Chevrolet Impala problems
0 safety recalls. 544 owner complaints. We mapped every trouble spot before you sign the papers.
Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.
Top trouble spots 8 categories with 3+ complaints
What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim
I'VE HAD AN ONGOING ISSUE SINCE THIS SPRING WITH AN ISSUE ON TRACTION CONTROL AND THE DISPLAY REPORTING 'REDUCED ENGINE POWER ". I'VE NOW HAD THE THROTTLE BODY SENSOR AND POWER TRAIN COMPUTER MODULE REPLACED. I'LL BE DRIVING AT A RATE OF SPEED ON THE HIGHWAY OF APX 60MPH AND…
BOUGHT 2006 IMPALA LT USED IN JUNE 2009 WITH 41,000 MILES REPLACED THE FACTORY TIRES DIDN'T LIKE THE WAY THEY RODE. STARTED HEARING A GRINDING NOISE THAT GOT LOUDER WITH ACCELERATION MECHANIC SAID ALL FOUR TIRES WERE BAD WEARING ON THE INSIDE. THE TIRES ONLY HAVE 21,000 MILES ON…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET IMPALA. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CHECK ENGINE AND "POWER DOWN LOW" WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT DRIVE AT NORMAL SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR…
I GOT A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE NUMBER 14V355. I CALLED MY NEAREST CHEVROLET DEALER MIDWAY CHEVROLET AT 2323 W. BELL RD. PHOENIX, ARIZONA ON DECEMBER 10, 2014 @ 2 P.M.. I WAS TOLD SOMEONE WOULD CALL ME BACK TO SCHEDULE A REPAIR APPOINTMENT. I WAITED 3 WEEKS AND GOT NO CALL.…
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Common questions
Is the 2006 Chevrolet Impala reliable?
Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 7.0 out of 10 based on 544 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2006 Chevrolet Impala is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.
What's the most common problem on the 2006 Chevrolet Impala?
Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is steering, with 134 complaints filed. Average repair cost runs about $700 at an independent shop.
What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?
The airbags is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.
How do I check if my Chevrolet Impala has open recalls?
Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.
Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2006 Chevrolet Impala?
Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 544 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $1,100, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans aren't always better value.