2006 Chevrolet Impala sedan from North America - Comments

I have a 2006 Impala, purchased used with 12K miles, and purchased the extended warranty. I've been experiencing the same problems that are posted on this site.

1. Transmission shifting very hard, but only occasionally; no real pattern or situation.

2. High pitched screeching of the driver's side window when it's rolling down.

3. Service Tire Monitor System alert comes on all the time, particularly when I'm driving on the highway. This occurs even if I've just had the tires checked and know that all tires are inflated at the correct pressure.

4. My remote starter's reach has been slowly decreasing. I plan to replace the battery inside the hand held remote and hope that improves performance.

5. The steering column groans and pops every time I drive it.

Ironically, this is one of the most comfortable cars I've ever owned, even compared to my Cadillac Catera. But, I'm beginning to be afraid to drive it, especially when I have my grand daughter buckled into the back seat. I drive the Interstate weekly, and am afraid we'll end up stranded on some dark stretch of highway.

Does anyone have a website address which lists 2006 Impala recalls?

"Does anyone have a website address which lists 2006 Impala recalls?"

An easy way to find stuff like that is go to Google.com, search on "Impala TSB" and you get a list of websites. The first one I picked out was www.carcomplaints.com and I saw it had two recalls listed. Sorry you're having problems with your Impala. They are my favorite rental when I travel.

I leased a 2006 Impala LS in December 2005. This car has been the most trouble free of any I've owned in over 60 years of driving. The only "problem" I had was a faulty vent solenoid which was causing the SES light to come on. Aside from that problem, the car's performance has been faultless. (I do hear a slight ticking sound when the engine is idling but I've decided to ignore that).

I will buy the car after the lease has expired.

Wow, I can't believe I have many of the problems listed on this site. I have a 2006 Impala that I have on lease and Thank God it's a lease. I have many of the same problems listed. I have had electric problems that took over a week to fix because they couldn't figure out what was wrong with it, dead batteries, popping sound coming from the dashboard, the squeaky driver side window. Had to replace all 4 tires at 25,000 miles. Now I noticed that there is something wrong with my windshield washer fluid leaking. Oh also my onstar doesn't work after the electrical problem. And I will definitely be turning in this lease when its up.

Well all the problems that are listed here I've had, but not only that; my 06 Impala LS had an electrical issue on the fuse box while driving on the freeway, and yes my car caught on fire. The entire front end of the car was gone, but my retarded insurance decided to fix it. It took approx. 4 months to get it back.

Now I am having the problem that when I don't have a passenger, it shows that the front airbag is on. I am sick and tired of all these problems. I am just waiting to get my house, and afterwards I am calling the bank to come pick it up. If not I am changing it for a Honda or something else. It was a waste of time and all the money I put in it just to customize the car.

I also have a 2006 Impala LTZ.

I think this is the worst car I have ever owned.

I am currently looking to trade it in on a Mazda 6.

The car is worth about $3000.00 less than what I owe on it.

I don't to be stuck with a payment plus fixing it on top of the payment. The noisy steering is due to a sheath that covers the steering column assembly. Replacing this sheath fixes the noise.

Bought 2006 Impala back in March of 06 and it has been one of the more reliable company cars I have driven over 13 years (Taurus, Intrepid, 2 Crown Victoria's, Continental, Lincoln LS) I travel roughly 30-40k per year, I have 97k on the car right now and have had minimal problems however...

1. 3rd set of tires (high mileage I understand)

2. Driver window screach = brutal

3. Wheel bearings needed replacement 6 days after warranty expired ($1,400)

4. Electronic system

a. Radio turns off for no reason occasionally, problem gone when the car restarts

b. When in traffic (heavy) the speedometer bounces and the display reads "speed adjusted to 107 mph" and car begins to stall. I put it in park and revved the engine to keep it from stalling, happened 3 times while in traffic. Once moving the problem went away??

2006 Chevy Impala.

1. Squeaky window

2. Problem getting car out of park.

3. License plate bulb burns out.

4. Remote start going bad.

5. Tranny leaking.

6. Radio changes station by itself.

7. Heater blows cold air.

8. Tapping noise in engine.

Never buy a G.M. product again. Hello Honda!!!

I have a 2006 Impala LS with 80,000 miles. It's been good to me except yesterday it was raining and it started driving rough. What advice can anyone give me? I love my car.

The list of 2006 Impala repairs.

Wheel HUB: $200

Rear quarter panel rusting already: $600 - I under coat every year!

Muffler: $200

Brakes: 3 times all 4 rotors / rear pads - 2 sets warrantied.

Wheel alignment 2 times - ruined 2 sets of tires, no warranty.

O2 sensor - warranty.

Remote start - warranty.

Only have 85,000 Kms on car.. Will eat this one, never buy a Chev again... They are terrible.. Very dissatisfied and will never advise anyone to buy their product.

I bought a 2006 in Nov. of 06 with 13,000 miles on it. It is a LS with a 3.5, lots of power, overall nice car.

Had the power steering hose blow off with 17000. The dealer just put the worm type clamps on the hose and a new pump under warranty.

The squeaky window was cured with replacing the outer rubber strip on top of the door.

Dealer replaced the right side outer tie rod and CV joint at 32000 miles.

The remote start sucks.

The tranny slips and shifts hard from reverse to drive, even though it has been "retrained" several times by the dealer.

The front brakes overheat and shimmy when going down a long hill. I cured that problem with drilled and slotted front rotors.

My dad just bought a new Ford Fusion Hybrid, it's really a great running awesome handling and comfortable car. Goodbye GM, hello Ford.

I recently purchased a 2006 Impala LTZ in GA and I am so disappointed. I am having the transmission issues that were previously mentioned. I too have experienced the jump in the transmission, the cold air coming from the heat while sitting idle, noise like a knock up front by the tire when pressing gas, and the steering wheel tightening.

My problem is, I just purchased the vehicle 3 months ago used from a dealership that prides themselves on conducting these 15 step inspections on their vehicles. I am a Toyota Camry owner for over 10 years, but like I said 10 years. The car has had no major problems. I am very upset. I had a Chevy Z24 and I loved it. I had that car for years and put in some repairs, but nothing like this. I am disappointed in the dealership and the car.

Feeling Ripped Off.

I have a 2006 Impala SS. It looks like I have some of the same issues you all have, squeaking drivers window, heater blower blowing just on defrost, steering column noises, but the biggest problem we have is the transmission acts like it is low on fluid. it kinda jumps briefly out of gear, then, slips back in. It doesn't do this all the time, but it is disturbing when it does do it. Dealer says they don't have issues with these transmissions. What do you think?? Oh yeah, I have changed the fluid, at about 30,000 miles. Car has about 55000 miles now. I can live with the small stuff, but I certainly don't want to replace the transmission. Any ideas???

Steve.

2007 Impala LTZ. Current mileage 40,562.

1- Entire remote engine start system replaced

2- Driver door handle pulled off in wife's hand

3- Sunroof track broken

4- Warped front rotors

5- Rear bumper wasn't bolted on. (8 nuts missing)

6- Check engine light

7- Tire pressure sensors all over the map (false readings)

8- Intermediate steering shaft replaced

9- Headlights stay in night time mode all the time

10- Power steering pump moan

11- Have to add 3/4 gallon antifreeze every 15,000 miles???

12- Miss and vibration at idle

13- Heater blows cold air at random

14- Lights flicker when in 3 cyl. mode

I'm extremely disappointed in the product and warranty service on this vehicle.