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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%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 156 repairs.
2008 Chevrolet Impala electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (7%)
$500 - $999 (11%)
$100 - $499 (38%)
< $100 (44%)
Chart based on 45 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Chevrolet Impala
Engine not specified
| 73000 mi US $120 |
Passenger side back door lock wouldn't operate, only could work it manually- replaced the solenoid. |
| 76000 mi US $100 |
A relay for the A/C was malfunctioning. |
2008 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan
303-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic FWD
| 67500 mi | alternator failed |
| 68700 mi US $800 |
routine maint and had to have A/C motors for vents replaced |
| 78000 mi | Air conditioning interior flapper door (inside/outside air flap) actuator failed. |
| 168000 mi US $10 |
Replaced fuse for the rear window defroster |
| 193000 mi US $911 |
Battery leaked, needed both positive and negative battery cables, new battery and clean up of acid spill on car |
| 201000 mi | Tire Pressure sensor needed to be replaced |
2008 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan
233-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 99000 mi US $300 |
Door locking system |
| 101000 mi US $1400 |
Actuator for left rear door replaced, $175.00 |
| 32924 mi | Heater blowing cold air, thermostat replaced. |
| 80000 mi US $334 |
Replaced two power door locks (passenger front and driver rear). Replaced power mirror switch. |
| 89300 mi US $1066 |
Air conditioning compressor failure. $1,066 A/C compressor failure. Replaced compressor and orifice tube, flushed system. |
| 198000 mi US $200 |
Replaced starter. |
| 77500 mi C $900 |
Alternator went had to order one out of the U.S.A. prices was horrible $700 for the part, 80 to ship it 125 to instasl (no bad as they did scan of system as well ) took 3 days to get parts |
| 128740 mi | Electric locks not always opening all doors different doors |
| 178560 mi C $75 |
3 door locks quit working took a chance and bought used electric door locks from pick a part so far so good |
| 999 mi | Air bag system malfunctioned requiring wiring repair. Dual-zone HVAC repaired according to a campaign to fix system (Instrument panel cluster reprogramed). |
| 15801 mi | Left front door lock actuator latch assembly replaced because door would not lock/unlock with remote or using door switch. |
| 19030 mi | A/C odor foul - afterblow module kit installed by dealer per TSB. Broken right front seat lumbar adjustor replaced. Erratic cruise control system repaired by reprogramming the car's computer. |
| 21555 mi | "Service Air Bag" warning + chime activated. Right front seat belt assembly replaced due to defective pre-tensioner (no accident/damage). |
| 24120 mi | While driving with a/c on low fan speed, fan speed would change to high speed for 8-10 seconds, then return to low speed. Dealer stated they could find "no codes". No repair performed. Problem continues. |
| 28000 mi | Tire Pressure Monitor System not functioning correctly - incorrect tire pressure displayed. Compass would not hold calibration. |
2008 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan
211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 65800 mi US $50 |
Windshield wiper motor |
| 130000 mi US $30 |
Replaced blend door actuator motor |
| 69000 mi US $407 |
ventilation actuator |
| 65000 mi US $291 |
the little door that changes from outside airflow to recirculate air started to make a fast clicking sound. needed to replace actuator as plastic teeth became stripped. |
| 101420 mi C $135 |
replaced blower motor at 166000 km,purchased part and installed myself |
| 47203 mi US $1154 |
Replace the Wiper motor and BCM (body contorl module) caused by a short in the wiper motor circuit board. Chevy will not warranty. Beyond normal warranty. Dealer mis diagnosed the problem the first time. |
| 65000 mi US $450 |
Wipers stayed on Repeat from March 2010. Dealer replaced BCM at that time after misdignosed wiper motor. Again same diagnosis but found out Fuse breaker panel under hood affected by environment. GM did nothing. Not covered by warranty |
| 77000 mi US $368 |
B/u light & 3rd Brake light not working. Caused by broken wire dealer caused when replaceing either the fuse panel or BCM. Claims that I am responsible because it took to long for me to bring back car. |
| 101000 mi US $100 |
car would not start. Battery dead. Original lasted 4 years. |
| 31000 mi | Passenger side locking mechanism needed replacement |
| 108000 mi US $30 |
replaced windshield washer pump.hard to get to.remove headlight it can be accessed from there |
| 82000 mi US $550 |
Terrible noise like a semiautomatic gun going off continually. A $2.00 part failed in the HVAC duct controls and cost $500 to tear dashboard apart and replace. |
| 96000 mi US $130 |
rat a tat noise. Replaced bad air mixer motor. This did not fix problem for more than a day. Shop ordered another motor, says it was defective. |
| 97000 mi | Damper motor defective, noisy |
| 159500 mi US $25 |
Rear defroster not working. Connector melted underneath the carpet. Cut wires and placed an inline fuse holder. |
| 106700 mi US $140 |
Power door lock actuator left rear door |
| 128000 mi US $100 |
tire pressure sensor in right front tire went bad |
| 143000 mi US $130 |
tire pressure monitor on one wheel went bad |
| 97920 mi C $300 |
car failed to start. (replaced starter and/or alternator.) |
| 145000 mi US $175 |
Replaced one actuator. Still have two to replace. |
| 149000 mi US $600 |
blower motor went bad |
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