2008 Chevrolet Impala Specifications

Specifications

2006 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Front Wheel
Body / Chassis :	2-sided Galvanized steel
Production Years for Series :	2006 - 2013
Price :	MSRP: $21,975-29,355 Invoice: $20,765-27,740

Engine & Transmission

V 6
Displacement :	3500 cc \| 213.6 cu in. \| 3.5 L.
Power :	211 HP (155.296 KW) @ 5800 RPM
Torque :	214.00 @ 4000 RPM
Bore :	3.9 in \| 99 mm.
Stroke :	3.0 in \| 76 mm.
Compression :	9.8:1
Valvetrain :	12 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Cylinder Head :	Cast-Aluminum
Sequential Fuel Injection
Ignition system :	Quick Sync 58X; direct

V 6
Displacement :	3900 cc \| 238.0 cu in. \| 3.9 L.
Power :	233 HP (171.488 KW) @ 5600 RPM
Torque :	240 Ft-Lbs (325 NM) @ 4000 RPM
Bore :	3.9 in \| 99 mm.
Stroke :	3.3 in \| 84 mm.
Compression :	9.8:1
Valvetrain :	12 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Cylinder Head :	Aluminum
Sequential Fuel Injection
Ignition system :	Quick Sync 58X; Direct

V 8
Displacement :	5300 cc \| 323.4 cu in. \| 5.3 L.
Power :	303 HP (223.008 KW) @ 5600 RPM
Torque :	323 Ft-Lbs (438 NM) @ 4000 RPM
Bore :	3.8 in \| 96 mm.
Stroke :	3.6 in \| 92 mm.
Compression :	10:1
Valvetrain :	16 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder)
Construction :	Cast-Aluminum block and head
Ignition system :	Coil near Plug; Iridium Core Spark Plugs

Transmission:
Automatic Hydra-Matic 4T65

Gear Ratios

1st Gear :	2.92
2nd Gear :	1.56
3rd Gear :	1.00
4th Gear :	0.70
5th Gear :	2.38

Handling

Safety

NHTSA Crash-Test Results
2008 Chevrolet Impala 4-DR
Frontal driver :
Frontal passenger :
Side driver :	Not Tested
Side rear passenger :	Not Tested
Rollover 2 Wheel Drive :
2008 Chevrolet Impala 4-DR w/SAB
Frontal driver :
Frontal passenger :
Side driver :
Side rear passenger :
Rollover 2 Wheel Drive :

Recall

Component	SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Manufacturer	GENERAL MOTORS LLC
NHTSA Campaign ID	12V377000
Summary	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.
Consequence	A broken control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy	GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace both front lower control arms, free of charge. The safety recall began on August 21, 2012. Owners may contact the Chevrolet owner center at 1-866-694-6546.
Notes	GM's campaign number is 12104.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Manufacturer	General Motors LLC
Mfr Report Date	20070319
NHTSA Campaign ID	14V355000
Summary	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, 2006-2011 Cadillac DTS, 2006-2014 Chevrolet Impala, and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the weight on the key ring and road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
Consequence	If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, a key knocked out of the run position will cause loss of engine power, power steering, and power braking, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy	GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 23, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), and 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet). GM's number for this recall is 14299.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

2008 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$27,958
Avg. Household Income :	$57,000
Avg. Home :	$238,880
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$3.39

For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.

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Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2008 Chevrolet Impala? A: The 2008 Chevrolet Impala was a Sedan.

Q: How much did the 2008 Chevrolet Impala cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2008 Chevrolet Impala had an MSRP of $21,975 - $$29,355 (USD).

Q: What engines did the 2008 Chevrolet Impala have? A: The 2008 Chevrolet Impala had the following engine options: V 6 (3500 cc | 213.6 cu in. | 3.5 L.) with 211 HP (155.296 KW) @ 5800 RPM and 214.00 @ 4000 RPM

V 6 (3900 cc | 238.0 cu in. | 3.9 L.) with 233 HP (171.488 KW) @ 5600 RPM and 240 Ft-Lbs (325 NM) @ 4000 RPM

V 8 (5300 cc | 323.4 cu in. | 5.3 L.) with 303 HP (223.008 KW) @ 5600 RPM and 323 Ft-Lbs (438 NM) @ 4000 RPM

Q: What transmission did the 2008 Chevrolet Impala have? A: The 2008 Chevrolet Impala had a Automatic Hydra-Matic 4T65 gearbox.