After going through a small puddle, serp belt slips, lose power steering, cant hardly control car. If it happened with my wife driving in traffic could be very bad. Went to beard chevrolet a month ago (this has been happening several mos) and was told it's normal, and in new cars they went to electric ps because of it. That doesn't console me with an otherwise perfectly running car. I had replaced the tensioner and serp belt already before going to the dealer.
2008 Chevrolet Impala electrical complaints
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I have been having a problem with the AC vent trying to close when I shut off the car. It makes a loud sputtering clunking sound after the car shuts off. I was told it is the vent trying to close and would have to replace a motor for $2-300 plus labor. Anytime I start the car up, it makes a high pitch squealing sound under the hood and stops when I back out of park.
I have a problem with removing key from ignition when the car is in park. I have research the data and there are several you tube videos on this same problem...it is a faulty wire (purple) that shifts with the gear and cause the wire to be worn and make the keys unable to be removed from the ignition. This problems happens with the 2006, 2007 and 2008 impala. This cause the battery to die and is a six hundred dollar job should it be taken to a dealer for repair. It should have been a recall. Also, I have taken the car to a local dealer for the recent recall, thinking that may have resolved the problem...epic fail. Thanks
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. The contact received a notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). However, the parts needed were unavailable. The dealer was uncertain when the parts would become available to service the vehicle under the recall and added the contact to a waiting list. The manufacturer had not been notified of the problem. The contact had not experienced a failure.
There is a loud clicking in the area of the AC/heating unit. It is affected by locking/unlocking doors, opening/closing doors, turning AC/heat off & on. The clicking usually lasts for at least a minute and can start/stop while driving. The technicians at jiffy lube said they know of several gm vehicles that has this same problem. Seems to me there should be a recall on them. What is the problem and the fix? Thanks
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that after turning the vehicle off, the key became lodged in the ignition switch. The key had to be tampered with in order to eject properly. The failure occurred multiple times. The vehicle had not been taken to a mechanic for a diagnosis of the failure. The manufacturer had not been notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 83,000. The VIN was not available.
Windshield wipers stopped working while trying to clear debris from windshield traveling at interstate speeds of 65mph+. Windshield wipers made one sweep, when activated again, motor clicked and wipers seized in partial up position creating visibility hazard. Continued to attempt to get wipers to function with no luck. Stopped vehicle, shutdown and restarted, attempted use of wipers again still would not function. Fuse checked and still good.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. The contact stated the electronic key failed to unlock the doors and had to be opened manually. However, the doors automatic lock system activated when the engine was started and when the engine was off the electronic lock system failed to unlock the doors. The contact had to drive with the windows opened in order to open the doors by using the exterior handle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician advised that the electrical system needed to replace. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. The contact received a recall notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). The contact stated that the part needed to remedy the vehicle was unavailable. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. The contact received a recall notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). The contact stated that the part needed to remedy the vehicle was unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. The contact received a recall notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system); however, the parts needed to repair the vehicle were not available. The dealer was unable to provide a specific date for when the parts would become available. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that when coming to a stop, the vehicle jerked without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 12v377000 (suspension) and 14v355000 (electrical system) however, the part needed for the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,066.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. The contact received a notification for the federal safety agency campaign: 14v355000 (electrical system). However, the parts needed were unavailable. The dealer was uncertain when the parts would become available to service the vehicle under the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the problem and stated that the parts were available. The contact had not experience a failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that the door actuator failed on the rear driver and passenger side doors. The contact also stated that the rear driver and passenger side doors failed to lock when the vehicle was in drive. The doors had to be manually locked and unlocked. The dealer stated that the actuator motor might need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000. Updated 11/19/14*cn updated 8/13/2015
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. While driving approximately 3 MPH, the vehicle stalled and failed to restart. The contact also stated that when inserting the key into the ignition, the doors locked and unlocked continuously. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 111,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. While parked, the vehicle stalled without warning and was unable to restart. The vehicle was towed to a private mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received a recall notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 97,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. The contact received a recall notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. The contact received a recall notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that after having repairs performed for recall the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system), the key became lodged in the ignition switch. The contact mentioned that due to the failure the vehicle failed to turn off. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed a wire had fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 66,763.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. The contact received a recall notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The dealer stated that the part was unavailable for repair. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 11/17/2014*lj updated 4/29/2015
Tl* 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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. The contact received a recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system), but the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The key is stuck in the ignition, this was at 10:15pm 9/25/14. The car was able to be turned off, I turned off the radio, lights, air and anything else I thought would kill the battery. I removed the key fob and locked my vehicle. I woke up this morning at 5am thinking the car wouldn't start but thankfully it did. I drove to work and now I am worried the battery will be dead when I return to it to go home. I called the dealership service department at jack winegardiner chevrolet and they said the cause could be a dead battery, not so, I can start and drive the car just fine. When I asked what could be the cause, could it possibly be the recall 14299, he said no. I told him that I have done my research and this is an ongoing issue with these cars and he said unfortunately their is no recall for that ma'am and that I will be responsible for the repairs. Really, I had another issue with the card just a few days ago which I will report in another complaint. But in short the car had reduced power and traction was supposedly affected. Turned the car of and went in to work, went back to go home and it has been fine ever since. This car is becoming unreliable. I used to love my car, now, I don't think I will buy another chevy, ever!
2008 chevrolet impala. Consumer writes in regards to ignition key recall issues. *smd the consumer was informed, the parts were unavailable.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that the ignition needed to be turned all the way in order to start the vehicle. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received a recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system), but the part was unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 76,500.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. The contact received a notification for recall the federal safety agency campaign number 14v355000 (electrical system). However, the part needed to remedy the recall was unavailable. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experience a failure.
Had vehicle repaired at fowler chevrolet in tulsa oklahoma and very concerned that vehicle should have been a total loss. Vehicle taken in 2nd time for rework. We have some pictures and video. Body shop manager was terminated. We need assistance. Very concerned about safety issues on vehicle at highway speeds. Unsure where to turn. Several people with chevrolet involved to cover for dealer. The dealer informed the consumer to remove all the keys from the key ring. Updated 12/17/14...updated 06/16/15 *bf updated 08/28/2017
In august 2014 I received a letter from gm stating that there is a recall on my vehicle recall# 14299, the letter stated that there is a problem with the ignition switch where if I happen to go over a speed bump, hit a pothole or off road my key "may unintentionally move the key away from the run position". The letter also states that if this were to occur it would affect my power steering, breaking and air bags due to the fact that the switch is not in the run position resulting in high risk of crash increasing the risk of injury or fatality. I was shocked when I received this information, I followed the directions of the letter and removed anything that added extra weight to my key and called gm immediately. I was told by a gm rep to contact my local dealer to see when parts will arrive to resolve this issue which still to this day they have not. Upon doing further research I come to find out that due to this issue there has been multiple crashes even some fatality's!!, now I am terrified to drive my vehicle seeing as how gm does not guarantee that even when only using the ignition key without added weight that the ignition wont be jarred to switch to the off position. I feel these vehicles should not be on the road seeing how they can cause harm to chevy owners and people on the streets, also should be compensate in some way due to the fact that I have been having to find other ways to transport myself where I need to be. I refuse to put my life and the life of my passengers at risk by driving this unsafe vehicle. I am very frustrated and extremely unhappy with sluggish response as well as the disinclined attitude of the reps at gm.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start and the steering wheel would not lock. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 135,463.
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