2008 Chevrolet Impala: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Oct 19, 2019 · Airbags · 100,000 miles · TN

Abs or airbag failure dash light came on and read that this is a recall issue that needs factory service to avoid bodily injuries or death. Transmission issues causing erratically shifting while driving or taking off from a stop

Filed Dec 26, 2018 · Brakes · CA

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.

Filed Dec 7, 2016 · Brakes · 137,000 miles · MI

Abs abd tc warning light lit with "service traction control system" message. Initiated at turning events,

Filed Oct 30, 2015 · Driver assistance · 81,000 miles · PA

While driving my vehicle, I went to make a left hand turn and the traction control service message apeard along with ABS lite and engine reduction causeing my vehicle to almost stall out on a major highway.

Filed Sep 9, 2015 · Driver assistance · 123,000 miles · IN

The issue with my 2008 impala is a well documented problem with this particular make. The car reduces power at highway speeds and the ABS and service traction lights stay on. There does not seem to be a fix for the issue. I actually would like to form a class action lawsuit against gm to have this recalled. Only govt. Issued vehicles were recalled. Along with police models. I was traveling on an interstate in 9/7/15 when my speed suddenly dropped. This is a serious and can be fatal issue for a number of models and years. Please advise of pursuing the suit.

Filed Nov 28, 2013 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 5,200 miles · NY

While driving at 60 MPH the cars service traction control light comes on and so does the ABS brake service light. The car then reduces power to no more then 35-40 MPH and that's with the gas pedal floored. It has happened since new. I have changed out the harness, and wheel hub and it still happens, sometimes in very dangerous situations like while driving on a hwy with a truck behind you and the car goes from 60 MPH to 40 MPH in a heart beat. The dealership said its a common electrical problem with gm cars in 2006-2009. The only part left to change would be the computer modulator, however talking to other gm owners with the same problem it doesn't seem to help.

Filed Jul 21, 2013 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 58,000 miles · WV

Stability control light and ABS braking system lights came on and stayed on for about a mile. Had short bursts of reduction in power causing the car to slow down for brief periods of time. This is an intermittent problem and has been happening frequently for the past couple of weeks.the risk of this happening at high speeds in traffic is very concerning.

Filed May 28, 2013 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 95,000 miles · SC

I currently drive a 2008 chevy impala, I've only had the car 1 1/2 and not even a year after I purchased it, I start experiencing the (tcs) traction control sensor - which alternatively reduce the speed of the engine; it happens sporadically,... I took it to auto zone to have a diagnostic performed on the car, and they reader said it was due to a cylinder 5 misfire.... My car is a 6 cylinder, it is dangerous when driving on the highway as when the (tcs) does come on' the reduce engine speed is well under the highway speed limit. Other concerns that arise is that sense this sensor has been own, it' has accumulated other sensors' (ABS) (!) and the throttle pedal sensor. I have reached out to the gm to see if there was any recall on this, and was advise that nothing has been done. I think this is a huge danger, as this is a commonly used car in the u.s & if there has been several complaints thus far over the same issue, why hasn't anything been done to resolve the issue? What if you've worked hard to drive the vehicle you want;& have to pay out of cost; other than basic maintenance?

Filed Dec 13, 2010 · Brakes · 28,486 miles · MI

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.

Filed Jan 4, 2009 · Seat belts · 12,395 miles · MA

On two occasions this december I rented vehicles from both alamo and enterprise in boston, ma and minneapolis, mn respectively at airport locations. On both occasions I rented a 2008 chevrolet impala ls. In boston the wiper pump was defective, and in minneapolis the ABS system was either not included or non-operating. In sunny weather, no one would have noticed either problem. But what I did notice is. On both cars the safety belts for the driver, passenger and rear passengers did not tension properly during low speed braking, and medium speed emergency braking, whereby occupants where thrown forward into whatever was in front of them. In my case it was the steering column a few times, and with others seats, and/or dashboard. I think this is the most serious problem, and should be addressed immediately. Both were ls models, though they varied inside as to the controls on the center console.