2006 Chevrolet Impala Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 29about this part
- Share
- 6%of 524 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 81,256miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 29 complaints about the visibility of the 2006 Chevrolet Impala, 6% of the 524 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 81,256 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The driver side sun visor will no longer stay up and falls down obstructing forward vision. I've gone on the internet and this is a somewhat common occurrence on the Impala. Gm has no repair for it other than replacement. A new visor costs 125.00 plus installation. I think it should be a recall based on safety.”
NHTSA complaint #10374470, filed 2011-01, 100,000 miles“Driving on interstate highway in a rain storm - the windshield wipers abruptly stopped. Dealer installed new wiper transmission 8-23-10. I asked if this happened very often. Dealer said after I called, they had another call for the very same thing. This was a very dangerous situation.”
NHTSA complaint #10351324, filed 2010-08, 54,000 miles“I have a 2006 chevy Impala that the windshield wipers and came on and would not turn off along with window cleaner spraying non stop, this also caused turn signals to stop working and keys to be locked into car. I had to pull over to the side of the road because I could not see with all the spraying.”
NHTSA complaint #10274640, filed 2009-06, 47,581 miles“Just purchased on 02/02/2015 the car comes with remote start so cleaned the icy snow off the car and windows. Got into the drivers side put on my seatbelt the car had shut off after warming up.so I put the key in and started the car pushed the the spray button. The passenger side worked the drivers side did not.after going online I found out page after page of complaint's why no recall this is a safety issue they say it cost $300.00 to 600.00 each side GM made the problem they should bay to fix it.”
NHTSA complaint #10682047, filed 2015-02, 122,225 miles“I was driving down the street and my windshield wipers stopped working. It was raining hard and my vision was totally obscured. I had to wait until the rain abated to continue on my journey. I contacted a GM service center and was informed that I would need to buy a new motor although the current motor works just fine however the rubber around the arm that attaches to the motor is cracked. This should not occur in a car that is not that old.”
NHTSA complaint #10294356, filed 2009-12, 120,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10230697Dec 15, 2022This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect the induction system for potential icing issues in very cold ambient temperatures. To allow the…
- 10216372Jun 22, 2022This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician the steps on diagnosing the concern. Customer's sunroof operation intermittent, bind, noise, auto-reverse…
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- 10211770Apr 19, 2022This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician the steps on diagnosing the concern. Customer's sunroof operation intermittent, bind, noise, auto-reverse…
- 10190431Mar 26, 2021This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician the steps on diagnosing the concern. Customer's sunroof operation intermittent, bind, noise, auto-reverse…
- 10178385Jul 27, 2020This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General…
- 10160682Apr 23, 2019This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician the steps on diagnosing the concern. Customer's sunroof operation intermittent, bind, noise, auto-reverse…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 7% |
| 2018 | 2 | 3% |
| 2017 | 3 | 3% |
| 2016 | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 | 7 | 2% |
| 2014 | 20 | 3% |
| 2013 | 6 | 2% |
| 2012 | 5 | 2% |
| 2011 | 28 | 6% |
| 2010 | 11 | 2% |
| 2009 | 14 | 2% |
| 2008 | 16 | 2% |
| 2007 | 24 | 4% |
| 2006 | 29 | 6% |
| 2005 | 21 | 3% |
| 2004 | 14 | 1% |
| 2003 | 21 | 3% |
| 2002 | 34 | 4% |
| 2001 | 18 | 2% |
| 2000 | 22 | 3% |
| 1996 | 13 | 15% |
| 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 complaintsEngine cooling
27 complaintsOther or unknown
26 complaintsTires
26 complaintsBody and structure
25 complaintsFuel system
20 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Chevrolet Impala
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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