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2008 Chevrolet Impala Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA has 153 owner complaints about suspension problems in the 2008 Chevrolet Impala, 19% of all 810 complaints for this model year. That is the highest suspension complaint count among 16 Impala model years. These complaints report 6 crashes, 2 fires, and 2 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 40,520 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
153
19% of 810
Crashes reported
6
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
40,520 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2008 Chevrolet Impala suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 13, 2007, latest Aug 6, 2024.

2008 Chevrolet Impala suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per quarter342007 Q42009 Q42011 Q12012 Q22013 Q32014 Q42016 Q12019 Q4
153 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2007 Q4 to 2024 Q3; peak 2011 Q3 (34).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2008 Chevrolet Impala

  1. NHTSA 12V377000Aug 3, 2012Suspension, Wheels & Tires36,413 vehicles

    Suspension:front:control arm:lower arm

    General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 Chevrolet Impala police vehicles because the front lower control arms may fracture. This safety recall does not include non-police Chevrolet Impala vehicles.

    Risk: A broken control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace both front lower control arms, free of charge. The safety recall began on August 21, 2012. Owners may contact the Chevrolet owner center at 1-866-694-6546.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Impala model year

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

  1. 200515 (2%)
  2. 200648 (9%)
  3. 2007142 (23%)
  4. 2008153 (19%)
  5. 200952 (6%)
  6. 201025 (6%)
  7. 201133 (7%)
  8. 201239 (15%)
  9. 201344 (16%)
  10. 201421 (3%)
  11. 20156 (2%)
  12. 20164 (4%)
  13. 20174 (3%)
  14. 20183 (5%)
  15. 20193 (11%)
  16. 20200 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Chevrolet Impala have suspension problems?
NHTSA has 153 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2008 Chevrolet Impala, 19% of all complaints for this model year, including 6 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 40,520 miles.
Which Chevrolet Impala year has the most suspension complaints?
The 2008 Chevrolet Impala has the most suspension complaints (153), compared with 153 for the 2008.
Is there a suspension recall for the 2008 Chevrolet Impala?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Chevrolet Impala concerns the suspension: 12V377000.

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.