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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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NHTSA publishes the first 11 characters of the VIN with every complaint — that identifies the plant, model year, body and engine. So these are reports from cars built exactly like this one, not an average across the whole model.
2G1WD58C889••••••2008 Chevrolet IMPALA
That is about average for the 2008 Chevrolet IMPALA — 3 complaints per build across 209 builds.
4on this build
655on the model
209builds in total
Most reportedSuspension 2Steering 1Engine 1
What owners of this build wrote
EngineApr 2014
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that while he drove at approximately 40 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The failure was experienced several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who reprogrammed the computer but the failure was not…
SteeringJun 2012
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that while driving 2 mph, the power steering belt fractured and the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was taken to a personal mechanic for diagnosis and repairs. Sixty days after the repairs, the vehicle would not…
SuspensionNov 2010
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. While driving approximately 5-25 mph, a loud thumping noise emitted from the rear end of the vehicle. The failure occurred when driving at low speeds. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the four tires were rotated and the failure…
SuspensionDec 2008
Vehicles rear end felt very loose as if didn't have control of the car. Took to dealership where purchased. Rear tires had excessive wear on inner edge. Inspected suspension and found alignment out of gm specs. Performed wheel alignment and new tires put on. The vehicle now has…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 2G1WD58C889137482 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.