What is the fuel economy of a 2008 Chevrolet Impala?

EPA figures for the 2008 Chevrolet Impala reach 22 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 2008 Chevrolet Impala?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2008 Chevrolet Impala. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site - recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 2008 Chevrolet Impala?

Owners have filed 1,203 complaints with NHTSA for the 2008 Chevrolet Impala, most often about: Electrical System, Engine, Suspension. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Chevrolet · 2008

2008 Chevrolet Impala

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 22 MPG.

Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
5.3L 8-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Premium	16	24	19	468
3.5L 6-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	18	29	22	404
3.5L 6-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Gasoline or E85	18	29	22	404
3.9L 6-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Gasoline or E85	18	28	21	423

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

2 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 12V377000

General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 Chevrolet Impala police vehicles because the front lower control arms may fracture. This safety recall does not include non-police Chevrolet Impala vehicles.

Campaign 14V355000

This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Buick LaCrosse, 2006-2011 Buick Lucerne, 2000-2005 Cadillac DeVille, 2006-201

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

1,203 complaints filed by owners for this model year (80 involving a crash, 15 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Electrical System 225 Engine 134 Suspension 118

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Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.