2006 Chevrolet Impala Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 2%of 524 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the equipment of the 2006 Chevrolet Impala, 2% of the 524 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“The 2006 Chevrolet Impala had a technical bulletin on a power steering hose I was never notifed off. The hose exploded, and the car could not move. It was towed to the 1st dealership. They said it was fixed, but it would not steer out of the bay. They flushed the power steering unit, and with days it would not steer properly. I took it to another dealership, which after two visits, determined it needed a new power steering pump. Then the accelerator stuck to the floor while turning. The car was taken to the dealership and a new accelrator was installed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10193296, filed 2007-06, 15,000 miles“I have a 2006 chevy Impala lt 3.9 with 55,000 miles just had to put water pump 2by pass hose and bottom hose bill came to around $470. This car has been babied ever since new and with top notch service performed regularly. Besides this problem the tire air sensors are also a joke replaced two of them at around $70.00 each. Still don't work properly. …”
NHTSA complaint #10357468, filed 2010-09, 55,541 miles“Ac duct noise while driving & when parked. Constant tapping of component in dash area sometimes alleviated by adjusting d/side temp wheel. Same complaint from many Impala owners I know. Happens with key on or off. Slowly getting worse. 2006 chev. Impala.”
NHTSA complaint #10410766, filed 2011-07, 30,000 miles“My 2006 Chevrolet Impala has nothing but issues. Window scratch when going up and down, tire pressure monitor needs replaced, remote start has no distance, water pump leakage, transmission line leaking, rotors, tires and alignment wear out prematurely.”
NHTSA complaint #10394445, filed 2011-04, 26,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Impala. While driving 10 MPH or stopped at a stop sign, the vehicle lunges forward 10 to 15 feet by itself. The failure occurs whenever the vehicle is driven. The vehicle performs the same way when in reverse. For the past two months, the service department at the dealer has had the vehicle. All of the service department personnel agreed that the vehicle lunges forward abnormally, but stated that nothing could be done. The current mileage was 7,000 and failure mileage was 1,000. Updated 01-10-08. …”
NHTSA complaint #10211326, filed 2007-12, 1,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10249590Jan 16, 2024This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.
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- 10247552Dec 12, 2023This service bulletin provides information on Concerns or Questions Regarding Installation of Dealer Installed Accessories.
- 10244201Sep 26, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers on how to submit a product information report (PIR) (Canada Only).
- 10244200Sep 26, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field Product Report (FPR) (U.S. and Canada Dealers Only).
- 10244214Sep 21, 2023This informational bulletin provides information for the IPC odometer programming method quick reference guide.
- 10240793Jul 18, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint…
- 10237841Jun 1, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field Product Report (FPR) (U.S. Dealers Only).
Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 6 | 1% |
| 2013 | 1 | 0% |
| 2011 | 4 | 1% |
| 2010 | 4 | 1% |
| 2009 | 4 | 0% |
| 2008 | 11 | 1% |
| 2007 | 12 | 2% |
| 2006 | 9 | 2% |
| 2005 | 8 | 1% |
| 2004 | 13 | 1% |
| 2003 | 9 | 1% |
| 2002 | 21 | 3% |
| 2001 | 17 | 2% |
| 2000 | 17 | 2% |
| 1995 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2006 Chevrolet Impala
135 complaintsElectrical system
124 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
108 complaintsEngine
59 complaintsAir bags
47 complaintsVehicle speed control
41 complaintsBrakes
35 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
29 complaintsEngine cooling
27 complaintsOther or unknown
26 complaintsTires
26 complaintsBody and structure
25 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Chevrolet Impala
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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