2008 Chevrolet Impala engine problems
The 2008 Chevrolet Impala has 160 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 13% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
160
Engine complaints
13%
Share of year
4
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“HIT A DEER ON THE RIGHT PASSENGER FENDER AND THE CAR SHUT DOWN, STEERING WHEEL LOCKED, SPUN AND UNABLE TO CONTROL CAR, WAS UNABLE TO MOVE CAR, STALLED ON HIGHWAY FOR 1 HOUR. CAR ENGINE STARTED BUT UNABLE TO MOVE. ALMOST HIT A TRUCK IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION, DUE TO INABILITY TO STOP AND USE…”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 2008 Chevrolet Impala have?
NHTSA has 160 complaints about the 2008 Chevrolet Impala engine — 13% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.