2008 Chevrolet Impala suspension problems

The 2008 Chevrolet Impala has 118 suspension complaints filed with NHTSA — 10% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

118

Suspension complaints

10%

Share of year

Crash-involved

Related recalls

Suspension complaints by year

Impala suspension complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

12V377000SuspensionAugust 3, 2012 · 36,413 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

What owners report

“I PURCHASED A 2008 IMPALA ON JANUARY 14, 2012 AND THE INNER TIRES ON THE REAR WERE WORN ALMOST TO THE METAL CORD. I SLID OFF THE ROAD ON FEBRUARY 26, 2012. WHEN I TOOK THE CAR TO THE REPAIR SHOP THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL BEARING WAS LOOSE AND ALSO THE OUTER TIRE ROD ON THE FRONT LEFT WAS ALSO LOOSE. THE…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension · February 26, 2012 · crash

Common questions

How many suspension complaints does the 2008 Chevrolet Impala have?

NHTSA has 118 complaints about the 2008 Chevrolet Impala suspension — 10% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2008 Chevrolet Impala suspension?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the suspension: 12V377000.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.