2008 Chevrolet Impala consumer reviews

I inherited this car when it had 118,000 miles on it. It now has 348,500 miles and shows no signs of stopping anytime soon. While I have replaced several parts, nothing was out of the ordinary and all due to normal wear and tear. Otherwise, I have kept up routine maintenance which is key no matter what you drive if you want a car to last. The only gripe I have is the blind spot. Since there is no warning light regarding cars at your side, I always look in the side mirror and turn my head to make sure no one is in the lane next to me before I switch. Low and behold, I still somehow miss seeing a car on occasion and have had a few close calls but thankfully no accidents.

I just bought this car 2 weeks ago with 125,000 miles for 4,500 hundred dollars. After a week it didn't start. So I took off the negative battery waited for 30 minutes and it started right up. I guess the computer needed restarted. It's been a week now and it has started every time.

I need to find out if crankshaft censor has been recalled because mine has stopped working and all I get is crank no fire . Everything stopped going down the road as I was driving it. Shut everything off no breaks or anything.

I have had my 08 impala ls for almost 5 years now. It is my first car and I have nothing but good things to say about it. When I first got it it had a hard shift from gears 1-2, I ignored it, it went away. I drove it for 6 months with ZERO OIL in the engine. Crazy lifter tick, I put oil in it, it’s fine. I’ve had major things break down (it’s old) and it still drove me home every single time. While this car does feature pretty bad electrical issues, it’s more than worth it to me. In my friend group my impala is known as the invincible . It is totaled with unibody, and subframe damage and it drives like nothing is wrong. I would absolutely recommend this car to anyone who needs a reliable car for cheap. I typically get 24 mpg city and surprisingly 40+ mpg highway. I know not every impala is the same but that’s more than enough for me to stick with this car for life. I’m serious when I say that too. To me, it is one of the best cars ever built. Also it’s massive! It is longer than my friends 2016 Subaru Outback. It has enough trunk space for dual 12 subs, and it’s full of tools, fishing gear, work stuff, snorkeling gear, and more crap. And yes, there is still room. The back seats are the most comfortable I’ve sat in and the front seats are pretty dang nice too. Weather your thinking about this as a starter car, or even an A to B car, it will not let you down. Long live the Impala.

I've had my 2008 Impala for 8 years. This is THE most reliable car I have ever owned. It has never put me down and at 16 years old I still have been out of state in it twice this year. Pulls great in the snow and 26 mpg freeway Now also Cold air!

Nothing but electrical issues, when temperatures reaches 27 degrees and the car sits overnight it will not start, reduced engine power, starting disabled, engine over heat, service theft deterrent system, dashes for MPG, average speed, no codes no check engine light, once the car starts runs fine. Time to trade it in and hang on someone else , I have always liked these cars but now I am done . Never had problems like this with carburetors and points

The best car I have ever owned. Engine performance is outstanding, feels turbocharged. Easy to drive. 25mpg. I have the 6 passenger version and has been a huge benefit except when you prefer not to drive, but forced to, due to this feature. You drive, everyone fits! The trunk is huge! All suitcases fit. Changed Engine and Transmission oils regularly is a must. No problems. 1 easy fix key fob recall.

Been good vehicle. The heat and air constant knocking noise is so annoying and expensive as well as difficult to get to in order to fix

I wouldn't recommend this car to anyone! Not even my worst enemies in this entire world. I have spent nearly $20,000 on an 08 Impala just to keep it running. From control arms to sway bars, bushings, three sets of brakes, two sets of rotors, suspension casing, faulty electrical-everywhere in the car, three replacement shifting solenoids because the car wouldn't come out of park. Full lower half engine replacement, slipping transmission, key fob doesn't work to unlock the doors except periodically. this car is the biggest waste of money and unsafe thing I have ever driven on the xxxx road. The worst part about it is that Chevy knows all about the issues with this car, there's even recalls out but only if you drive a school bus or a cop car! f*** this car, f*** Chevy and f*** anybody who tries to say that this is a good deal. save yourself the massively excessive amount of service that's going to be needed to keep this piece of s*** on the road

Best car I ever own basic oil change and a new battery is the only thing Iv done in 2 year and still purrs and runs like a champ .