Steering Problems

NHTSA has 94 owner complaints about steering problems in the 2008 Chevrolet Impala, 12% of all 810 complaints for this model year. That is #4 highest steering complaint count among 16 Impala model years. These complaints report 3 crashes, 1 fire, and 2 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 65,937 miles.

Steering complaints
94
12% of 810
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
65,937 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2008 Chevrolet Impala steering complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 25, 2007, latest Jul 18, 2024.

2008 Chevrolet Impala steering complaints: complaints filed per quarter72007 Q32010 Q32012 Q22013 Q42015 Q22017 Q32020 Q4
94 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2007 Q3 to 2024 Q3; peak 2014 Q4 (7).

Steering recalls for the 2008 Chevrolet Impala

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Impala model year

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

  1. 200560 (10%)
  2. 2006135 (26%)
  3. 2007101 (16%)
  4. 200894 (12%)
  5. 200957 (7%)
  6. 201042 (10%)
  7. 201135 (7%)
  8. 201249 (19%)
  9. 201334 (13%)
  10. 2014140 (22%)
  11. 201544 (15%)
  12. 201616 (14%)
  13. 201710 (9%)
  14. 20187 (12%)
  15. 20193 (11%)
  16. 20203 (20%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Chevrolet Impala have steering problems?
NHTSA has 94 owner complaints about the steering in the 2008 Chevrolet Impala, 12% of all complaints for this model year, including 3 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 65,937 miles.
Which Chevrolet Impala year has the most steering complaints?
The 2014 Chevrolet Impala has the most steering complaints (140), compared with 94 for the 2008.
Is there a steering recall for the 2008 Chevrolet Impala?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Chevrolet Impala is classified under steering. 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.