Worst 2006 Chevrolet Impala Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Steering Defects
Transmission / Drivetrain
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2006 Chevrolet Impala.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 115 | 5 | 14 | 87,933 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 111 | 16 | 3 | 82,707 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 80 | 5 | 3 | 95,900 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 59 | 3 | 2 | 110,547 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 40 | 3 | — | 98,988 mi | |
| Airbags | 35 | 22 | — | 114,008 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 25 | 1 | — | 51,289 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 16 | — | 2 | 52,660 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 16 | 1 | 1 | 51,586 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 15 | — | — | 40,663 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 14 | — | 2 | 101,250 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 14 | 2 | 1 | 128,601 mi | |
| Brakes | 13 | 6 | — | 135,333 mi | |
| Body Structure | 13 | 4 | 2 | 152,681 mi | |
| Visibility | 13 | — | 1 | 75,291 mi | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 12 | — | — | 82,132 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 12 | 3 | — | 87,100 mi | |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Hose, Piping, And Connections | 11 | — | 1 | 36,316 mi | |
| Fuel System | 10 | — | — | 123,278 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 10 | 3 | — | 79,780 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 9 | 7 | — | 42,384 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 9 | — | — | 41,880 mi | |
| Latches / Locks | 9 | — | — | 74,999 mi | |
| Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems | 9 | — | — | 32,767 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 8 | 2 | — | 114,203 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 7 | — | — | 33,468 mi | |
| Other Equipment | 5 | — | — | 60,336 mi | |
| Suspension:Front | 5 | — | — | 53,779 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 5 | — | — | 99,741 mi |
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Recalls for 2006 Chevrolet Impala
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~3,141,731 vehicles.
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 affected vehicles, the weight on the key ring and road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
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2006 Chevrolet Impala — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Impala reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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