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Hi I purchased a 2006 chevy impala with the 3.5 liter v-6 engine with about 20k miles on it for a good price. The car runs well and is not too bad, but has some annoying features.
There is a pulsing or tacking sound that comes from the engine only after the car warms up. Kind of like something to do with the fuel system as described by the dealers mechanics. You can only hear it from the drivers seat and only after the engine is warm. They said that it is fuel system related. They changed the exhaust purge solenoid, but that did not help. This low grade noise is present at all times after the engine warms up and is very aggravating during long drives in the car. The dealer said there is no info about a fix. Could the fuel system anti pulse noise valve be bad? the fuel pressure regulator be bad?
I have a 2006 LTZ 3.5 v6, have no problems with visors (wife spotted the deficiency.. no big deal) Don't understand the rear window "problem" (it is same size as when I test drove it).
My problem is the front end wobble and vibration. At 27,000 I am having an unacceptable wobble at any speed greater than 30 mph. It wobbles in gear or neutral, with or without breaking... gets worse on long trips... after 1 hour on the highway front and rear passengers notice vibration.
I have rotated the tires, balanced the wheels (last time at 26,000 miles... no help at all. Tread is normal, expect to get 60,000 on tire based on tread. (mechanic noted 70% left on brake pads and rotors... thought I was crazy for asking for inspection)
Anybody have an answer?
I have a 2006 Impala LT. It was purchased as a GM certified used car. Under warranty it has had both front wheel bearings, both outer tie rod ends, drivers side strut assy. was bad so they replaced as a pair and the rack & pinion assy made a popping noise while turning so they replaced and it corrected the problem. Just blew the power steering cooler hose. I really like how the car finally drives after I got everything fixed. It has always gotten excellent fuel mileage and very comfortable car for a family.
I own a 2006 Impala LT 3.9 V6. I want to love my car so much, but I just have had so many problems with it. I bought the car with 29,000 miles on the odometer and was very proud for the first two weeks until I pulled into my driveway from work one night and turned the ignition off and the key would not even turn! The car was in the driveway with all the lights on and everything was running and I could not do anything, but dis-connect the battery and go in the house. I took it to the dealer the next day and they kept the car for three days. they "fixed" the problem... well, this happened four more times after that!!! My next concern was a severe transmission shudder around 40 mph, and then severe vibration in the front end at highway speeds over 60 mph. I took the car to the dealer very ill and aggravated and they fixed me up with a rental car... well, they kept my car for two weeks! after I got the car back, they had torn the transmission apart and replaced everything, but the shell of the tranny. The car drove like a different car, as smooth as butter!!! I was so excited that they had it fixed. Tow months later, I am dealing with the same shudder that gradually came back after they fixed it, and now I have a very annoying popping and rattling sensation felt through the steering wheel over any bump or when turning... I am absolutely sick and tired of all this... I think this is one of the best looking cars on the road and I am a 19 year old guy in college! but I am thinking about trading it in for a brand new Impala LTZ, a 2008 model, to see if that might give me trouble-free driving. I am taking the car back to the dealership early on Monday morning and tell them that everything they fixed is happening again... I still somehow love my car!!!
For those that are having the '' popping/clunking'' feeling in their steering wheel when going over bumps or turning, this is an ISS (intermediate steering shaft) problem... You need to take it to the dealer and tell them that you have an ISS clunk, they will lubricate the ISS and that will fix the problem... Don't let them tell you that it needs to be replaced, GM cars need the ISS lubricated every 10,000 miles, but they never tell you that... This problem is very common, it's more of an annoyance rather than a safety issue.
I bought my 2006 Impala in 2007 (certified used with 25000 on it). I have now had the car for 7 months and it has 30,000 miles on it.
PROBLEMS:
-- the car went into neutral as we were driving. No lights came on, we just had to pull over and turn the car off. Took it to the dealer and they had to replace our transmission!
-- Two weeks later, there were funny noises coming from the engine. Another trip to the dealer = new power steering pump.
-- Three trips to the dealer on the squeaky window -- problem was a cracked part inside the door. They kept telling me it was food that my child was putting into the door causing the problem. Finally, the third time, they realized that it was a defect in the window. Works great - no squeaks now!
-- NOW... when turned the steering wheel, there is a loud click/pop.
SO TIRED OF THIS CAR! Took it to the dealer to trade (even though everything has been covered under warranty, it just isn't reliable). The dealer was going to give us $5000 negative equity! WILL NEVER OWN A GM CAR AGAIN!!
Positive note --- I loved my TrailBlazer I had prior to this car and my husband loves his Yukon. Forget GM cars and get an SUV or go to Toyota or Mazda!!
Coming up on a year with our 2006 Impala LT; it was a GM Certified vehicle with 28,000 miles on it - it is now at 42,500 and running like a champ. The only issue we have had was short range (about 50 ft) with the remote start; after researching the issue on-line, brought the tech bulletin into the Chevy dealer and they disconnected the windshield antenna and installed a new antenna in the left pillar - weird, but it worked! We can now start our Impala from 200 ft! Noticed the visor issue, but lifting the power seat takes care of that. We will probably get a certified 2008 Impala later this year - will probably have 60,000 on this baby before then...
Wow, I'm glad I found this site! I thought I was the only person with a troublesome Impala. I have an '06 SS, leased new in August, 2005. I have experienced the popping in the steering column (GM replaced at no charge), the blown P/S hose (just last month), the squeaky windows (still putting up with that), and a worn out tie rod. Not too long ago, I was parked and couldn't get out of "Park". The service shop had to tow me and tore out the console. They found a broken wire in the shifter and said the the design of it was awful. Now my problem is that the Sound doesn't work all the time--my CD player/radio works, but I can't hear it; my turn signals work, but they don't "click", the seat belt sign flashes, but there is no "ding". What bothers me the most is NO music!! I took it to a dealership repair shop and they looked at it as much as they could without tearing everything apart and really couldn't do anything for me. The sound will go away and come back whenever it pleases. I thought maybe it was because it was cold outside, or because it was hot outside--there doesn't seem to be any pattern to it, though. Has anyone else had this problem? This is a leased car, I have a 4 year lease which is up in 8/09, but I am sure thinking about getting rid of it sooner than that!
Own a 2006 Impala, Always own Honda's before this car
* Having this ticking noise in the driver side. Very annoying
* Bad blind spot on the rear passenger side
* Gas mileage is great 27 city over 30 highway
* Will turn in for a Honda Accord.
I own a 2006 Impala SS with 19,000 miles. Have had zero problems with it except it has just developed a loud knocking noise in the middle of the dashboard when the A/C is on. Does not happen all of the time. Have taken it back to the dealer and they tightened the dashboard mounts, drove it 3 miles and the "problem" was still there. It sounds like plastic rubbing against plastic, but it' really loud.
Any ideas??
I bought my 2006 Impala in July of 2006 and it has been in the shop 7 or 8 times. All simple fixes, usually the subject of recalls. Everyone should check the impala website for recalls frequently as I have never seen more recalls issued for a car. This clicking in the dash is one of the recalls and the dealer should be able to fix this in 10 minutes. It just involves taping down some clips under the dash. I had this fixed right away and haven't had any problems since. Other recalls of note: Power steering and E85/Regular Gas computer fix.
2006 3.9L Impala 25k miles. Is anyone familiar with problems relating to the heat not blowing hot/warm when the car is in Park or when your foot is on the brake? I have read one other comment on another board (and I have the same problem) that when the remote start is used even after 5 minutes, the air blowing is artic cold, even though the engine is warm - and the nob is turned to the highest heat setting. Same thing happens when the engine is running (even after 20 minutes or more) at a stop light, when the brake is being applied or the car is in Park you feel cold air - not even warm.
And yes, I have a mildly annoying tick at idle. Otherwise, I have been pleased with the car's overall performance and value provided.
I was towed for the second time in a month due to power steering problem; each time I narrowly avoided a serious accident due to the fact that both times I was in a curve, once getting on a highway and once getting on a bridge. I was actually towed 3 times, because the first dealer I went to said he couldn't look at it till the next day and I was 50 miles from home. He offered no other assistance and even asked that my car be removed from the lot and put in the street, when I said I wouldn't leave it. The first time it was repaired I was told the return hose was replaced; the second dealer said all that was replaced was a clamp. When I called the first dealer to ask what his records showed, he said the hose was replaced, but on my telling him a second chevy dealer said that only the clamp was replaced, he then said that the other dealer was correct. My copy of the repair order shows that they reported the hose replaced. This car has been in the shop 6 times in 2 years. It's a 2006 Impala LTZ and I am now afraid to drive it.
Good luck trying to sell your 2006 Impala; Consumer Reports annual car issue is out, and this car is listed as a used car to avoid.
I have a 2006 Impala V6 that has been in for service 11 times with the same problems every time. They cannot find the problem as it doesn't throw any codes.
It will shut off when I put in park, or even in reverse. It will start again and then is fine; just never know when this will happen.
At times when I turn the key on, it acts like the key is stuck and just keeps trying to start. If I turn the key off and then try again, it will start.
My heater runs cold air whenever it feel likes it, mostly on a very cold day.
My center will read that my tires are low, but when checked they are fine.
It has had an awful grinding sound in the right wheels. When it does this, the engine runs down and then comes back.
When I bring it to the shop, it throws no codes. They have told me not to bring it back until it just stops and doesn't start again. Well now that's makes it a little difficult if I'm on the highway somewhere. I don't feel that I can take it on a road trip at all.
The gas mileage is awful.