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2008 Chevrolet Impala repairs by problem area
Engine (23%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (22%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (29%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)
Other (6%)
Chart based on 156 repairs.
2008 Chevrolet Impala engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (6%)
$500 - $999 (3%)
$100 - $499 (57%)
< $100 (34%)
Chart based on 35 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan
303-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic FWD
| 112000 mi US $300 |
Relay switch for radiator fan was bad. |
| 156000 mi US $90 |
Replaced oil pressure sensor. |
| 182000 mi US $160 |
O2 sensor |
| 82000 mi US $107 |
Oil pressure switch- sensor went bad |
2008 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan
233-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 19940 mi | Engine crankshaft seal leaking oil. Power steering return line leaking fluid. Both repaired by dealer under warranty. |
| 80000 mi US $334 |
Replaced EVAP system solenoid purge valve located next to the fuel filler neck. |
| 198400 mi C $120 |
water pump bearing packed it in |
| 141000 mi US $370 |
Leaking coolant, replaced "cross over" gaskets.Note, all 07 & 08 Impalas have major rear suspension problem, ruins rear tires. Class action suit, see USA Today, 7/06/11, page 4B. |
| 148000 mi US $350 |
check engine light came on again replace solenoid in evaporation tank. replace oxygen sensor. |
| 249000 mi US $1033 |
Replace failed fuel pump & sensor |
2008 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan
211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 65000 mi US $400 |
Vapor canister |
| 70000 mi US $250 |
Muffler |
| 119000 mi US $100 |
Air pump failed |
| 69000 mi | Engine leaking coolant |
| 69000 mi US $215 |
An inexpensive air sensor would trigger the engine warning light on occasion. My mechanic assured me it was safe to drive even when light was on. |
| 110000 mi US $85 |
Had to replace gasket between oil filter housing and engine block |
| 138700 mi US $165 |
Engine Oil Pressure sensor went bad. |
| 149000 mi US $600 |
An oil leak was not fixed. |
| 62620 mi C $297 |
Initial difficulty refueling vehicle, few days later check engine light set, diagnosis cost $109.95, replaced evap. vent solenoid, part cost $97.95 plus labor. Dealer advised not covered under emission warranty as 96,691 km. at time. |
| 109120 mi C $148 |
front crankshaft seal leaking, oil ruined front motor mount, |
| 124620 mi C $268 |
check engine light and message reduced power,service traction control. scanned,codep2138. replaced accelerator pedal position sensor(app sensor). |
| 129520 mi | check engine light now on ,appears evap. canister solenoid again (second time). will replace myself. |
| 61000 mi | Some sensor in the exhaust system failed. Replaced in about 15 minutes. Covered under GM Majorguard extended warranty |
| 34000 mi US $312 |
Check engine light came on. Took it in to the dealer. Dealer ended up replacing the vent solenoid and the harness for it. |
| 38200 mi US $80 |
Running 1.5 quarts low on oil. Sensors checked out ok. Oil change and filter. Monitoring oil level for next 3 to 4 weeks before any further repair. |
| 61000 mi US $200 |
Check Engine light Diagnosed as Failed cannister vent solenoid. Dealer performed repair while car was on lift of oil change. Very satisfied with dealer not with car reliabilty |
| 87900 mi | Had a coolant leak that was hard to track down.Looked like it was coming from the rear head gasket.took it to my local dealer to have it diagnosed.Turned out to be o rings on coolant crossover tube.Fixed under warranty.I'm happy |
| 111000 mi US $1500 |
rear head gasket leaking.replaced both head gaskets.started out with a slight rise in temp.then a good size leak right after car was turned off.didnt notice any tell tale white exhaust or smell burning oil.very expensive.not happy |
| 130000 mi US $80 |
check engine light said "emissions leak large." it was the evap solenoid next to gas tank. one bolt and twenty minutes later i was done. wish all repairs were this easy. |
| 165000 mi US $72 |
dash warning came on with "engine reduced power"and traction warning light came on.turns out it was the gas pedal which has electrical position sensor.it cost 72.00 and took ten minutes for me to replace.just two bolts and one plug.easy job |
| 67200 mi US $18 |
Took car for oil leak on manifold and heads. Dealer said no oil leak but antifreeze leak from filler neck. They changed gasket under powertrain warranty |
| 56000 mi US $128 |
Emissions error, fuel system. Replaced gas cap again with new one. |
| 57000 mi US $130 |
emissions error, diagnostics, replaced fuel cap AGAIN |
| 99700 mi C $300 |
gas pedal sensor |
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