2006 Chevrolet Impala (gmx 211) Problems
- Complaints
- 20filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 6,500miles, 17 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2006 Chevrolet Impala (gmx 211) (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 20 consumer complaints for the 2006 Chevrolet Impala (gmx 211). The part named most often is electrical system, with 6 complaints (30% of the total), followed by body and structure (4) and transmission and drivetrain (3). 17 of the complaints include a mileage, and 88% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 6,500 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 3 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 151 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 25 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Body and structure complaints overlap with 4 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Electrical system6 30%
- Body and structure4 20%
- Engine cooling2 10%
- Other or unknown2 10%
- Seat belts2 10%
- Air bags1 5.0%
- Equipment1 5.0%
Also reported: Seats (1), Tires (1).
Example complaints
Electrical system: “Reduced engine power light came on, then car stopped. I was not far from home on the first failure. The car was towed to dealership. They found a bad ground wire and replaced it. The second failure , the reduced engine power light came on and the car stopped. I was on the interstate this time and was towed. They found a brake switch shorted and wire shorted to the bcm this occurred on 10-12-05. Now when the wipers are on high the car rocks from front to back !”
NHTSA complaint #10146803, filed 2006-01, 382 milesBody and structure: “My eight year old granddaughter had cut her left leg just above the knee when entering the right rear door of the new Chevrolet impala that we had just bought that same day, april 29, 2006. There is a latch plate located on the lower door jams of both rear doors and they are openly exposed and have very sharp edges. As she was entering the vehicle, her left leg brushed across the latch plate causing her injury. She required emergency room treatment and three stitches in her left leg. …”
NHTSA complaint #10158298, filed 2006-05, 54 milesTransmission and drivetrain: “Transmission slams into gear from a start. Transmission will slip while stopped then jerk into gear and accelerate roughly. Dealer will not cover as it is intermittent.”
NHTSA complaint #10469735, filed 2012-08, 105,000 milesVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “A week after picking up the vehicle, the driver's window was making screeching sound when lowered. I took it back on july 3, 2006. The inside door panel was removed and the actuator was lubricated. Less than a week later the screeching noise came back. I then took it back to the dealer and was told that Chevrolet was in the process of making new window seals but they were not yet available. I was told to wait until my first oil change and by that time the new gaskets should be available.”
NHTSA complaint #10162019, filed 2006-07, 500 milesMileage when problems were reported
88% of the 17 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 478 and 9,945 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
- 06V215000Jun 15, 2006SeatsCovers: Chevrolet Impala (gmx 211) 2006
Certain vehicles equipped with a manual passenger seat adjuster fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages." the left floor mounting bracket may be mislocated.
Recall details for the 2006 Chevrolet Impala (gmx 211) → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 151 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11020816Jul 18, 2025Other or unknown. This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.
- 11019074May 30, 2025Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
- 11019073May 30, 2025Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
- 11019072May 30, 2025Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
- 11011782Dec 7, 2024Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads. The J-35616-64B is…
- 11008956Sep 9, 2024Other or unknown. This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field Product Report (FPR) (U.S. and Canada Dealers Only).
- 11007208Sep 6, 2024Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires…
- 11006621Aug 26, 2024Electrical system. Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles. It provides the ability via a single selection within Techline Connect to first identify which modules need…
- 11008906Aug 19, 2024Engine. This service bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear to assist service personnel as a guideline to perform necessary engine repairs and prevent unnecessary…
- 11007091Aug 5, 2024Engine. This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
Other model years of the Chevrolet Impala (gmx 211)
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 20 | 6,500 | 1 | — | — | — | Falling |
All Chevrolet Impala (gmx 211) model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2006 Chevrolet Impala (gmx 211) have?
NHTSA recorded 20 consumer complaints for the 2006 Chevrolet Impala (gmx 211) as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2006 Chevrolet Impala (gmx 211) is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 6 complaints (30% of the total), followed by body and structure with 4.
Has the 2006 Chevrolet Impala (gmx 211) been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2006 Chevrolet Impala (gmx 211) reported?
Among the 17 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 6,500 miles and the middle half falls between 478 and 9,945 miles; 88% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.