2008 Chevrolet Impala: ball joint or control arm failure

Filed Oct 20, 2021 · Steering, Suspension · MI

Q-What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? A-Suspension and steering effective. Any time I drive and make turns it makes like a clunking noise. You can actually feel it in the floor board. It's worse when you are driving down a not so smooth road. You can look at it as soon as possible. Q-How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? A-Control arm might SNAP causing you to lose control of my vehicle and crash into other drivers. Q-Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? A-Firestone has inspected my car. Q-Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? A-No my vehicle has not. Q-Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? A-No warning signs of any kind. This started within the last month or two.

Filed Oct 14, 2021 · Suspension · 218,000 miles · AL

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35-40 MPH, the vehicle was vibrating and jumping. The contact drove to his brother's residence to inspect the vehicle. The contact removed the front passenger’s side tire and wheel and upon removing the hub, the engine moved. The contact was self-diagnosed that the front lower control arm was fractured. The contact was able to drive to his residence. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 218,000.

Filed Jul 2, 2020 · Acceleration, Electrical · 156,466 miles · IL

When first purchased I had to change accelerator pedal. When I took it to the shop I was told they get a lot of people w impalas same as my year 2008 that needed to have the accelerator pedal changed every so often because they would go out and it would cause the check engine light to go on and off because the vehicle was sending the wrong signals.I would drive on the highway and street it would cause reduced engine to come on and slow my car down almost leading into accidents because I did not know it was about to happen. It would come and go on as it wanted. The electrical part of the car is something in the car continues to drain my battery. I've gotten a new battery and it still drains causing me to have to get it recharged. The suspension I was also told for the year of my car is bad. When purchased I found out that again people that purchased these years of vehicles had problems with the control arms and that I now have to take it to get fixed because one hit to a pot hole can cause the under part of the car to break and cause a bad accident. I did not know impalas had this many problems. I seen the police impalas for 2008 were recalled for suspension, but they all seem to share this common problem as well as the actuator continuously clicking. It seems to be an easy fix, but I shouldn't have to fix something that is a common problem for the impalas.

Filed Oct 19, 2018 · Steering, Suspension · FL

The lower control arms for my 2008 chevy impala lt were never replaced in thr recall. The recall states that if they brake while driving can cause damage ,injury or death, 2nd owner never got recall notice.

Filed Oct 7, 2018 · Steering, Suspension · 20,000 miles · MI

2008 chevy impala ltz -- I am having trouble with the rear inner tires wearing down to the chords just like all the other complaints on here. I know it's not the tire brand, etc. As I've had a reputable mechanic put on two sets of tires. I found articles on a lawsuit and the fact that gm will fix the police cars with this issue, but not the general public's. I bought this car as a commuter car for my sons that will be college students and I need it to last. I want a copy of the tsb #08032a that addresses this issue. I just want my car fixed so that I don't keep blowing through sets of tires it is getting ridiculously expensive. My last set was supposed to wear out at 60,000 and only lasted 20,000. I am actually on my second set, so basically $1600 into tires alone, not to mention what it's going to cost me for the spindle/cambor/rear tie rods that is associated with the tsb mentioned above. Gm should be paying for this and it should be a massive recall. These cars are prolific in society. Lol....we bailed them out in 2008, and they were cranking out lemons the same year....ironic!! Gm refuses to take responsibility.

Filed Oct 31, 2017 · Suspension · 102,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. While driving various speeds and making a turn in any direction, a loud knocking noise was heard coming from the front driver side of the vehicle. The contact stated that the emission warning indicator illuminated, but could have been caused by the fuel cap. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a failure in the lower driver side control arm, which needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The contact found the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v377000 (suspension), which only included chevrolet impala police vehicles. The failure mileage was approximately 102,000.

Filed Sep 7, 2017 · Suspension · 125,000 miles · MN

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that she took her vehicle to an independent mechanic to have some other work done when it was discovered that the front driver and passenger control arms were fractured without warning. The vehicle was repaired. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact attempted to call the manufacturer; however, the automated system continued to disconnect her. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v377000 (suspension) due to the fact that it was not a police vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000.

Filed Jul 12, 2017 · Steering, Wheels · PA

The front wheels of my vehicle started drifting left and right. Started hearing a clanging noise when l would turn. Lower control arms broke, my power steering is going because of it. This is terrible. I saw there is a recall on some just not my VIN#. Vehicle was in motion just started to pull to one side. Merging onto the highway .

Filed Jun 17, 2013 · Suspension · 79,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. The contact and the dealer stated that the lower control arm failure caused the sub frame to crack. The contact spoke with the manufacturer in regards to the federal safety agency recall campaign id number: 12v377 (suspension), but was told that the vehicle was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 79,000.

Filed Feb 1, 2012 · Steering · 60,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. The contact stated the sidewalls on the tires were wearing prematurely. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the dealer stated that the rear tie rod was defective. As a result, the brakes, rotors and tires were wearing prematurely. The dealer replaced the tie rod and all of the components which were wearing prematurely, but the failure continued. The failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 75,000.