general problems of the 2008 Chevrolet Impala

15 problems related to tire have been reported for the 2008 Chevrolet Impala. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2008 Chevrolet Impala based on all problems reported for the 2008 Impala.

1 Tire problem

Failure Date: 08/06/2024

Starfire solarus as all-season 225/60r16 98h- car started shaking violently while I was driving it- seemed to be coming from rear tire. Limped it home, removed driver side rear tire, and noticed substantial bulge where tread was separating. Replaced tire with another brand. Several months later, same thing happened, and removed the remaining starfire solarus as all-season 225/60r16 98h tire, the passenger side rear tire, and noticed same defect. I bought both tires Mar 15, 2021 on amazon, but have driven car very little. Unfortunately the shop that installed them didn't note mileage on receipt but the tread looks brand new (other than the defect). Looked at amazon and noticed other customers reporting the same defect! [xxx] I think these tires are very dangerous and are going to cause somebody to get injured or worse, especially since both tires are affected by defects and other consumers are reporting the exact same issue on amazon reviews. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

2 Tire problem

Failure Date: 05/05/2017

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Impala equipped with goodyear eagle LS-2 tires, size: p225/55r17. While driving 65 mph, there was a vibration coming from the tires. Spring valley goodyear of columbia, south carolina was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and stated that there were no recalls on the tires. The tire and vehicle failure mileage were unknown.

3 Tire problem

Failure Date: 09/17/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Impala equipped with goodyear ls2, tire line:gp401dr2, tire size p225-55r17 tires. The contact stated that while driving at 55 mph, there was a loud noise the contact coasted over to the side of the road and notice that the front driver and passenger side tire was separated from the in side and outside wall of the tire, read separation and exhibited bobbles. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that a new tire will need to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximant failure mileage was 35,000. Aw.

4 Tire problem

Failure Date: 11/27/2011

I own the Impala ltz. . . Rear inner tire threads are worn. I purchased the care approx. 3 mos ago. Now I am having to replace the tires. I do have warranty on the vehicle so I am going to take it back to the dealer in hopes that it will be repaired. Reading the issues on here. . . I am having the same problem.

5 Tire problem

Failure Date: 07/25/2011

I have a 2008 Chevrolet Impala and I am having a wheel alignment problem my tires are wearing uneven. The car only has 9830 miles on it . I have had a wheel alignment done on the car and a tire rotation done at 8961 miles . But that did not help my tires are still wearing uneven. Advantage Chevrolet checked the cars alignment on 7/25/2011 they said that they can not find a problem with the car . My tires are wearing out in 9000 miles.

6 Tire problem

Failure Date: 03/07/2011

Vehicle won't hold allignment and when it does it's still wearing out the rear tires at a rate 1/32 per 1000 miles, it wore out the rear tires in 6000 miles just lucky that I looked at them when I did. The vehicle has 45000 miles on it and this is the second set of tires in 6000 miles.

7 Tire problem

Failure Date: 10/28/2010

I purchased a used 2008 Chevrolet on 10/15/2010 and the dealership put a current inspection certificate on the vehicle. During an unrelated visit to my auto mechanic he noticed the tires ( front only ) and stated they were not good and if he would have inspected the vehicle, he would have placed a "rejection sticker" on the m/v. I took the vehicle to the dealership who stated they were ok. Went back to auto mechanic who advised me to file complaint.

8 Tire problem

Failure Date: 10/15/2010

Severe tire wear. 2008 chevy Impala with goodyear integrity tires. Had to have all four tires replaced at 33,000 miles, mind you these are 50,000 miles tires that have been rotated and kept at the recommended psi. They are severely worn on the inner and outer edges and can see the wear bars. Was told by the dealership that the tires to begin with are junk! I had no choice but to replace them being that this car is a lease and only have 4 months left with it till the turn in date. The unnamed tire store told me that I need an alignment but the dealership that my car goes to never said anything about needing the alignment.

9 Tire problem

Failure Date: 04/07/2010

I have a 2008 Chevrolet Impala that has 40,000 miles on the vehicle. I will now be putting a 3rd set of tires on the car as well as getting the front end aligned once again. The car wears the tires on the front inner and outer sides. The middle of the tire looks new. The car handles horribly in wet conditions as well.

10 Tire problem

Failure Date: 03/15/2010

Severe inner tire wear on both rear tires at around 47k miles. The wire inside the tires was showing and it was unnoticeable just looking at the car. I didn't realize the tires were bad until the rear driver tire went completely flat without warning.

11 Tire problem

Failure Date: 09/07/2009

Rear tires had extreme excessive wear on inside in short amount of time. These were new tires. No warnings. Tire was worn in such a short amount of time if I had not been looking at something in driveway it was on the verge of a blowout. These were new tires so you do not think the inside where you can not see would be down to the wires on the inside of tire. Was going on long trip in 2 days something just made me look down and I saw it. I could not believe it. I took pictures.

12 Tire problem

Failure Date: 05/18/2009

Purchased new 2008 chevy Impala only to have excessive tire wear front and back at 13,000 miles when car was 1 1/2 year old. I needed to purchase new tires at that time. Today I learned I need to purchase another set of tires at 26,500 miles. Have had tires rotated regularly and aligned. I thought the first set of tires from the dealership were just "cheap" tires so when I replaced I replaced with good tires. Still need a set of tires a6 13,000-14,000 miles. This is a disgrace. I am just beginning the process of having this problem corrected (I hope). Gm did put bulletin # 08032 for police cars regarding this issue. I guess john q public though is not as important as the police.

13 Tire problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2009

I own a 2008 chevy Impala ss, I bought the car in October 2008. Since buying the car, I have had to buy 3 sets of back tires due to excessive wearing on the tires. I have had my tires re-aligned everytime I have had to put new tires on the back, yet they continue to wear out extremely fast. The first set of tires I had to put on the car was in March 2009, then again in may 2010 (of which I needed new back tires prior to then but could not afford to buy them until that time), then I had to replace them again December 2010. I am now on my 3rd set of back tires, and am needing to replace them yet again. I have just recently learned that there is a law suit currently filed against gm, stating that there is a defect in the rear alignment spendle causing excessive wearing on the rear tires. Per the news reporst on the law suit, it is requested to become a class action law suit as gm issued a letter for the police Impala's to be repaired and for the owners to be reimbursed for any tires bought, however they neglected to inform the public who own 2007 & 2008 Impala's with the same problems.

14 Tire problem

Failure Date: 10/23/2008

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that the tires were wearing prematurely. The front tires were replaced by an authorized dealer at 5,000 miles and again at 18,000 miles. The recommended tire pressure was 30 but the dealer recommended 35, which the contact believed was a safety hazard because it was outside of the original manufacturer's recommendations. The manufacturer offered no assistance when contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 5,000 and the current mileage was approximately 19,000.

15 Tire problem

Failure Date: 03/17/2008

I bought a 2008 chevy Impala, and had to buy new tirers 3 times I constantly comlaint to my chevy dealer they told me thier was no problem with these cars . I finally had no choice but to trade my car onlyn after it was three years old because I would have to buy my forth set of tires. I still have my receipts from all the tires I bought I am furios I want to be part of the class action sued against gm.


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