2008 CHEVROLET IMPALA Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System Problems
2 NHTSA complaints on file
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System Issues in the 2008 CHEVROLET IMPALA
2 engine and engine coolingexhaust system complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 CHEVROLET IMPALA. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Fires
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Injuries
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All Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System Complaints
I OWN A 2008 WITH LESS THAN 50,000 MILES ON IT AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I HAD IT DIAGNOSED AND WAS TOLD IT IS THE SECONDARY AIR INJECTION SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P2444) WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO FAIL THE EMISSIONS TEST. THE DEALERSHIP REFUSES TO REPAIR IT AND STATES THE WARRANTY IS ONLY VALID FOR 3 YEARS OR 30,000 MILES. I CANNOT GET THE VEHICLE INSPECTED UNTIL THE PROBLEM IS FIXED AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT GOES OFF. I AM VERY DISAPPOINTED THAT A CAR ONLY 2 YEARS OLD CAN HAVE SUCH A MAJOR PROBLEM IN SUCH A SHORT AMOUNT OF TIME. THE REPAIRS WILL COST $1600 TO $2000 BECAUSE IT IS AN INTERNAL PROBLEM WITH THE ENGINE. I TRIED TO GET THE CODE RESET ONLY TO HAVE THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COME BACK ON. *TR
MY VEHICLE I PURCHASES FRO THE DEALER WAS SUPPOSEDLY IN EXCELLENT SHAPE. NOT UNTIL I MOVED TO LOS ANGELES, CA. I REALIZED THAT THE ENGINE WAS NOT PERFORMING CORRECTLY. THE ENGINE IS TO DROP DOWN FROM A 8CYCL TO A 6CYCL WHEN IT IS IN OVERDRIVE (60+MPH). (THIS IS CALLED 'ACTIVE FUEL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM.) MY ENGINE WOULD NOT DUE THAT. I TOOK IT TO SEVERAL DEALERS BUT THEY REFUSED TO FIX THE PROBLEM. DEALER SAID "IT WASN'T THEIR FAULT. WE BOUGHT THIS CAR FROM AN AUCTION". I FEEL THEIR WAS SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE CAR. DEALER INSPECTION CHECKLIST WAS DATED 3/26/2008. THE CAR WAS A RENTAL VEHICLE PRIOR TO ME PURCHASING IT AS A USED VEHICLE. THE ODOMETER READING WAS 12410 ON 5/17/2008. I FEEL THEIR WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE ENGINE "SAFETY". *TR
Other 2008 CHEVROLET IMPALA Problem Areas
Electrical System
214 complaints
Engine
134 complaints
Steering
90 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
88 complaints
Power Train
85 complaints
Suspension
78 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
58 complaints
Air Bags
50 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
43 complaints
Unknown Or Other
41 complaints
Suspensionrear
35 complaints
Tires
32 complaints
Wheels
31 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
20 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
20 complaints
Traction Control System
20 complaints
Structurebody
19 complaints
Service Brakes
17 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
12 complaints
Seat Belts
10 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
8 complaints
Structurebodydoor
7 complaints
Visibilitywiper
7 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
5 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
5 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
5 complaints
Equipment
4 complaints
Exterior Lighting
4 complaints
Fuel System Other
4 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
4 complaints
Structure
4 complaints
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
4 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
4 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
3 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemrear Window
3 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
2 complaints
Chest Clip Buckle Harness
1 complaint
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
1 complaint
Equipment Adaptivemobility
1 complaint
Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift
1 complaint
Interior Lighting
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
1 complaint
Service Brakes Electric
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
1 complaint
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagesrodrelayconnecting
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinion
1 complaint
Structureframe And Members
1 complaint
Suspensionfront
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
1 complaint
Suspensionrearaxlespindle
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemcondensorevaporator
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element
1 complaint
Visibilityglass Siderear
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield
1 complaint