2006 Chevrolet Impala Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 2%of 524 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 93,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2006 Chevrolet Impala, 2% of the 524 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 93,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“From time to time I hear some banging noise like someone is in my trunk or like it the side. I'm not sure what it . Also my power steering make noise all the time. And my driver side headlight bulb comes loose and blows out a lot. It seems like it's something with the connector. To many issues with this car.”
NHTSA complaint #10592697, filed 2014-05, 82,000 miles“At the time my chevy had 105,000 miles on it the transmission went out, so I got it rebuilt it hasn't quite been a year a now the new transmission is stalling and not shifting correctly at times. Also when using my turn signal to turn just as the wheel straightens up and the turn signal turns off it triggers the high beams to come on, this only happens if it's cold out or raining.”
NHTSA complaint #10449186, filed 2012-02, 15 miles“Headlights shut completely off while driving at night. No dash lights, no head lights, no lights anywhere and then in about 5 seconds they come back on. Car never shuts off. Dangerous!!!!! Happened to me driving in rural area twice in one night. Very dark road...could not see anything!!!!!!!!!”
NHTSA complaint #10289421, filed 2009-10, 115,000 miles“The Chevrolet Impala I own has had major problems about a month after I bought the car.... The whole electrical area in the front has went haywire on me.... I cannot signal, or turn my bright lights on at any time.... Plus, it will not start for me when I need it to, I always have to get a jump from someone, & that even takes between 10-20 minutes.... The place that I bought it from, the repairmen cannot fix it right for me, it is not fair to pay all this money for my car, which will not work right... …”
NHTSA complaint #10945126, filed 2017-01“The electrical in the car is messed up. I turn to the right and my radio shuts off, also if its dark out and my lights are on and I put the windows down the lights down as I'm pressing the button to put them down.”
NHTSA complaint #10452551, filed 2012-03Related service bulletins
- 10249011Jan 12, 2024This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
- 10232136Feb 15, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10200151Jun 21, 2021This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10169354Nov 12, 2019This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10155009Dec 13, 2018This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 7% |
| 2019 | 1 | 4% |
| 2018 | 4 | 7% |
| 2017 | 6 | 5% |
| 2016 | 7 | 6% |
| 2015 | 22 | 7% |
| 2014 | 44 | 7% |
| 2013 | 5 | 2% |
| 2012 | 8 | 3% |
| 2011 | 5 | 1% |
| 2010 | 6 | 1% |
| 2009 | 9 | 1% |
| 2008 | 4 | 0% |
| 2007 | 15 | 2% |
| 2006 | 11 | 2% |
| 2005 | 49 | 8% |
| 2004 | 104 | 10% |
| 2003 | 103 | 15% |
| 2002 | 123 | 15% |
| 2001 | 73 | 10% |
| 2000 | 67 | 8% |
| 1996 | 1 | 1% |
| 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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