2008 Cadillac DTS vs 2008 Chevrolet Impala
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2008 Cadillac DTS | 2008 Chevrolet Impala |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 86 | 810 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 914 | 1,002 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 6 | 51 |
| Fire reports | 6 | 10 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18 | 19–22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 86,691 mi | 71,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Cadillac DTS | Chevrolet Impala |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 39 | 221 |
| Engine | 14 | 134 |
| Suspension | 2 | 117 |
| Steering | 5 | 94 |
| Power Train | 2 | 91 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 92 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 3 | 58 |
| Air Bags | 6 | 50 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 10 | 60 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 50 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 32 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 20 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 17 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 15 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 14 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 8 |
2008 Cadillac DTS
2008 Chevrolet Impala
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.