2008 Chevrolet Impala visibility problems

Filed Jan 5, 2017 · Visibility · 83,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that the front windshield defroster malfunctioned and did not operate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the air conditioner converter was faulty. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 83,000.

Filed Mar 24, 2015 · Electrical, Visibility · 69,500 miles · NJ

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that while driving, the rear window defroster failed to activate. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 69,500.

Filed Dec 16, 2014 · Electrical, Visibility · 107,528 miles · NE

During freezing rain the rear window defroster quit operating making visibility out the rear window little to none. After troubleshooting, the problem came from a wiring harness below the fusebox on the passenger side of the vehicle by the passenger foot area. The wire for the rear window defroster had melted at the point inside the connector melting the plastic,and is a fire hazard. After researching this issue, many newer chevrolet impalas have encountered this issue, and it should be addressed.

Filed Nov 18, 2014 · Body, Visibility · 39,227 miles · FL

I started getting this clicking noise behind the glove box on my 2008 chevrolet impala. My mechanic determined that it was the right side temp door actuator and the air inlet door actuator. They replaced both and the clicking noise went away and controls worked fine again. Now in november, 2014, the same thing is happening. From all that I have read the actuators are manufactured with cheap plastic gears that don't last. I have read several complaints of this same nature on line. In southern florida, air conditioning in the car is a absolute necessity and it gets very expensive to continue to fix the defective parts. This problem will certainly be a determining factor when I decide to buy another new vehicle.

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 Aug 15, 2014 · Visibility · 123,700 miles · IN

I've had my 2008 impala since march 2014, and I've yet to have my rear defrost in working condition. I feel like this a constant complaint so there should be something done about this when there is over 400 complaints made about this same issue. It is very uncomfortable to not be able to see out your rear window cause of frost and when you wipe it with a cloth that is no help neither because it goes right back to being fogy. Help

Filed Jul 29, 2014 · Visibility · 61,000 miles · MI · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the defroster system was not properly defrosting the rear window and was affecting his visibility. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing and the mechanic informed the contact that the wiring harness had overheated and was not carrying enough voltage for the vehicle. The mechanic also stated that where the connector was located, the wiring harness was smoldered and could have caused a fire. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 61,000.

Filed Mar 28, 2014 · Electrical, Visibility · VA

The driver side fan blows only cold air, so no defogging occurs on drivers side, obstructing drivers view.

Filed Feb 11, 2014 · Electrical, Visibility · 76,000 miles · IL

While driving I noticed rear window was still covered with ice,the rear defroster was not working although the switch was on and light was illuminated,after that I searched internet sites and found that a connector on the passenger side has commonly burnt up so I checked mine and sure enough it is,another guy at work has the same thing on his impala,currently car is at dealer being insp but they have said so far they won't cover repair,this is a fire hazard inside the passenger compartment of the car.

Filed Jul 13, 2013 · Electrical, Visibility · 131,000 miles · TX

Rear window defrost stopped working. Replaced fuses and relay. Light comes on but defrost does not work. Investigation by owner showed wiring harness under front passenger kick panel burnt badly. Further investigation online indicates this has problem has been experienced by a large number of impala owners. Due to the badly burn connection, passenger cabin fire could have occurred. Local chevy dealer service department denied any knowledge of similar instances. Recommend investigation.