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:
15 / 3
Injuries / Deaths:
10 / 0
Average Mileage:
67,669 miles
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The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that the steering wheel would constantly seize without warning when turning left. The contact had to use force when exiting a parking area and the vehicle could not be parallel parked due to the steering failure. The dealer advised the contact that the vehicle was not included in the NHTSA campaign number 09E005000 (steering). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 75,000 and the current mileage was 77,000.
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Impala. The contact that while traveling various speeds, the steering wheel was difficult to turn and emitted a loud noise. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number 09E005000 (steering). The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
I have been having an issue with my steering column in my Impala I know there was a recall on some Impala's but when I contacted a local dealer I was told mine wasn't in recall. Yet there's a popping noise in steering column and just recently I started having problems with my high beam lights they will switch to high beam whenever I use my blinker and I have to push in N hold in the blinker switch for a few mins before the high beam lights will go off ! I've bright lighted so many ppl over this problem and I feel very guilty if I caused someone to crash over bright lighting them even though it's out of my control really. Please help me find out if my car should be checked for this steering knuckle recall bc a mechanic told me that it sounds like that is what may be the issue, thank you.
1. the car would stop accelerating and completely turn off while driving. Steering wheel would lock and would coast to a stop. All the lights on instrument panel and everything would turn off. 2. 3 seat belt latches no longer work.
I was driving my company assigned car down a steep hill when the engine stalled without warning. This has happened 5 other times with this vehicle. This was the first time I was traveling fast though. It's like the engine just turns off. The lights are still on but I lose the power steering and brakes. It was terrifying and extremely dangerous. This problem happens completely randomly with no warning. It has happened to others in my company with their Impala. I looked online and found numerous other instances of Chevy Impala of various model years doing the same thing. It is currently in the repair shop and the mechanic can't duplicate the problem. I told them its random and occurs about every 4 months or so. I am afraid I will have to get back in this death trap due to my employer making me. Please help- I don't want to die because Chevrolet has a problem with their electrical systems in their cars.
- Santa Clarita, CA, USA
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After leaving work I started up my car, then put the gear into drive. I could not turn the steering wheel. I had to use alot of force just to turn it. Ever since then I've been having problems with my steering.
Observed a fluid leak near right front wheel. The leak is power steering fluid. Found the leak to be caused by a hole in the aluminum power steering return/cooling line. The line was leaking caused by the plastic wheel well liner rubbing a hole in the aluminum tube.
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph, an unusual noise emitted from the steering column. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and serviced under NHTSA campaign id number was 09E005000 (steering). Most recently, the failure recurred with a loss of power steering assist. The steering gear was replaced by the dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 29,580. Updated 12-05-13 the consumer stated in 2009, the high pressure steering hose was replaced.
I was getting off the expressway when I just all of a sudden feel a shaking coming from the steering wheel I noticed the service traction control was on so I pulled over that's when it shut down on me. I then got the wheel hubs and ball joints changed because I thought that was the problem but it was not so my mechanic reset the vehicle went off for a day then came back on.
Sometime in January of 2012, I received a noticed from General Motors about repairing and replacing the power steering hoses of my 2006 Chevy Impala. I took my Impala for repairs at a local Chevy dealer in April 2012. Prior to receiving the noticed about the repairs from General Motors, I kept hearing a buzzing sound. The buzzing sound stopped when I took the car in for steering hose repairs as suggested by General Motors. About two days ago, I started to hear the same buzzing sound. I called the dealer to inquire about the repairs. The dealer which made the repairs lied to me about making the repairs in November 2009. Chevy stated they would not make any repairs.
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated while turning the steering wheel it made a clanking sound. The contact also stated the vehicle was stuck in park and would not shift out park gear. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer for a diagnostic test who stated the intermediate shaft was defective and needed to be replaced. The contact did not have the intermediate shaft replaced. The failure mileage was 32,000.
My husband and me were on our way home from a funeral, when were about to turn into our subdivision the steering wheel barely turned and is now making a hideous noise. When I called one of our local dealership and advised them what happened, much to my surprise they told me it would cost me $100 dollars for a diagnostic test. When I gave her my VIN number she stated that it was not listed as one of the vehicles that had a recall. I don't know how they determine which cars are supposed to be considered a recall, but I do know it has the same issue as those recalled. I don't think I should have to pay for their failed product.
2006 Chevrolet Impala. Consumer writes in regards to transmission problems. The consumer stated the transmission was slipping. She explained to the dealer, there was a recurring problem with the transmission. Each time, the consumer went to the dealer, she was informed they could not recreate the problem, and therefore no problem existed. Besides the transmission problem, there was a horrible ratcheting machine-gun type noise coming from behind the dash, when she changed the vent position. The loud noise lasted for about a minute and was almost ear-piercing. Also, the engine mount broke, the water pump, steering and tie rods failed, the engine burned excessive amount of oil, and the engine low oil light illuminated. The windows made a screeching sound, the sunroof would drag, the plastic headlight covered were fogged and faded. The tire pressure monitoring light was constantly on. On April 24, 2013. The consumer took the vehicle to an independent transmission shop to have them assess the same transmission slipping problem, she had been experiencing for seven years. They dropped the transmission pan, and they found fine metal, pieces of aluminum and clutch material in the pan.
I did not have a accident had the recall fixed by gwantney chev., in jacksonville, Arkansas in June 2011 and December 2012 the vehicle is having the same problem power steering cooling line. Messed up.
My 2006 Chevy Impala has thump noise in the steering any time I turn and sounds like it gonna fall apart its a hazard to be on the road. And the heater clicks wont work resulting in the windshield being fogged when im driving that's a hazard also. I called Chevy customer service did they help no take your vehicle to the dealer pay $ $100 maybe you will get it fixed free! haha forget it im selling the car its easier that's my story im very dissatisfied in Chevy. And any of this happens at anytime of the speed 0-75 mph.
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Impala. While driving approximately 5 mph into a parking space the contact heard a grinding noise in the steering wheel. The failure also occurred while driving between 15 and 20 mph while turning the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated the steering rack and intermediate steering shaft had to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 81,000.
My 2006 Chevrolet Impala with 37000 miles on the odometer has had a cracking noise in the steering like you would get if there was a loose connection in the steering mechanism. It is noticed more at very slow speeds then at fast speed. It is also quite noticeable if you are just creeping along and tapping the brake pedal. This situation has been present for the last nine months. I have not had a dealer look at this problem. The car has not been in a accident during this time nor has there been an injury due to this problem. After reading other reports concerning the 2006 Impala steering. I strongly feel that recall should be in order.
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.
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- Brandywine , MD, USA