2008 Chevrolet Impala: engine stalls while driving

Filed Mar 31, 2021 · Engine, Steering · 78,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH and driving over a pothole, the vehicle loss motive power, stalled, and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The contact stated that there was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic but was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 78,000.

Filed Feb 3, 2020 · Fuel system · 123,000 miles · CO

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that while driving with the accelerator pedal depressed, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that there was an abnormal fuel odor in the cabin of the vehicle. The instrument cluster showed low levels of oil and power steering fluids. A dealer was not contacted or informed of the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 123,000.

Filed Nov 27, 2019 · Engine · 205,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that the reduce power indicator illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was restarted and was able to drive normally. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the throttle body, throttle body sensor, and fuel pedal sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic who diagnosed that the mass air flow sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the independent mechanic five times for the same failure. The mechanic also stated that the spark plugs failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure continued. The manufacturer and dealer were not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was approximately 205,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Jan 29, 2019 · Acceleration, Engine · NC

Vehicle hesitates throttle body causes car to jerk cut off not pick up speed always idled up speed sensor reads 107 MPH when only going 30mph stalls. Almost was rear ended because car shut off in the middle of driving.I have my car regularly serviced and all of a sudden this started happening. My blendoor aculater cause my heat not to sometimes come on and it makes this loud clicking noise. Most if no all impala have this problem and gm knows about all the things I told you about yet they dont wanna recall the vehicle

Filed Jan 14, 2019 · Acceleration, Electrical · 80,000 miles · IN

Tl* the contact called on behalf of the owner of a 2008 chevrolet impala. On several occasions, the vehicle failed to start and the reduced power warning indicator illuminated. Additionally, while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic and fault code: p-2135 was retrieved. The mechanic replaced the ECM, throttle body, accelerator pedal mechanism, and the wiring harness between the ECM and throttle body; however, the failure recurred. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

Filed Jun 6, 2017 · Electrical · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. While driving approximately at 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact called a dealer at an unknown phone number several times, but received no response in a reasonable time frame. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for further inspection and diagnosis. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). The contact stated that the key failed to turn over to start the vehicle numerous times. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.

Filed Nov 16, 2016 · Acceleration, Engine · 161,000 miles · TX

I was driving in traffic around 5:30pm cst on us 59 n and rankin rd tuesday 11/15/16 when my vehicle lost engine power. I was unable to accelerate or steer and the only light that came on in the car was the service tire monitor system. I managed, somehow, to steer the vehicle to the left shoulder of the freeway and put it in park. I turned off the vehicle and when I went start it again, after releasing the key, it made a stuttering to start sound over and over again even though I was no longer touching the key. When I tried to start it again it turn on and then back off and continued to do this at least 3 more times. I eventually had it towed to my home and after reading online today at forums.edmonds.com many people have been having this issue with impala's and suburban's from gm for at least 4 years now, first post is back in 2012. Gm needs to put a recall on these vehicles and fix the issue before it more fatalities, as proven in their earlier 2014-2015 recall. They just did a recall about a year ago for impala's having an issue where the ignition switch would then switch into the off position while driving if you hit a bump too hard and had too much weight on your keys. I got my vehicle serviced for that recall issue but it seems like their fix for that was incorrect and not the issue seeing as my vehicle, and several others, still shuts down while driving and the ignition is still in the on (not off) position, you lose acceleration and steering. This is extremely dangerous and will cause more deaths, injuries, and accidents. Please get this to gm and have them correct this issue in all their models with sensor throttle body's instead of wired ones. They also need to fix the issue of door and A/C accuators in their models, as its been described to me as a common issue in gm models. This is a very unsafe issue for all drivers gm or not. More accidents will follow.

Filed Aug 10, 2016 · Electrical, Transmission · 130,000 miles · AR · crash

My car stopped on 630. It said disabled full throttle. I had to sit for 15 minutes before it would start. I then hear a clicking noise that started at 830am and stopped at 832am. I've had nothing but problems with this car. Do not buy any impala, unless you have a lifetime of fixable recalls. It's hot in arkansas and to stall for 15 minutes with children in the car is unacceptable. When you call chevy customer service, they can not help you with anything. They just take your VIN number and state oh I don't see a recall for your vehicle, although you read 5598 problems/same issue you are having with your car. Erratic transmission is the whole problem. So to chevrolet and company please think about families and children when attempting to sale a new car with used products. It's not cool and the sad part is you will not fix it. Warrant my behind chevy need a lifetime of recalls for everyone on all cars. May jesus be with your company. Sincerely a mother of 3 boys.

Filed Jul 30, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · 105,000 miles · NY

Two different outcomes but stem from the same issue. While trying to start my vehicle I get a click and care won't start at all. Sometimes after several tries it does fire up. Also when it does start it will sometimes stall. Most recently while traveling didn't the interstate it stalled going 75mph leaving me to coast and disrupt 4 lanes of traffic.

Filed Jun 30, 2016 · Engine · 129,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. As soon as the vehicle was started, the reduce engine power and service traction control warning indicators illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle for approximately 6 miles at 25 MPH before the vehicle stalled. The engine powered off and the starter disabled warning indicators illuminated. The contact had to coast the vehicle to the side of the road to a complete stop. After a few minutes, the vehicle restarted and operated normally. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 129,000. Updated 08/30/16

Filed Feb 17, 2016 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 179,000 miles · FL

While driving my car my car stalled as if it was in neutral. I stopped and tried to put the car in park, but nothing happened. I tried reverse and the car wouldn't move. It crakes up but there are no shifting of gears. I had to replace my gas tank as well as my pedals for this car. Please help.

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.