general problems of the 2008 Chevrolet Impala

Tl- the contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated the vehicle shakes when the contact depressed the brake pedal. The contact was driving about 40 mph. The contact also stated the warning lights did not illuminate before the vehicle started shaking. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 123,000. Bh.

My car has a problem with the abs traction control ive replaced the wheel hubs twice and the problem goes away and then it returns. Im tired of it because its costly and I do not have money I work a part time job. Also the car loses power it starts stating reduced engine power on my dash its dangerous because its done this to me a few times on the freeway.

Ignition is messing up and the power will go down.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Impala. While driving 55 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle shook violently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000.

I was exciting an off ramp when I swerved to avoid another vehicle, completely lost control of vehicle crashed had no brakes and keys will not come out of the ignition. My vehicle is not drivable.

The contact owned a 2008 Chevrolet Impala. While driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle continued to accelerate when the brake pedal was depressed. As a result, the contact crashed the vehicle into a ditch and struck a massive rock. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and there were no injuries reported. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system) and stated that the part for the repair was not available. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 74,000.

Brakes fade fast.

After stopping at a light, brakes (not sure if all 4) will not release. After depressing gas pedal brakes will release and car lunges forward. This has happened twice in the last 3 days.

I was driving about 35 mph the entire car system shut off , no warning lights came, I rolled into a dirt parking lot, and turned the key off, sat there for a little while then continue to work, had to take alternate route, didn't know when or if it would happen again. It did happen again later that afternoon, while autozone tech was checking my battery. It was frightening, thank god!! traffic was light. I live where a lot of big rigs come and go, I mostly drive freeways, but that day I had to change my route.

I turned my car on, put on my seat belt, put my foot on the brakes, and tried to shift my car out of park and into drive. I could not push the button on the shifter in, and the shifter would not move out of park. I researched the problem and found that there is a quick release button underneath the center console on the passenger's side. I had to put my emergency brake on, turn on my car, have someone reach under the center console from the passenger's side to press the button, and shift into drive while they held the button. I still am unable to shift my car out of park unless someone is holding that button.

Master brake cylindar is leaking after only 38 months and 40,000 miles.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Impala. The contact was driving approximately 65 mph downhill and depressing the brakes when he noticed that the front of the vehicle would shake excessively. There were no warning lights illuminated prior to or after the failure. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer and they advised him that they are unable to diagnose the failure. They also stated that the brakes were heating up and the failure was normal. The dealer advised the contact to downshift when the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 38,600.

The roads were snowy and parts of it icy, but it wasn't snowing. From a far distance I started to slowly brake so I won't skid. When I applied a bit more pressure to brake the car more, the pedal hit against my foot and wouldn't go down when I tried to force it. I think the abs came on but it did not slow my car down at all. The car was still going at the speed I slowed it in earlier but made no change. There was a line of cars ahead of me in front of an intersection, so I panicked and put the car in park and turned off the engine. The car finally stopped about 4 feet away from the car in front of mine.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while driving 70 mph and abruptly engaging the brakes, the front end of the vehicle began jerking violently. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 35,000.

My 2008 chevy Impala has had a problem with front brakes since I purchased the vehicle. On steep or long grades, when the brakes are applied, there is a very bad shuttering which gets worse if the grade is longer. It has become a very bad problem and almost cost me a speeding ticket in that I had to lay off the brake which caused me to go above the speed limit. Fortunately I was able to slow the car before I ran thru radar. This is a serious problem and from what I have read online has been a problem with other Chevrolet owners as well.

Coming down off of a mountain in west virginia on trip to ohio. Applied brakes. Front end began to shake. Only way to stop shaking was to take foot off of brake. Took to Chevrolet dealership. Was told that that was normal. I don't see how it could be normal. Have not made the trip since so have not had it repaired.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Impala ltz. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph when the brakes started to pulsate and shake the vehicle. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road in order to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who informed him that when the rotors started to heat up they may cause the brakes to pulsate, and that it was normal. The vehicle was repaired and the rotors were rotated. The failure mileage was approximately 35,000.

Overheating and dangerous, quick pulsation of brake rotors on my 2008 Chevrolet has always been a constant and stressful experience when driving in hilly, mountainous country. I had the same problem with a 2001 Impala. Gm has got to address this inherent weakness in the Impala's braking system.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Impala. While driving down a hill at 35 mph, the brakes pulsated. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where the rotors were buffed and re-faced twice. However, the failure still occurred when the vehicle was traveling downhill. The dealer stated that the brakes were supposed to function that way. The brakes were under warranty at the time of the complaint and the contact was concerned that she would have to pay to repair the failure after it was no longer under warranty. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000. The current mileage was approximately 17,500.

1. 2008 Chevrolet Impala, while driving down inclines the front disc brakes heat up and shake violently. The disk are too small to dissipate the heat. 2. Condition occurs while driving down hills. 3. Gm dealer turned disc 1 time under warranty and told me to shift my automatic transmission to a lower gear going down hill. There is much information from owners of gm vehicles on this problem on the internet. The Impala is not the only gm product with this problem due to disk too small.

When driving 2008 Chevrolet 4 door lost control at the top of a hill on a highway. I braked to miss a stopped car. No speeding and no ticket. This car a safety issue with steering and the brakes. I have a 2009 Impala lt.

Both front brake rotors warped 2008 Chevrolet Impala lt.

Feel vibration from the brake pedal. I do not know if it from the front or back, I feel the vibration at 25 + mph. I have a 2009 Impala lt.

My Impala will completely shut down and lock up everytime it rains. I can be driving 5 mph through a parking lot and water film on the pavement and my Impala will shake, lock up and shut down. I was leaving my church parking lot to turn right onto road, my Impala shut down and drifted straight across the street almost landing in the ditch. Thank god there was no oncoming traffic. It has happen while driving 35 and car shut down. It is very terrifying to drive a car that shuts down and have no control over. I have small children and am fearful my and their safety.

I bought a brand new Impala, year 2008. After approximately 10k miles I experienced a vibration in the rear when braking. When I brought the car to radley Chevrolet in fredericksburg, they told me that the rotors were warped and it was my fault and not covered by warranty. They said that the lug nut torque was not correct and uneven. I never touched the lug nuts or rotated the tires as the torque issue was rear only and tread wear proved there had been no rotation. I went to Chevrolet customer service who stated the radley service manager was such a great guy and he believed the service manager. When I explained that the tread wear proved the tires were not rotated he then told me that not rotating the tires was a maintenance violation also. I asked him that now you are claiming the uneven torque was due to me not rotating the tires. I am frustrated as I am right and never touched those tires or nuts. I am not even sure where the wrench is.

Brakes get dirt on them and start grinding at the rotors especially the back brakes.

When driving 2008 Chevrolet 4 door lost control at a turning of highway. No speeding and no ticket. This car a safety issue with steering and the brakes.