2006 Chevrolet Impala Engine Problems
Owners have filed 59 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the 2006 Chevrolet Impala, 11% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 112,500 miles. The words owners use most often: “engine power” (39% of reports).
- 59engine complaints
- 112,500median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 47%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Engine power: mentioned in 23 of 59 complaints (39%)
- Service traction: mentioned in 8 of 59 complaints (14%)
- Throttle body: mentioned in 5 of 59 complaints (8%)
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 48 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 59 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 2 an injury.
Chevrolet Impala engine complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Impala | 1 | 7% | — |
| 2019 Impala | 2 | 7% | 2,800 |
| 2018 Impala | 7 | 12% | 29,410 |
| 2017 Impala | 21 | 18% | 46,000 |
| 2016 Impala | 21 | 19% | 70,000 |
| 2015 Impala | 19 | 6% | 71,000 |
| 2014 Impala | 56 | 9% | 60,000 |
| 2013 Impala | 30 | 11% | 48,000 |
| 2012 Impala | 40 | 16% | 40,000 |
| 2011 Impala | 125 | 25% | 77,000 |
| 2010 Impala | 88 | 20% | 77,500 |
| 2009 Impala | 179 | 22% | 89,000 |
| 2008 Impala | 134 | 17% | 98,660 |
| 2007 Impala | 77 | 12% | 100,000 |
| 2006 Impala | 59 | 11% | 112,500 |
| 2005 Impala | 30 | 5% | 128,550 |
| 2004 Impala | 71 | 7% | 120,784 |
| 2003 Impala | 88 | 13% | 120,000 |
| 2002 Impala | 75 | 9% | 134,000 |
| 2001 Impala | 68 | 9% | 138,000 |
| 2000 Impala | 71 | 9% | 146,852 |
| 1999 Impala | 1 | 25% | 200,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists engine for the 2006 Chevrolet Impala. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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…
According to my obd scanner the components that are failed is the throttle body position sensor circuit A & the throttle body position sensor circuit B. Before this happened the check engine light was on for about a week, when I scanned the vehicle with the obd-II the code for a large leak in the…
As many other 5.3 liter gm vehicles during this period, my car has been burning oil, fouling spark plugs, and throwing check engine lights for many years due to this all-too common issue. It is a safety hazard, and all gm vehicles with this motor issue should be recalled and fixed. It poses a…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2006 Chevrolet Impalas have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 59 owner complaints about engine for the 2006 Chevrolet Impala (11% of the 524 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Chevrolet Impala engine?
No recall currently lists engine for this vehicle.
At what mileage do engine problems start?
The median reported mileage is 112,500 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about engine problems on the 2006 Chevrolet Impala?
The most frequent phrase is “engine power”, in 23 of 59 complaints, followed by “service traction” (8).
Other 2006 Chevrolet Impala problems
- Steering problems (135)
- Electrical System problems (124)
- Power Train problems (108)
See all 2006 Chevrolet Impala problems or engine problems across all Impala years.