2006 Chevrolet Impala Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 3%of 524 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 64,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the suspension of the 2006 Chevrolet Impala, 3% of the 524 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 64,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Swerved to miss a deer, ran off the road hit a light pole on passenger side,tore off front tier and suspension, car rolled a couple of times, blew out most of the windows, tore up the whole interior, slid into a guard rail and landed up right, and none of the air bags deployed! I broke my shoulder, collar bone and hand, the car had brand new tires.”
NHTSA complaint #10577911, filed 2014-04, 178,000 miles“I have a 2006 ss Impala I've had nothing but on going problems. 1st waterpump went out then 2nd driver tie rod was replaced 3rd powersteering hose replaced 4th battery went dead 5th power steering hose out again and tie rod on passenger needs replaced also. I'm so fed up with this car and its problems!these have been on going problems since 2006.”
NHTSA complaint #10249061, filed 2008-11, 43,500 miles“I have a 2006 Chevrolet Impala which required the front brakes to have the rotors machined and replaced 3 times in the first 33,000 miles. I was told that this was caused by the use of inferior metal for the rotors which could not withstand the heat generated by braking, especially when exiting from a highway. Additionally, the front outer tie rods required replacement in the first 65,000 miles of driving because they had become worn out which caused the front tires to be loose or wobbly.”
NHTSA complaint #10258363, filed 2009-02, 69,615 miles“Currently I have 29103 miles on it.I had took it in shop 2 times complaining about problem w/steering ,and was told this was normal.I knew different.now the warranty ran out the passenger side tie rod end was completely worn out,and the drivers side is bad also.I've contacted cheverolet and they said to take it to dealer and pay of course for them to tell me a third time probably that this is normal.I am scared of this car,but have no choice except to drive it .I beleive this car slip thru factury inspections . As also rotors was turn at about 4000 miles and again at 26000 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #10416037, filed 2011-07, 4,000 miles“Popping noise coming from front end of car. Noise occurs with acceleration, braking, shifting transmission or passing over speed bumps or rough roads. Generally occurs at lower speeds, less than 35mph, but occurs with higher speeds as well, although not as frequently. (possibly coming from sub-frame or sub-frame bolts?)”
NHTSA complaint #10664087, filed 2014-12, 160,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3 | 11% |
| 2018 | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 | 2 | 2% |
| 2016 | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 | 3 | 1% |
| 2014 | 12 | 2% |
| 2013 | 17 | 6% |
| 2012 | 22 | 9% |
| 2011 | 17 | 3% |
| 2010 | 18 | 4% |
| 2009 | 25 | 3% |
| 2008 | 117 | 14% |
| 2007 | 85 | 14% |
| 2006 | 18 | 3% |
| 2005 | 7 | 1% |
| 2004 | 10 | 1% |
| 2003 | 14 | 2% |
| 2002 | 12 | 2% |
| 2001 | 18 | 2% |
| 2000 | 34 | 4% |
| 1996 | 6 | 7% |
| 1995 | 5 | 11% |
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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