2006 Chevrolet Impala Steering Problems
Owners have filed 135 complaints with NHTSA about steering problems on the 2006 Chevrolet Impala, 26% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 58,152 miles. The words owners use most often: “rack pinion” (7% of reports).
- 135steering complaints
- 58,152median miles at failure
- 16mention a crash
- 6mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $680typical repair cost reported by owners
- 23%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.
- Rack pinion: mentioned in 9 of 135 complaints (7%)
- 09E005000 steering: mentioned in 8 of 135 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical steering repair on the 2006 Chevrolet Impala at $680, and half of them between $620 and $850.
Based on 5 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2008–2009), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do steering problems happen?
Based on 112 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 135 complaints, 16 mention a crash, 5 a fire, 6 an injury.
Chevrolet Impala steering complaints by model year
| Model year | Steering complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Impala | 3 | 20% | 54,000 |
| 2019 Impala | 3 | 11% | 36,338 |
| 2018 Impala | 7 | 12% | 50,237 |
| 2017 Impala | 11 | 9% | 34,445 |
| 2016 Impala | 16 | 14% | 75,000 |
| 2015 Impala | 44 | 15% | 60,700 |
| 2014 Impala | 140 | 22% | 69,000 |
| 2013 Impala | 34 | 13% | 54,000 |
| 2012 Impala | 49 | 19% | 57,500 |
| 2011 Impala | 35 | 7% | 60,450 |
| 2010 Impala | 42 | 10% | 66,500 |
| 2009 Impala | 57 | 7% | 55,200 |
| 2008 Impala | 94 | 12% | 64,469 |
| 2007 Impala | 101 | 16% | 53,000 |
| 2006 Impala | 135 | 26% | 58,152 |
| 2005 Impala | 60 | 10% | 77,500 |
| 2004 Impala | 63 | 6% | 59,000 |
| 2003 Impala | 30 | 4% | 52,000 |
| 2002 Impala | 57 | 7% | 45,210 |
| 2001 Impala | 76 | 10% | 40,242 |
| 2000 Impala | 124 | 15% | 59,773 |
| 1999 Impala | 1 | 25% | — |
| 1998 Impala | 2 | 100% | 120,000 |
| 1996 Impala | 12 | 14% | 40,000 |
| 1995 Impala | 2 | 5% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists steering 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.
I was driving and powersteering fluid drained and I lost control of the steering, and guide the car against the side walk. Had a mechanic change the powers steering fluid line. But now it's shooting up instead leaking down, it clogged all my spark plugs ,plus cause my cam shaft and crank…
I got home from work at 7:15am this morning 9-29-2019 i was laying in bed watching a movie trying to go to sleep and when i finally doze off my son asked if he could go get a charger out of the car so he went out to the car and when he opened the door he said smoke hit him in his face he…
Car loses power steering when turning.
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2006 Chevrolet Impalas have steering problems?
No. NHTSA has 135 owner complaints about steering for the 2006 Chevrolet Impala (26% 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 steering?
No recall currently lists steering for this vehicle.
At what mileage do steering problems start?
The median reported mileage is 58,152 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix steering problems on the 2006 Chevrolet Impala?
Owners report a typical cost of $680 (half paid between $620 and $850), from 5 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about steering problems on the 2006 Chevrolet Impala?
The most frequent phrase is “rack pinion”, in 9 of 135 complaints, followed by “09e005000 steering” (8).
Other 2006 Chevrolet Impala problems
- Electrical System problems (124)
- Power Train problems (108)
- Engine problems (59)
See all 2006 Chevrolet Impala problems or steering problems across all Impala years.