2006 Chevrolet Impala (gmx 211) Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Impala (gmx 211) years
- Not enough data
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Chevrolet Impala (gmx 211). The most reported problem area is electrical system (6 complaints, 30%), typically at around 3,774 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 3 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 20owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Chevrolet Impala (gmx 211) problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 6 | 30% | 3,774 | — | — |
| Structure | 4 | 20% | 478 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 15% | 56,573 | — | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 15% | 500 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 10% | 9,208 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 10% | 200,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 10% | 11,073 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 5% | 200,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 5% | 280 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 5% | 200,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 5% | 6,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Chevrolet Impala (gmx 211) recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Seats
Problem: Certain vehicles equipped with a manual passenger seat adjuster fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages." the left floor mounting bracket may be mislocated.
Risk: In a severe vehicle crash, the seat adjuster may separate from the mounting bracket, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the seat adjuster and replace it if necessary free of charge. The recall on july 2, 2006. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Power steering fluid leaks - fires (PE09025) — opened May 13, 2009, closed Oct 2, 2009.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I was driving at night coming to a sudden fall out of nowhere it was thick put my brakes on the slowdown next thing you know i'm coming up on the tree i looked at the speedometer 45 miles an hour best to try to hit it head-on but it's going up into a hill so. To the right side of the bumper…
Dash has come up from windshield
Transmission slams into gear from a start. Transmission will slip while stopped then jerk into gear and accelerate roughly. Dealer will not cover as it is intermittent. *tr
I purchased a 2006 impala gt in january. Around august 3, 2006, my fob key stopped working. I called the dealer and set an appointment for sat. Aug 5. They fixed my key and as i was leaving an employee informed me that she had to get her key fixed approx. 6 times. Monday, august 7, 2006 as i was…
A week after picking up the vehicle, the driver's window was making screeching sound when lowered. I took it back on july 3, 2006. The inside door panel was removed and the actuator was lubricated. Less than a week later the screeching noise came back. I then took it back to the dealer and was told…
Other Chevrolet Impala (gmx 211) years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 20 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Chevrolet Impala (gmx 211)?
Owners most often report electrical system, structure, power train problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Chevrolet Impala (gmx 211)?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2006 Chevrolet Impala (gmx 211) a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Impala (gmx 211) model years, the 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.