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2006 Chevrolet Impala (gmx 211) Electrical system Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
30%of 20 total for the year
Median mileage
3,774miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the electrical system of the 2006 Chevrolet Impala (gmx 211), 30% of the 20 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 3,774 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“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 miles

“Dt: the contact stated the check engine light illuminated twice. After the first time the vehicle was taken to a dealership, where they replaced a relay switch. The second time the check engine light illuminated while the vehicle was driven. When the check engine light illuminated the vehicle lost power and the engine stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealership for diagnostic testing. The diagnostic results indicated the engine dropped to three cylinders. The dealer told the contact the vehicle was going into limp mod due to computer and electrical problems. The vehicle was repaired.”

NHTSA complaint #10146138, filed 2005-12, 2,000 miles

“I purchased a 2006 impala gt in january. Around august 3, 2006, my fob key stopped working. I called the dealer and set an appointment for sat. Aug 5. They fixed my key and as I was leaving an employee informed me that she had to get her key fixed approx. 6 times. Monday, august 7, 2006 as I was walking to my car I tried to unlock my doors and I couldn't; my keys failed only 2 days after having it fixed. I called the dealer to see if I could bring it in. I was informed I had to make an appt. …”

NHTSA complaint #10165393, filed 2006-08

“The contact stated on three occasions while pulling out from a stop the instrument panel gauges failed to read. The vehicle transmission would not shift into gears and the engine stalled. After several attempts, the vehicle would start. The vehicle was taken to the dealer after the first incident and the fuse box panel was replaced. After the second incident the fuse box connectors were tightened. The vehicle was taken to the dealer after the third incident and was awaiting inspection. The manufacturer has been contacted.”

NHTSA complaint #10157192, filed 2006-05, 5,547 miles

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2006630%

Other parts of the 2006 Chevrolet Impala (gmx 211)

Body and structure
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2006 Chevrolet Impala (gmx 211)

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.

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