2006 Chevrolet Impala problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Steering (90) · Power Train (59) · Electrical System (59)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
404 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (1)
Electrical System:ignition 2014-06-23 · campaign 14V355000 · 3,141,731 vehicles
Defect: This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Buick LaCrosse, 2006-2011 Buick Lucerne, 2000-2005 Cadillac DeVille, 2006-2011 Cadillac DTS, 2006-2014 Chevrolet Impala, and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. In the af
Risk: If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, a key knocked out of the run position will cause loss of engine power, power steering, and power braking, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 23, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), and 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet). GM's number for this recall is 14299.
Service bulletins (804)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2025-07-18 · PIP5601C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from tac.
Unknown Or Other 2025-05-30 · PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b and mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
Unknown Or Other 2025-05-30 · PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b and mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
Unknown Or Other 2025-05-30 · PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b and mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
Unknown Or Other 2025-02-20 · PIP5358D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint. technician should get record a sound clip or take a video of the noise for assessment by engineering. technician will need to
Unknown Or Other 2024-12-07 · PIT5074Q · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads. the j-35616-64b is the latest test probe released for checking tension or probing the .64 series terminals. the test probe
Showing the 6 most recent of 804 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-03-04 · Engine“the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal burning odor in the interior of the vehicle. in addition, there was smoke coming from underneath the hood. no warning lights were illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the independent mechanic, where a valve replacement was…”
2025-05-18 · Wheels · 💥 crash“filed one complaint already about my car malfunctioning now on may 15 2025 i was.involved in a car accident and my airbags did not deploy!!!it was a front crash hit the front right side of the car and no airbag deployment …”
2025-05-10 · Wheels“first battery needed replaced every year then few weeks ago with no warning light or messages that battery was dieing the battery died again it was replaced then it started reving up and down on its own while driving so it goes faster then slower on its own when it feels like it.. tps wont show tire pressure cant relearn tire positions now dash lig…”
2024-11-05 · Power Train“while i was driving i had to stop on a hill and when i pushed the gas to accelerate it wouldn’t move the engine just revved up and hasn’t moved since just when you push on the gas and the rpm’s go up to 5-6 and it will move maybe a foot or so. there was no warning or messages that appeared before this happened and even now after it’s happens and it…”
2024-04-18 · Wheels · 💥 crash“i was driving and powersteering fluid drained and i lost control of the steering, and guide the car against the side walk. had a mechanic change the powers steering fluid line. but now it's shooting up instead leaking down, it clogged all my spark plugs ,plus cause my cam shaft and crank shaffsensor to malfunction.,plus my belt got shredded. and n…”
2023-12-28 · Electrical System“i got a p2138 code for accelerator pedal sensor error. from what i have seen this is caused by the two sensors not matching. i have repaired this issue previously about 3 years ago, but it has happened again. this seems to be a common issue with gm cars of this era. …”
2023-01-09 · Electrical System · 🔥 fire“5.3l v8 model needs to be added to the pi1384a campaign. recently fried my fuseblock because the relays melted. i am an ase certified technician for firestone complete auto care, this is the exact problem that all ls4s will face. …”
2022-10-17 · Air Bags“got the car saying it needs service on the airbag …”
2022-08-04 · Fuel/Propulsion System“fuel system; code p0230. cam/crankshaft; solenoid circuit in bank 1 code p0010. radio wiring; radio is smoking all the time bad ground wire or short in wires. my vehical stopped while i was in drive motion going approximately 45 mph. no injuries, and no fatalities but my impala stopped running and have not been able to start it since. in addition …”
2021-08-19 · Vehicle Speed Control“according to my obd scanner the components that are failed is the throttle body position sensor circuit a & the throttle body position sensor circuit b. before this happened the check engine light was on for about a week, when i scanned the vehicle with the obd-ii the code for a large leak in the fuel evap system came up. one day while driving the …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.