10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
119,415 miles

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problem #14

May 122020

Impala 6-cyl

  • 162,000 miles
The receiving seat belt connector coupling device at the base of the drivers seat will not secure the seat belt male end. The red button the normally flush with the top of the receiver. You would normally depress the red button down to release the seat belt once locked into the coupling device. Numerous attempts with engaging the belt into the connector is unsuccessful. Tried lubricating the mechanism. No help. It's a self contained device and can not be disassembled for repair.

- Lititz, PA, USA

problem #13

Sep 292019

Impala

  • 120,000 miles
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 immediately ran back in the house yelling 'mom your car is on fire so I ran down the stair and went outside and thats all you see is smoke my car was on fire I immediately called 911 they got the fire put out and the fireman and the police officer said my fire started from my steering wheel because after the fact the fire was put out the fireman said he noticed that the steering wheel was throwing sparks still so they said that's what caused my car to caught on fire I don't know what I'm gonna do I have 4 kids and that was our transportation that's how my kids got to school and that's how I got to work I'm lost I don't know what to do I need transportation I'm a single parent with 4 kids it will not let me mark everything but every in the car is burnt my cd player 13' subwoofer speakers that was in the trunk my amp

- Brunswick, MO, USA

problem #12

Apr 032017

Impala

  • 55,660 miles
Rear seat seat belt wont latch- passengers are at risk.

- Redlands, CA, USA

problem #11

Oct 022015

Impala

  • 136,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Impala. While driving 65 mph attempting to avoid a deer, the contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a guardrail. The seat belts failed to latch and the engine failed to disengage after the crash. The air bags did not deploy. Prior to the failure, no warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle had to be towed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 136,000.

- Reedsville, OH, USA

problem #10

Sep 092015

Impala

  • 191,000 miles
The drivers side seatbelt fails to latch. On the morning of 9/9/2015 I was unable to get the seatbelt to latch no matter what I tried. The red button moves up and down freely just like the other seatbelt latches in the vehicle. Is there a recall on this year Impala?

- Mead, WA, USA

problem #9

Sep 052015

Impala

  • 129,651 miles
The driver seat belt will not latch. The passenger airbag says off.

- Norfolk, VA, USA

problem #8

Sep 172014

Impala

  • 189,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while attempting to strap a child safety seat on the rear passenger's side of the vehicle, the seat belt failed latch. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 189,000.

- Gleason, WI, USA

problem #7

Nov 132012

Impala

  • 120,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Impala. While driving approximately 35 mph, the front end of the contact's vehicle crashed into the side of a second vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy and the seat belts malfunctioned, which caused the driver's head to impact the front windshield. The contact suffered a concussion and a headache that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 120,000.

- Shawnee, OK, USA

problem #6

Jan 012014

Impala

  • 240,000 miles
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.

- Fort Worth, TX, USA

problem #5

Feb 152013

Impala 6-cyl

  • 130,000 miles
During normal use the driver's seat belt buckle will not enter into the latch so the seat belt cannot be fastened. This is not yet repaired. The dealer states this is not a no charge repair of this critical safety item (dealer estimated $180 to $200 to replace). Is this in accordance with NHTSA rules and requirements for seat belts?

- Grand Rapids, MI, USA

problem #4

Jun 022011

Impala

  • 100,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that the gear shifter was stuck in park and would not allow the driver to move the vehicle at all. In addition, the driver side seat belt latch was fractured. The dealer and manufacturer were contacted but the failure was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 100,000.

- Omaha, NE, USA

problem #3

Nov 182010

Impala

  • 62,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Impala lt. The contact stated that the front passenger seat belt malfunctioned and would not buckle any more. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 62,000.

- Richland, MS, USA

problem #2

Dec 212008

Impala

  • 36,500 miles
I purchased the 2006 Impala in 11/2006 when stopping the steering and front end shakes and vibrates. 1st the keyless remotes stop working which included my automatic start not working that happened 12/7. I am a trooper so I waited took my car to the Chevy dealer 4/08 and they said there was a recall on the system so they fixed that and my tire monitoring system(which went out again on 12/1/08). My seatbelts wont lock in you have to force it hard several times and then still comes out on both the passenger and drivers side. My rear left door stop wrkg 6/08 1st the door would not close now it does not open at all. On 12/21/08 the power steering went out while driving at 55mph on the expressway. Also the heat stop working and the rear defrost 12/16/08 and it is freezing in Chicago. Took car to dealership and of course the warranty was expired so I was stuck paying the $300 bill for the power steering. My husband refused to pay the $400 for them to replace the thermostat and thermostat gasket. Well two days later car is back in the shop because now 1/3/09 the water pump is leaking waiting on a callback now from the authorized mechanic with the final report on what all is wrong with this car that just came from the other authorized shop on 12/21. Mind U the car was only driven like 4 miles B4 the other problems started happening. I have had it with this car. I will send in more information when I get the final verdict on the death trap from the authorized mechanic when he calls me back today 1/3/08.

- Markham, IL, USA

problem #1

Sep 182008

Impala

  • miles
Drivers side front and rear center seat belts are fraying and tearing under normal use and being told that is not covered under warranty by Chevrolet dealer.

- Reisterstown, MD, USA