2008 Chevrolet Impala: engine failure

Filed Mar 24, 2015 · Steering · 42,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that when making a left or right turn, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who diagnosed that the rack and pinion steering needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 42,000.

Filed Feb 3, 2015 · Airbags, Steering · AR · crash · 1 injury

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that while making a left hand turn, the steering wheel seized causing another vehicle to crash into the passenger front side. The air bags failed to deploy. The passenger from the other vehicle sustained unknown injuries which required medical attention. It was unknown if a police report was filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.

Filed Jan 26, 2015 · Electrical · 101,000 miles · GA

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that the engine failed to start on numerous occasions. In addition, the vehicle failed to shut off due to the ignition key sticking to the ignition switch. The vehicle was towed to a dealer on several occasions where it was diagnosed that the gear shaft wires were sending the incorrect signal causing the solenoid to fail. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 101,000.

Filed Oct 24, 2014 · Electrical, Visibility · 75,280 miles · SD

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.

Filed Sep 25, 2014 · Engine, Steering · 78,000 miles · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the steering wheel seized without warning. The failure occurred twice. The vehicle was towed to a dealer and the technician stated that the rack and pinion, both front wheel bearings, and the intake manifold needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 78,000.

Filed Jul 17, 2013 · Steering · 47,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that while driving 3 MPH, the steering wheel seized. The failure recurred seven other times at various speeds and always when the ground was wet. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileage was 47,000.

Filed Aug 3, 2012 · Transmission · 68,282 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that while parking, the gear shift seized and the gears could not be changed. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle several times before being able to shift into drive. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or repair shop for inspection or repairs. The contact removed the cover on the gear shifter box and noticed there was a broken wire. The contact stated that the keys had become stuck in the ignition switch. The manufacturer was made aware of failure however no further assistance was provided. The current and failure mileage was 68,282.

Filed Jun 13, 2012 · Steering · 43,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that while driving 2 MPH, the power steering belt fractured and the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was taken to a personal mechanic for diagnosis and repairs. Sixty days after the repairs, the vehicle would not shift out of park. The contact was forced to apply the bypass relay button to get the car out of park. The following day, the key became stuck in the ignition and the battery was draining abnormally. The vehicle was not further repaired. The failure mileage was 43,000 and the current mileage was 45,000.

Filed Dec 28, 2011 · Steering · 45,000 miles · LA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized and could not be unlocked. The contact experienced the failure three times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure bu the vehicle was not repaired. The current mileage was 52,000 and the failure mileage was 45,000.