Component Record

Chevrolet Impala 2008 Suspension Problems

118 distinct owners reported a suspension problem on the 2008 Chevrolet Impala - 15% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage118 complaints

118 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

12V377000Reported August 3, 2012 - 36,413 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the suspension system, reported to NHTSA on August 3, 2012. The campaign covers an estimated 36,413 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Electrical System225 Engine160 Steering95 Vehicle Speed Control93 Power Train92 Driver Assistance and Stability Systems78

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.