Problems with 2008 Chevrolet Impala ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that all door locks failed to lock and unlock electronically and manually. in addition, the contact stated that the tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) warning light illuminated. the service tire monitor system was displayed across the message board. the failure recurred on numerous occasions. the vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that the all four locks and the tpms sensor needed to be replaced. the tpsm was replaced on multiple occasions. however, the failure recurred. the locks were not replaced. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 85,000.

No incident. this is a complaint about the recall for chevy ignition switches. chevy's repair is to give you a key ring that separates the ignition keys from the other keys. most people won't bother and a friend driving your car isn't going to know. all you have done is give gm's lawyers a loophole for large lawsuits. they can claim the owner didn't separate the keys. this is [xxx]. the correct repair is to replace the bad switch. how many people have to die or get injured before you do the right thing instead of letting gm do the half ass thing that protects them from lawsuits. hasn't gm been bailed out enough. why would you protect gm over and above the safety of the american public. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that all four door locks malfunctioned and prevented the doors from locking. also, the contact mentioned that the rear doors failed to unlock intermittently. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician diagnosed that all four door actuators were defective and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 103,358.

All door locks have stopped working. the doors will not lock or unlock with the remote or with the inside lock buttons on the interior door. each door has to be manually locked and unlocked. when i purchased the car, when the transmission was placed in gear, the doors would automatically lock. the doors each have to be manually locked and unlocked. the only keyhole on the car is on the drivers door to unlock the car. there are numerous reports of this issue on the internet for the year models 2008 and 2009. the parts alone are $450 to $1,000. this is a major safety issue and should be a recall because: 1. the doors no longer automatically lock when the car is placed in gear. automatic locks were most likely listed on the window sticker. 2. if a child is locked in the car, the door will not unlock with remote and can only be accessed from the drivers side door. 3. not being able to access the driver and passenger door with the key is a safety issue to me. my car only has 45,100 miles on it and the locks have not worked in over two years. the consumer stated the manufacturer declined to offer assistance due to the vehicle being out of warranty. *js

As i was driving, i got a notification on my dashboard that read "engine power reduced service traction control". i continued to drive to my destination or somewhere i could safely pull over. as i drove, the power to my vehicle had reduced significantly. during this time, the check engine light as well as the traction control light stayed on. after about 20 minutes or so, the lights went off and the car begin to operate without incident. after the day of the initial incident, i had the same problem occur 2 more times on 2 separate occasions. i have had my car since 2011 and i have had no accidents so i am not sure where or why this issue is happening but i am definitely not happy about it. i am also having issues with a knocking noise coming from my glovebox as well as the airbags light keeps coming on. is there a recall that i am not aware of that affects these issues? if not, what can be done to rectify this problem. i am a proud chevy owner and would like to remain loyal to chevy however if i am not able to get some sort of resolution for these problems, i may have to look at going to a different manufacturer. *tr

2008 chevrolet impala. the consumer received the ignition recall. however, the vehicle was repossessed. *ta

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact received a notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system) however, the recall remedy failed to repair the vehicle. after the vehicle was serviced under the recall repair, the vehicle failed to start. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. while attempting to reverse from the park position, the vehicle failed to shift. the contact also mentioned that the key was unable to be removed from the ignition and an unknown warning light illuminated. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). the vehicle was towed to the dealer where the ignition switch was replaced, but the shifter needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 146,635.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the gear shift lever failed to shift from park to drive. the vehicle was towed to a dealer. the technician diagnosed that the gear shift center console was faulty. the vehicle was replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 60,760.

Heater fails to deliver any air to driver side and only minimal amount of air to rider side when cab heater is in floor distribution mode or dual mode. dealer advises this is by design and there is no problem. this is a ridiculous explanation and is a problem. car has approximately 55,000 miles.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 5 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was restarted; however, the failure recurred on several occasions. the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system) but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 175,812.

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. *tr

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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. while attempting to start and move the vehicle, it would not shift out of park. the contact stated that the failure occurred on a previous occasion. the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence where an interim repair was performed in order to drive the vehicle to the dealer. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the wiring harness was inoperable and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 110,000. the vin was not available.

After pulling into my drive way i placed the car in park. i attempted to turn the car off and the key would not turn to the off section. because of this the lights and radio remained on, the key was also stuck in the ignition. *tr

2008 chevrolet impala. while driving on the highway with my family, the car cut-off but was able to restart it. *ta the consumer attached the ignition recall letter, to his complaint. *jb

2008 chevrolet impala. consumer believes the ignition switch should have been modified to secure and stabilize the key. *ta the dealer placed a small plastic plug in the ignition key. the consumer stated the key fit the same way it did prior to the repair; it still had play in the fit and it was not secure. secondly, the ignition switch itself still had the same amount of play in it, after the so called repair. *jb

2008 chevrolet impala. consumer states gm is not complying with ignition switch recall and the part to remedy the defect is still not available *cn

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Our 2008 chevrolet impala is under the recall for the ignition switch. we have the letter. car was at the dealer for 4 weeks and they didn't fix it. they said to take the remote off the key and only have the key in the ignition with nothing else on the key and no other fix is available. we feel the car is unsafe to drive at highway speeds should the car shut off. the dealer is fowler chevrolet in tulsa, oklahoma.and they refuse to provide us a loaner car. what are we to do? *tr

After going through a small puddle, serp belt slips, lose power steering, cant hardly control car. if it happened with my wife driving in traffic could be very bad. went to beard chevrolet a month ago (this has been happening several mos) and was told it's normal, and in new cars they went to electric ps because of it. that doesn't console me with an otherwise perfectly running car. i had replaced the tensioner and serp belt already before going to the dealer. *tr

I received notice of a safety recall #14299 from chevrolet instructing me to call my local dealer and schedule a time to have the ignition repair. the local dealer, campbell chevrolet in bowling green, ky told me they did not have the parts. the dealer instructed me to leave my name and telephone number and they would call when the parts came in. this call took place on november 13, 2014. i still have not heard anything from the dealer. i believe there has been more than enough time to get the parts needed and fix this problem. meanwhile, i am still driving the car with this known risk. if this is the manner in which car manufacturers are allowed to state they are taking care of recalls it is no wonder more deaths are not avoided. if i attempt to trade the vehicle i am sure this will be an issue and most probably devalue my car. is there other recourse a consumer can take to remedy this issue? *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact received a notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). however, the parts needed were unavailable. the dealer was uncertain when the parts would become available to service the vehicle under the recall and added the contact to a waiting list. the manufacturer had not been notified of the problem. the contact had not experienced a failure.

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. *tr

2008 chevrolet impala key defect. *mw the consumer stated when he and his wife purchased the vehicle, they paid for three keys. however, g would only fix two of the keys under the ignition recall. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). the contact stated that the part needed to remedy the vehicle was unavailable. the manufacturer was not notified. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that when coming to a stop, the vehicle jerked without warning. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 12v377000 (suspension) and 14v355000 (electrical system) however, the part needed for the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 90,066.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system); however, the parts needed to repair the vehicle were not available. the dealer was unable to provide a specific date for when the parts would become available. the manufacturer was notified. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact received a notification for nhtsa campaign: 14v355000 (electrical system). however, the parts needed were unavailable. the dealer was uncertain when the parts would become available to service the vehicle under the recall. the manufacturer was notified of the problem and stated that the parts were available. the contact had not experience a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was notified. the contact had not experienced a failure.

2008 chevrolet impala. consumer writes in regards to safety recall. *tgw the recall was completed on october 8, 2014. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. while parked, the vehicle stalled without warning and was unable to restart. the vehicle was towed to a private mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. the contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 97,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. while driving approximately 3 mph, the vehicle stalled and failed to restart. the contact also stated that when inserting the key into the ignition, the doors locked and unlocked continuously. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 111,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that after having repairs performed for recall nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system), the key became lodged in the ignition switch. the contact mentioned that due to the failure the vehicle failed to turn off. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician diagnosed a wire had fractured and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 66,763.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not notified. the contact had not experienced a failure.

There is a loud clicking in the area of the ac/heating unit. it is affected by locking/unlocking doors, opening/closing doors, turning ac/heat off & on. the clicking usually lasts for at least a minute and can start/stop while driving. the technicians at jiffy lube said they know of several gm vehicles that has this same problem. seems to me there should be a recall on them. what is the problem and the fix? thanks *tr

The key is stuck in the ignition, this was at 10:15pm 9/25/14. the car was able to be turned off, i turned off the radio, lights, air and anything else i thought would kill the battery. i removed the key fob and locked my vehicle. i woke up this morning at 5am thinking the car wouldn't start but thankfully it did. i drove to work and now i am worried the battery will be dead when i return to it to go home. i called the dealership service department at jack winegardiner chevrolet and they said the cause could be a dead battery, not so, i can start and drive the car just fine. when i asked what could be the cause, could it possibly be the recall 14299, he said no. i told him that i have done my research and this is an ongoing issue with these cars and he said unfortunately their is no recall for that ma'am and that i will be responsible for the repairs. really, i had another issue with the card just a few days ago which i will report in another complaint. but in short the car had reduced power and traction was supposedly affected. turned the car of and went in to work, went back to go home and it has been fine ever since. this car is becoming unreliable. i used to love my car, now, i don't think i will buy another chevy, ever! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the key fob was not able to be removed from the ignition and the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it could not be diagnosed. prior to the failure, the vehicle was remedied under nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system); however, the failure recurred twelve times after the repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the failure mileage was 85,733.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system); however, the dealer refused to service the vehicle under the recall because the contact did not have the two ignition keys available. the contact stated that he received only one key when the vehicle was purchased. the manufacturer was notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system); however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not notified. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start and the steering wheel would not lock. the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the vin was unavailable. the approximate failure mileage was 135,463.

2008 chevrolet impala. consumer writes in regards to ignition key recall issues. *smd the consumer was informed, the parts were unavailable.*jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact stated the key was stuck in the ignition. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 134,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact received a notification for recall nhtsa campaign number 14v355000 (electrical system). however, the part needed to remedy the recall was unavailable. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the contact had not experience a failure.

Dash board went blank and now it comes on and then goes off. the gauges are not working for the gas, mileage temperature etc. my ac blower light etc is not even working. i cannot pass the vehicle emissions test because of this issue and very very frustrated. i will never never ever ever ever refer anyone to buy a chevy ever. i have had more issues with this car that you cannot believe. i will be purchasing a foreign car going forward. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the ignition needed to be turned all the way in order to start the vehicle. the failure occurred on numerous occasions. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system), but the part was unavailable. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 76,500.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact heard an abnormal noise under the dashboard when the vehicle was started. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the contact also received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system); however, the part needed for the repair was not available. the manufacturer was notified. the approximate failure mileage was 46,000. updated 10/8/14*cn

I was driving in the rain on my way to work on a highway. with out warning my steering locks up, my battery light and engine lights turn on. along with this my cars temp goes through the roof. this is happening at 65 mph its 3 am i can no longer see or control my vehicle. thanks to my skilled driving i was able to pull the car over. i can't figure out what is wrong with my car i've had a professional look at it he doesn't know what do over than replace parts and do trial and error. im lucky to be alive every time i drive in the rain but its not me that i'm worried about. i don't want anybody to get hurt or killed due to my steering locking up. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. the contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. the manufacturer was not notified. the contact had not experienced a failure.