Wiring problems of the 2008 Chevrolet Impala

Tl the contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that the air bag indicator illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who informed him that the vehicle may be included in a recall. The contact was referred to NHTSA. The contact also took the vehicle to an unknown dealer and was informed that he would either have to replace the air bags or replace the wiring in the vehicle. The dealer informed the contact to call NHTSA to check if the vehicle was included in a recall. The contact called NHTSA and was informed that there were no active recalls on his vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and recommended that all the seat belts be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 94,000.

This is the third time since I bought this car (new) that the wiring on the shift lock has failed. The problem is well reported on the web for 2007 and 2008 Impalas. The car has been towed each time and wires fixed . The cost has been running #300. 00 to $150. 00 and the fix last about two years,I have googled the problem and found many others suffering the same problem,yet your recall log shows nothing.

During freezing rain the rear window defroster quit operating making visibility out the rear window little to none. After troubleshooting, the problem came from a wiring harness below the fusebox on the passenger side of the vehicle by the passenger foot area. The wire for the rear window defroster had melted at the point inside the connector melting the plastic,and is a fire hazard. After researching this issue, many newer Chevrolet Impalas have encountered this issue, and it should be addressed.

Tl- the contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while attempting to start and move the vehicle the vehicle would not shift out of park. The contact stated that the failure had occurred on a previous occasion. The vehicle was towed to the contacts home where an interim fix was performed in order to drive the vehicle to the dealer. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they diagnosed that the the wiring harness had become inoperable and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,000. The VIN was not available. Wh.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Impala. While driving 40 mph, smoke appeared from the air conditioning vent. The contact discovered that there was an electrical fire from the air condition vent. An independent mechanic informed the contact that he could wait for the fire to dissolve before notifying the fire department. The fire was able to dissolve and there was no police or fire report filed. There were no injuries reported. The dealer stated that the air condition resistor and connector wiring connection failed. The vehicle was not repaired. In addition, the ignition failed to release. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000.

Rear window defrost stopped working. Replaced fuses and relay. Light comes on but defrost does not work. Investigation by owner showed wiring harness under front passenger kick panel burnt badly. Further investigation online indicates this has problem has been experienced by a large number of Impala owners. Due to the badly burn connection, passenger cabin fire could have occurred. Local chevy dealer service department denied any knowledge of similar instances. Recommend investigation.

2008 chevy Impala. Right rear door lock began working intermittently. Right front followed suit shortly afterwards. Now, some 5 months later, the driver door is behaving the same way. It makes transporting my children difficult and unsafe. If there were to be an accident, the children in the back seat are not likely to have the mental capacity to remember to unlock the door which could lead to further injury or death. Wiring harness in the center console is poorly designed and located in such a way that the wiring breaks and making it so electrical safety devices do not disengage thus not letting the key be removed, the vehicle not being able to shift from park, and other failures yet to be identified.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Impala. While the contact was driving approximately 25 mph , she began reducing speed as she approached a stop signal. The "check traction control" and the check engine warning light indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact stated there was a significant reduction in the engine power to the point of almost stalling. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the failure was contributed to the ads sensor. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure had continued to occur. The vehicle was taken a second time to the dealer where the technician performed a diagnostic testing which indicated that the failure was related to the wiring harness and not the ads sensor. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was 54,000. Updated 8/2/10 the consumer also stated the rear door lock didn't work. Updated 08/09/jb.