2008 Chevrolet Impala Chevrolet Impala 2008

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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%)

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2008 Chevrolet Impala transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (7%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (7%)

$100 - $499 (36%)

< $100 (50%)

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Chart based on 14 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

97000 mi

US $300
Would not go into gear, replaced shift cable 
89000 mi

US $2674
Transmission failed, required a complete rebuild and replacement of Torque converter and valve plate 
133300 mi Transmission repair failed after ~5000 miles. Shop repaired under warrenty 

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2008 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan

233-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

100000 mi

C $450
shifting rough serviced transmission and put in synthetic oil better but still rough shifts leaking CV seal at transaxle 
119000 mi Hard shifts no one will say they can fix it for sure so still guessing 
58000 mi Leak in Transmission system which needed to be repaired. 

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2008 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan

211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

30000 mi

US $850
Torque converter was replaced under warranty at 30,000 miles 
124000 mi

US $85
Changed O-Rings on Transmission Cooler Lines that were leaking badly 
98000 mi

US $1
Could not shift out of park. 
109120 mi

C $148
and lower transmission cooling line leaking. total cost $700.00, dealer covered all but $147.87 under warranty. 
154640 mi

C $492
replaced right front axle shaft. had noticed noise for several days, independant garage said strut mount, cv joint seperated when turning to right/ require tow to shop 
162440 mi

C $422
replaced both transmission cooler lines and both fittings at transmission 
110000 mi Bearing noise coming from front end. Thought front wheel bearings replaced in January bad. Not Transmission sounds like a noisy ring & pinion gear set. 
68000 mi Transmission was slipping from stop when cold. Had been doing this occasionally for some time. Traded it in. 

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2008 Chevrolet Impala Transmission Problems

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