CarComplaints.com Notes: Top complaints for the 2006 Chevy Impala include how the transmission slips, clunks and fails. Or how the power steering knocks and squeals. In other words, this car is a noisy bucket of eventual failure points.
10.0
really awful
Crashes / Fires:
16 / 3
Injuries / Deaths:
10 / 0
Average Mileage:
67,060 miles
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I have been hearing a clunking noise with my 2006 Impala around 21,000 miles. When I brought it to the Chevy dealer where I purchased the vehicle, they told me it was the rack and pinion system that needed to be changed. At this time the vehicle was four years old and no longer under warranty. I done some further research and spoke to a few other Impala owners and they had the same issue, and had the intermediate steering shaft replaced. I brought it to another Chevy dealer and self diagnosed the problem and they agreed with me. I had it changed with 28,000 miles on it. I contacted Chevy and asked how this part can fail with so few miles. They blame it on wear and tear and didn't want to give me any assistance with the repair. This has been an ongoing problem with many Impala and lumina lines for years, and should be covered under a recall.
I got my car March 2006 ran smooth for two years then problems started. First my driver side window fell. Next when I turn on my heat or a.C loud tapping sounds occur for about 5mins. Third when I turn my steering wheel to the left it make a popping sound. And the worst of all my transmission is slipping. Everyone I know with Chevy Impala are having some of the same problems. Something need to be done!!!!
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated while making a left turn the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The vehicle also hesitated then surged forward, after the accelerator pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the manufacturer was contacted regarding the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 113,000 and the current mileage was 115,000.
Currently I have 29103 miles on it.I had took it in shop 2 times complaining about problem w/steering, and was told this was normal.I knew different.now the warranty ran out the passenger side tie rod end was completely worn out, and the drivers side is bad also.I've contacted cheverolet and they said to take it to dealer and pay of course for them to tell me a third time probably that this is normal.I am scared of this car, but have no choice except to drive it.I beleive this car slip thru factury inspections. As also rotors was turn at about 4000 miles and again at 26000 miles.
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that when she attempted to turn the steering wheel either to the left or right she heard an unusual popping and clicking noise, then it would violently jerk. The dealer advised that contact that it could be the steering shaft and she was awaiting a service appointment. The manufacturer was not aware of the failure. No repairs were performed. The current mileage was approximately 87,000. The approximate failure mileage was 77,000.
- Greensburg, KY, USA
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Driving down the highway and the power steering fuel line broke. Power steering is currently inoperable. Currently researching a solution to the issue.
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Impala. The contact state that the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign id number: 09E005000 (steering) and that the air bag warning light illuminated the day after the repairs. In addition, the contact stated that she continued to have issues with the steering. The contact spoke with the dealer and was told she would have to pay for a diagnostic to determine the exact failure. The contact believed that the manufacturer should be responsible for the repair costs and also stated that the steering continued to become tight and resistant when attempting a turn. The failure mileage was 74,000 and the current mileage was 80,000. Updated 06/01/11 the consumer stated the rack and pinion and power steering hose needed to replaced. The consumer stated GM offered to pay for the parts to replace the air bag, but not the labor. Updated evoq 07/12/11 updated 1/17/2012
Power steering cooling line has ruptured 4 times. Repaired by recall and failed again 1 year later. GM refuses to repair or admit problem with system. 4" rubber hose continues to rupture.
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Impala. The contact was driving 15 mph and attempting a right turn when the vehicle exhibited an abnormally loud noise from the front end. The vehicle was taken to a vehicle repair center where the failure was diagnosed as the intermediate shaft for the steering column. The intermediate steering shaft was replaced. The dealer was called and informed the contact that there were no recalls on the steering column. The manufacturer was called who confirmed there were no recalls and provided no further assistance. The failure mileage was 39,990.
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Impala. 2006 Chevrolet Impala ltz comments: Safety concerns; I am having many problems with my 2006 Chevrolet Impala ltz. 55,000 miles and it is falling apart, many major repairs need to be done. GM district specialist is working with me to try to get this car up to par, but so far he is not able to get the car back on the road for me.. never been in a accident and always maintained, car is in beautiful condition outside but I think I got a lemon. Still owe $5000 of the 25,000 price. Recurring steering problems and motor mounts and axel and steering column, and head gasket. Can you help me get to the bottom of this, I have now been without a car for 2 months while 3 different dealerships have diagnosed a variety of major problems. I am a senior citizen, just retired, need my car for doctor app'ts as well as in general, I am very upset, warranty ran out at 3 years, my original dealership went under when Chevrolet had problems. I've been treated very poorly by GM's dealerships who don't want to handle an out of business dealerships problems. I have complete notes on dates, names (however it's GM's policy not to give last names), I believe these are all manufacturer defects and don't trust the car anymore. I've put major money into repairs to date and now GM wants to only cover 50% of this latest head gasket problem, that doesn't include the other problems. I think they should admit manufacturer defects and buy back my car, pay off the remainder of the loan and then I can buy a car that will keep me and my family safe. Failure mileage was 55,000. (the contact wanted to use the emailed complaint).
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Impala lt. The contact stated that while driving at various low speeds, the steering shaft became difficult to turn along with the grinding noises while turning. The vehicle was repaired twice prior to this failure. The vehicle was inspected and repaired for the intermediate steering shaft. The failure mileage was approximately 58,304.
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Impala. The contact noticed a clunking sound when she turned the steering wheel to the right. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the intermediate steering shaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact called the manufacturer and was told that someone would call her back with a response. The current and failure mileage was approximately 15,900.
2006 Chevy Impala seems to have hot heat near the passenger front by were your feet rest, and I have already fixed the transmission twice and for some reason it is again making this real loud noise when I take it off of park it is really hard to move it in to park mode and when it does it jerks really hard.
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Impala. While applying the brakes approximately 15 mph, there was excessive resistance within the steering wheel. An authorized dealer informed the contact that the failure was a normal occurrence for his year, make and model vehicle. The contact stated that the failure had become progressively worse within a year. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure continued to occur whenever the brakes were applied or when the vehicle came to a complete stop. The failure mileage was 40,000 and the current mileage was 60,000.
Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) im having this problem with my 2006 Chevrolet Impala!! it has just 30,000 miles on it and it started at 28,000 miles. At start up it wines bad and you can feel it tug and stick in the steering as you drive at slow speeds. It does get harder at times at cold temps but as it warms it frees up. At times it does not want to turn im a big guy but my wife does not want to drive it. We have a 2010 Chevrolet HHR she drives must of the time. I hope it does not have the same pump... ref:(General Motors co. Is recalling 1.3 million cars to fix power steering motors that can fail. The recall affects 2005 to 2010 Chevrolet cobalts, 2007 to 2010 Pontiac G5S, 2005 and 2006 Pontiac pursuits sold in Canada and 2005 and 2006 Pontiac G4S sold in Mexico. The automaker said Monday the vehicles are still safe to drive and never lose their steering, but it may be harder to steer them when traveling under 15 mph.) its sound and feels like its more cars then what is being recalled at this time. [xxx] GM spokesman alan adler need to check into all late model cars with this pump...
I was having problems with my car and had to have it towed to the dealership. The power steering fluid had leaked out of the hose and the clamp needed to be replaced. At that time I paid for those repairs of replacing those parts. Months later a recall was sent to me for replacement of the same parts that I had already paid for and had repaired. I would like my money refunded.
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- Staten Island, NY, USA