2008 Chevrolet Impala Service & Repair Manual

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The service and repair manual for the 2008 Chevrolet Impala — 3.9L V6 and 5.3L V8 and 3.5L V6 engines, 6 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Chevrolet published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.

01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers

Model year2008
Engines
3.9L V6 — 237 cu in, OHV
5.3L V8 — 325 cu in, OHV
3.5L V6 — 213 cu in, OHV
TrimsLTZ Sedan 4-Door · Police Sedan 4-Door · SS Sedan 4-Door · 50th Anniversary Edition Sedan 4-Door · LT Sedan 4-Door · LS Sedan 4-Door
Federal record1 recall · 1,203 complaints · 376 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21)

02 / InsideSample pages from the 2008 Impala manual

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03 / ContentsSections in the manual

  • Quick Lookups 643
  • General Information 1,852
  • Accessories & Equipment 3,645
  • Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 202
  • Body & Frame 1,289
  • Brakes 645
  • Restraints 352
  • Drivelines & Axles 17
  • Steering 172
  • Electrical 2,663
  • Suspension 221
  • Engine Mechanical 777
  • Transmission 1,615
  • Engine Performance 1,837
  • Front 155

04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2008 Impala

  1. Suspension — front › control arm › lower arm · 12V377000
    A broken control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk.

Owners have filed 1,203 complaints and Chevrolet has issued 376 technical service bulletins for the 2008 Impala. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.

FAQQuestions about the 2008 Impala manual

Is this manual specific to the 2008 Impala?

Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2008 model year, covering the 3.9L V6 and 5.3L V8 and 3.5L V6 across the LTZ Sedan 4-Door, Police Sedan 4-Door, SS Sedan 4-Door, 50th Anniversary Edition Sedan 4-Door, LT Sedan 4-Door, LS Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Chevrolet published for this year.

What 2008 Impala problems does it help with?

1 recall is on federal record for the 2008 Impala, covering suspension. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Chevrolet dealers.

Does it include 2008 Impala wiring diagrams?

Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2008 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.

Is it a subscription?

No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.

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