Faults:

Bought the car with the thump in the steering at 58K. Dealer replaced the steering under warranty.

Cream colored seats stain easily from blue jeans.

Battery needed replacing at 60K.

91K - Heat doesn't work and then the dash chime warned me my engine was overheating. Found white gunk under my radiator cap. I'm being told it's the head gasket going.

General Comments:

I fell in love with this car because of the styling. To me, it was somewhat reminiscent of the old GM boats from the 80's I love, except with a modern twist.

The interior is comfortable, very soft cloth. I love the two-tone dash: dark brown for the deep dash and steering wheel, and a light cream color for the rest of the interior, separated by a strip of fake woodgrain.

All controls are easily accessible and easy to use.

Overall, I loved this car up until the radiator/cooling system issues. Now I'm starting to wonder if GM's really are just built to break.

Faults:

Water pump is going out at 84,000 miles. Also the fuel/gas cap sensor had to be fixed. They replaced the gas cap; $18.00 and sensor; $30. It was $88.00 to hook up to computer and read.

General Comments:

I don't like these kind of repairs at 80,000 miles. A fuel pump should not go out that quickly.

Faults:

Right driver's side window makes a loud screaming sound when it is warm outside. Tried WD40 - no luck.

20 inch rims won't fit on the car, and air bags/lifting/knuckels etc. are not possible. Will scrape tires, causing them to bald.

The most important issue is the squeaking and straining of the steering wheel, and the slight vibrations. Have noticed that it squeaks the most when slightly turning to the right at higher speeds.

Faults:

I love to drive my 2006 Impala, and have done so quite a bit in the 3 1/2 years I have owned it.

However, at 52,000 miles, both front tie rods were so deteriorated that my tires were worn on the inside wall, not visible to me. After driving for an extensive period on the interstate, my sensor tire lights came on with a warning. I immediately pulled in. The tires were literally about to blow. $825 later, I was back on the road.

Now it is 64,000 miles and I took the car for inspection. It flunked because of my left tie rod. $250 later.

Are there any other Impalas with this same problem?