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really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 5 / 3
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 2 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 84,975 miles
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The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel and the vehicle began to shake violently. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for a diagnostic test. The mechanic cleaned the throttle body. The failure continued after the repair. The vehicle was taken back to an independent mechanic and the dealer approximately eight different times. The vehicle was repaired when the PCM was replaced and reprogrammed at the dealer. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
- Lakewood, NJ, USA
Intermittently usually from a stop car acts like its in neutral revs up and all of a sudden bangs into gear and takes off. Very dangerous when in traffic and it unexpectedly does it when your trying to inch forward. Almost causes a rear end collision because its intermittent. I am afraid I won't catch it in time. Sometimes it goes for days without doing it and you get comfortable with it then wammo. Took it to my shop and they tell me it could be a trans problem. Bought car brand new and its happened before but seems to be getting worse.
- Havertown, PA, USA
I purchased a 2006 Impala ss, just recently after reaching 60,000 miles my transmission started slipping in 4th gear and overdrive at highway speeds. A short 300 miles later the transmission failed completely while driving home from work on the interstate. I had the car towed to a local transmission shop where I was told it either needed to be rebuilt or replaced. I had it rebuilt for $2442 all out of my own pocket because my powertrain warranty had already expired. Now a mere 3 months later and now currently at 69,200 miles the new transmission is showing the same exact symptoms it had when it failed the first time. Again with no warranty and repair costs over 2000 dollars I will soon be forced to replace the transmission again. Not to mention rental car costs and the inconvenience of having this happen twice within a year and 10,000 miles apart. Other recent issues include a check engine light on for a cylinder 6 misfire due to an oil fouled spark plug and burning or using a full quart of oil every 1000 miles I'm sure major engine repairs are soon to come. It almost makes me sick to my stomach knowing I still have 4 more years to pay on this vehicle and all of these problems under 70,000 miles majority of which are highway driven. Needless to say this will be the last GM vehicle I ever own.
- Becker, MN, USA
At the time my Chevy had 105,000 miles on it the transmission went out, so I got it rebuilt it hasn't quite been a year a now the new transmission is stalling and not shifting correctly at times. Also when using my turn signal to turn just as the wheel straightens up and the turn signal turns off it triggers the high beams to come on, this only happens if it's cold out or raining.
- Apopka, FL, USA
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated to accelerate and decelerated while on the highway. The dealer replaced the fuel injector, throttle body and reprogrammed the computer, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired a second time. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 98,000 and the current mileage was 106,000. The VIN was unavailable.
- Sunland, CA, USA
My car was purchased brand new in 2006. It has given me trouble very early on. For almost a year now, my gas gauge has not worked and I was told I need a new transmission. Could the lemon law apply to this car? also, there have been many times that I feel like the brakes are not going to work, they slip. Please help!
- East Rockaway, NY, USA
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Impala. The contact was at a stop sign when the engine rpms increased excessively as the vehicle abnormally accelerated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the dealer confirmed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted but the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 51,000 and the current mileage was 51,497.
- Miami, FL, USA
On Tuesday morning on the freeway I noticed the rpms in my 2006 Impala ss jumping, I pushed on the gas pedal to accelerate and my transmission was slipping in overdrive. Is my transmission going out already? the car has 63000 miles on it.
- Becker, MN, USA
2006 Impala ss, transmission slipping, and not accelerating when initially depressing accelerator. Vehicle maintained appropriately at dealership. The filter and fluid changed at recommended intervals. I have monitored similiar complaints from other Impala owners. The transmission that Chevrolet developed for the Impala ls-lt-ss. Does not appear to be a quality part. And if Chevrolet does not do a better job or attempt to make this situation better, I to will move on to a foreign manufacturer. I have been a GM owner all of my life. I still own my 1988 Oldsmobile cutlas. This situation with all of these complaints "is just wrong"
- Waldorf, MD, USA
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that she attempted to accelerate from a stop while positioned on an incline, the vehicle momentarily hesitated before rapidly accelerating. The check engine light began to illuminate after the failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop and the contact was informed that there was a failure within the transmission. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and the contact was awaiting a response. The failure mileage was 109,000.
- Danville, VA, USA
Transmission failure clutches worn slipping, had to have whole tranny rebuilt, took it to Chevy dealer 8 months ago after it was slipping and banging into gear and whining noise (which was the bearing in the transmission being worn, Chevy dealer said nothing wrong sent me home.. 8months later and $2,600 later had to have it rebuilt by private transmission shop.
- Honolulu, HI, USA
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!!!!
- Friars Point, MS, USA
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that the vehicle would shift hard and would remain stuck in a certain gear. Also, the vehicle would violently jerk. The contact was awaiting a service appointment with the dealer and the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. No repairs were performed. The current mileage was 124,906 and the approximate failure mileage was 100,010.
- Mount Plesant, TX, USA
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.
- Bessemer, AL, USA
TL * the contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Impala. The contact was driving 30 mph when the vehicle began squeaking abnormally. The contact mentioned that the vehicle hesitated and she was unable to continue driving. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who diagnosed that the transmission was defective and needed to be rebuilt. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 142,000 and current mileage was 150,000.
- Carol Stream, IL, USA
My 2006 Chevrolet Impala has nothing but issues. Window scratch when going up and down, tire pressure monitor needs replaced, remote start has no distance, water pump leakage, transmission line leaking, rotors, tires and alignment wear out prematurely.
- Gilmore City, IA, USA
I have a Impala lt that suddenly started locking in park not allowing me to shift to other gears. Apparently there is some solenoid that runs from the shifter to the brake pedal which released the button on the stick shift. I have to take it in yet to confirm the problem.
- Bailieboro, 00, USA
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Impala. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on several occasions for failures with the heater blowing cool air, the gear shift changing incorrectly, and the tire monitor indicator constantly illuminating. On January 30, 2008, the contact drove approximately 25 miles. She then pulled into the driveway and noticed smoke underneath the hood, followed by flames. She quickly extinguished the fire and the vehicle was towed to the dealer. It was diagnosed that the power steering hose failed and caused the fluid to leak. The vehicle will be repaired. The current and failure mileages were 51,000.
- Verona, VA, USA
- Sioux Falls, SD, USA