2008 Chevrolet Impala: complete transmission failure

Filed Aug 24, 2015 · Transmission · 155,928 miles · NY

Was on my way home from work and the transmission started slipping out of gears. Came to a stop at a traffic light and when the light turned green I could not go toward. Engine just revved. Had the car towed and was told I needed to replace transmission control solenoid because that was the issue. Had part replaced only to find the tranny itself went. Did some research and it looks like this is a very common problem and I am not the only one experiencing this issue. Why isn't this issue or defect under recall when its such a common problem and very costly as well?

Filed Apr 21, 2014 · Engine, Suspension · MD

2008 chevrolet impala. Consumer writes in regards to transmission failure. *smd the consumer stated the vehicle was purchased in sept 2007, and in sept 2009, the transmission had to be replaced. The vehicle was covered under 100% warranty and she was given a rental car. The transmission was replaced a for a second time, and lasted until march 2014. The consumer stated the transmission was replaced for a 3rd time and it hasn't even been 7 years. The consumer stated the vehicle would hesitate from a stop. The dealer also stated the vehicle needed engine mount and stabilizer links.

Filed Apr 16, 2014 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 8,700 miles · CA

I drive the car and it says engine power reduced stabilatrak it slows down and it feels forced to drive so I pull to the side of the road wait about 10 to 15 minutes and it starts but then it got to the point were it wasn't even drivable with it stating engine power reduced stabilatrak so I called chevy in modesto ca asked if there was a recall they said no and I told them I seen a lot of complaints on line with the same problems I was going through they said you cant believe everything online miss I took the car into the a mechanic I know he diagnosed it as being a throttle sensor and pedal sensor charged me 587$ I thought the problem was solved a week later it did again engine power reduced but this time it started over heating to ive had nothing but problembs with this car ive also changed the tires numerous times the sensor for tires is always lighthing up and saying check left front tire or back tire I take it to the tire shop they say tires are fine but the back ones need to be changed I change the back tires it still says check back tires ive also had the suspension fixed a few times when itswindy I feel the car moving from side to side I also have had engine problems with the transmission was replaced nowit has has 2 blown head gaskets all in all the past 2 to 3 years I have payed 4 to 6,000 in repair and itsstill running like with it stating engine power reduced stabilatrak I need my vehicleto befixed of this problem.

Filed Dec 27, 2012 · Visibility · 94,860 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that the windshield wiper transmission fractured. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the transmission for the windshield wipers. The manufacturer was notified and advised that there was no recall for the failure. The failure mileage was 94,860.

Filed Aug 16, 2012 · Transmission · 55,000 miles · MA

2008 chevrolet impala ss with 5.3l ls4 engine and 4t65e-hd transmission experience torque converter failure at 55k miles requiring full transmission replacement. Replacement transmission beginning to exhibit same torque converter shudder behavior again and warranty will be expiring soon. 4t65e-hd transmission only rated for 280 ft-lbs torque, ls4 v8 produces 323 ft-lbs. This is clearly negligence on the part of general motors and a solution must be reached for owners of these vehicles!