2006 Chevrolet Impala problems and complaints
Owners have filed 544 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Chevrolet Impala. The most-reported areas: Steering (135), Electrical System (130), Power Train (111).
Key takeaways
- 544 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 59 involve a crash, 22 a fire, 49 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 135 | 25% |
| Electrical System | 130 | 24% |
| Power Train | 111 | 20% |
| Engine | 59 | 11% |
| Air Bags | 48 | 9% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 41 | 8% |
| Service Brakes | 35 | 6% |
| Structure | 29 | 5% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 29 | 5% |
| Tires | 27 | 5% |
| Visibility | 27 | 5% |
| Unknown Or Other | 24 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Chevrolet Impala 4-DR | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2006 Chevrolet Impala 4-DR w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine - filed 2026-03-04
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,...
Air Bags,wheels,service Brakes - filed 2025-05-18
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
Power Train,exterior Lighting,wheels - filed 2025-05-10
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 relea...
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More for the 2006 Chevrolet Impala
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.