Major Problems with 2006 Chevrolet Impala Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2006 Chevrolet Impala

2006 Chevrolet Impala STEERING Victims: 3 Mileage: 186000 miles

2006 Chevrolet Impala STEERING Victims: 3 Mileage: 52000 miles

2006 Chevrolet Impala ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Victims: 2 Mileage: 82000 miles

Browse 2006 Chevrolet Impala complaints by category

Problems with STEERING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM and POWER TRAIN are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Chevrolet Impala owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
STEERING the 2006 chevrolet impala had a technical bulletin on a power steering hose i was never notifed off. the hose...	110 ~ 67669 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM car speeds up with no cruise control when i the hit brake it goes back to normal speed. it is...	110 ~ 54057 miles
POWER TRAIN tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet impala. the vehicle was taken to the dealer on several occasions for failures with...	75 ~ 83787 miles
ENGINE my car is giving a reduced engine light traction control and now starting disabled. the car will not start or	53 ~ 90797 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL car speeds up with no cruise control when i the hit brake it goes back to normal speed. it is...	39 ~ 91374 miles
AIR BAGS the ignition switch will not allow me to take the key out. it is still in the on position. the...	32 ~ 68601 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN i am a police officer and have had several occasions while on traffic stops that my assigned 2006 impala...	25 ~ 43083 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER intermittent plastic burning smell. dealer unable to locate??? drivers window also screeches like mad when put down. *jb...	19 ~ 59873 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet impala. while driving approximately 50 mph downhill the vehicle began to vibrate when the...	16 ~ 36204 miles
TIRES 2006 chevrolet impala rear tires had a slow leak causing tires to go flat. *kb the vehicle was a rental....	16 ~ 32241 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet impala. while driving approximately 50 mph downhill the vehicle began to vibrate when the...	15 ~ 32531 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE the rear doors will not from either the outside or the inside regardless of all actions to open them. rear	13 ~ 129192 miles
SEAT BELTS drivers side front and rear center seat belts are fraying and tearing under normal use and being told that is	13 ~ 116139 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL i'm a faithful customer of s&j since childhood and my mother purchased her vehicles there. up to this point i...	13 ~ 82077 miles
VISIBILITY my driver's side sun visor was falling down and would not stay up. the company replaced it for free. however...	13 ~ 63708 miles
SERVICE BRAKES while backing car started to jerk due to traction control problem caused distraction and i paused the car and looked...	12 ~ 112778 miles
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet impala. while driving 65 mph the power steering failed. the dealer stated that the...	12 ~ 68443 miles
SUSPENSION lt re her 2006 chevy impala lt having problems with a vibration and the car jumping on numerous occasions leading...	12 ~ 72583 miles
HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING at about 5000 miles on my 2006 chevrolet impala the power steering line blew out. had the vehicle towed into...	11 ~ 33015 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM while driving the reduced engine power light came on while driving on expressway. since then it comes on more frequent....	9 ~ 123278 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet impala. sporadically the two rear passenger doors will not unlock from either the interior...	9 ~ 74999 miles
PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS > TIRES the ignition switch will not allow me to take the key out. it is still in the on position. the...	9 ~ 21844 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS dt*: the contact stated while driving 60 mph in the rain on the highway traffic stopped abruptly causing a rear...	9 ~ 32966 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE dt*: the contact stated an object was dragging under the vehicle. an independent repair shop determined three of the four...	9 ~ 32573 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING at the time my chevy had 105 000 miles on it the transmission went out so i got it rebuilt...	7 ~ 81574 miles
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the power steering went out 2 times could not control car. the water pump went out. *jb...	7 ~ 23906 miles
WHEELS tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet impala ss. the cast aluminum rims have developed cracks and the coating peeled....	7 ~ 68383 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER there is a very common problem with 2006-2013 impala rear defrosters not working. look on youtube and you will see...	5 ~ 79793 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION i have a 2006 ss impala i've had nothing but on going problems. 1st waterpump went out then 2nd driver...	5 ~ 43023 miles
EQUIPMENT 2006 chevy impala ss has had several mechanical issues most recently flat tires. the first incident was a front right...	5 ~ 36202 miles
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM my car is giving a reduced engine light traction control and now starting disabled. the car will not start or	4 ~ 102250 miles
TIE ROD ASSEMBLY > LINKAGES > STEERING tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the outer tie rod end was defective on both...	4 ~ 14625 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the transmission jumped forward. while attempting to accelerate from...	4 ~ 30148 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC while driving in the rain i had too stop quickly at a stop light applying the brakes significantly all i...	3 ~ 33930 miles
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT moaning noise when turning at low speeds and loud shrieking noise when accelerating. thought it was power steering pump &/or...	3 ~ 79175 miles
COLUMN > STEERING noise in steering column when backing up. *tr...	3 ~ 14924 miles
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet impala. she stated that the headlamps on the vehicle disengaged from the plastic casing....	3 ~ 50400 miles
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY in january 2007 i purchased a 2006 chevy impala and approximately 6 months later i had my first problem with...	3 ~ 16000 miles
RETRACTOR > FRONT > SEAT BELTS tl* - the contact called regarding a 2006 chevrolet impala. the contact was traveling at 45 mph the road conditions...	3 ~ 36000 miles
ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT the ignition switch will not allow me to take the key out. it is still in the on position. the...	3 ~ 33544 miles
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM speedometer stopped working. *jb...	3 ~ 36899 miles
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet impala. while driving 10 mph or stopped at a stop sign the vehicle lunges...	3 ~ 27333 miles
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY i purchased a 2006 chevy impala on march 1 2006. it was purchased under the name of virginia brady. i...	3 ~ 28000 miles
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the gm "fix" for the ignition issue is to replace keys so that nothing can be attached to the key...	2 ~ 93500 miles
SEATS 2006 chevy impala seems to have hot heat near the passenger front by were your feet rest and i have...	2
TREAD/BELT > TIRES i own a 2006 chevrolet impala with goodyear eagle ls2 tires as original equipment (m-s p225/55r17 95t dot m643 bhdr...	2 ~ 87221 miles
ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING expressway driving. power steering failed. no previous indication. result was a major increase in effort to steer. i felt it	2 ~ 61296 miles
RACK AND PINION > STEERING tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet impala. while driving approximately 50 mph downhill the vehicle began to vibrate when the...	2 ~ 72537 miles
SIDE/WINDOW > AIR BAGS side air bag did not deploy. had a car impact my car on the drivers side at the driver's door.	2 ~ 21470 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC brake recall is not listed on site for impala 2006 ss.. i had a problem with my brakes which the...	2 ~ 23000 miles
DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN transmission replaced for the 3rd time with 140009 miles on 2006 impala ss...	1 ~ 140009 miles
FAN/MOTOR > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet impala. while driving approximately 70 mph the contact noticed that the heating system...	1 ~ 168000 miles
HORN > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while stopped at a median another vehicle that...	1 ~ 200000 miles
GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY 2006 chevrolet impala. consumer writes in regards to transmission problems. *smd the consumer stated the transmission was slipping. she explained...	1
SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY 2006 chevrolet impala. consumer writes in regards to transmission problems. *smd the consumer stated the transmission was slipping. she explained...	1
SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet impala. the contact stated the check air bag warning light illuminated. the dealer was...	1 ~ 68000 miles
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY i have a 2006 chevy impala lt 3.9 with 55 000 miles just had to put water pump 2by pass...	1 ~ 55541 miles
REAR WINDOW > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY 2006 chevrolet impala. the rear defogger does not work. nothing happened it just quit working. when you push the rear...	1 ~ 83000 miles
ARM > SPINDLE > KNUCKLE tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet impala purchased new in 2006. she stated she would hear a knocking sound...	1 ~ 13571 miles
12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that he has to routinely replace the battery. on one...	1 ~ 8700 miles
REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY first the wheel had a shimmy in it. the rotors were replaced and new brakes. that wasn't it . it...	1 ~ 64000 miles
AUTOMATIC (ASC) > ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet impala. while driving approximately 45 mph on normal road conditions the vehicle was consuming...	1 ~ 40000 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER my 2006 chevy impala every time i hit a bump my gas tank make a loud noise by hitting the	1
PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet impala. while driving in rainy weather conditions at any speed the brake system intermittently...	1 ~ 12269 miles
SIDEWALL > TIRES 2006 chevrolet impala with sidewall failure on the tires. consumer states that the tires are high preformance tires. he was	1
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet impala. while driving 65 mph the power steering failed. the dealer stated that the...	1 ~ 1041 miles
CONNECTING > RELAY > ROD vehicle has been to shop for repair of tire monitor system. dealership did not fix a broken tie-rod. chevrolet is...	1 ~ 31000 miles
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM brought to a dealer that advised the front seal was leaking they repaired it and gave the vehicle back. then...	1 ~ 22000 miles
REAR > SUSPENSION tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet impala. whenever the contact drove over a bump in the road he heard a...	1 ~ 49000 miles
AXLE SHAFT > AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN leased 2006 impala lt 3/06. 2/07-first thing that happened was power steering line blew while driving on highway at 70...	1 ~ 20500 miles
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL the 2006 chevrolet impala had a technical bulletin on a power steering hose i was never notifed off. the hose...	1 ~ 15000 miles
HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING the power steering went out 2 times could not control car. the water pump went out. *jb...	1 ~ 16600 miles
AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN automobile has a bouncy ride. front right axle has been replaced as well as tires replaced. ride is still bouncy	1 ~ 12000 miles
PARKING BRAKE the parking brake will not hold. we had it serviced by chevrolet two times and within a couple of months	1 ~ 25000 miles
RACK > RACK AND PINION > STEERING tl*- the contact stated that every once in a while when she drove the 2006 chevrolet impala with(11718 failure mileage...	1 ~ 11718 miles
RIM > WHEELS tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet impala ss. the cast aluminum rims have developed cracks and the coating peeled....	1 ~ 53800 miles
CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet impala. while driving 10 mph or stopped at a stop sign the vehicle lunges...	1 ~ 1000 miles
INTERIOR LIGHTING tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet impala. while driving 10 mph or stopped at a stop sign the vehicle lunges...	1 ~ 1000 miles
SHAFT SECTOR > GEAR BOX > STEERING grinding when the steering column was turned. i contacted the dealer the car is still under warranty. they said gmc...	1 ~ 26646 miles
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS dt: the contact stated that the two rear brake system rotors fractured prematurely when the vehicle reached 26000 mph. ak...	1 ~ 26500 miles
EXTERIOR > REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY i purchased a 2006 chevy impala on march 1 2006. it was purchased under the name of virginia brady. i...	1
STRUCTURE tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that anytime it rains heavy water leaks into the vehicle...	1
FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that anytime it rains heavy water leaks into the vehicle...	1

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