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2006 Chevrolet Impala (gmx 211)

Based on reports from 27 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Complaints
27
Crashes
3
Fires
0
Recalls
1
TSBs
151
✅

Preliminary Verdict

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Based on 27 complaints, 3 crashes, 0 fires, and 1 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the ElectricalHIGH

6 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 7K miles.

!Inspect the StructureMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

17
0–30K
30–60K
60–90K
1
90–120K
120–150K
3
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (17 reports) • Median: 7K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Electrical (6 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Where the complaints fall

Electrical6 (22%)
Structure2 (7%)
Other2 (7%)
Seat Belts2 (7%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine1 (4%)
Latches/locks/linkages:trunk Lid:lock1 (4%)
Power Train:automatic Transmission1 (4%)
Structure:body:door1 (4%)

2006 Chevrolet Impala (gmx 211): Known Issues & Problem Areas

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 22% of all reports filed for the 2006 Chevrolet Impala (gmx 211), with 6 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 6,500 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 7K-mile mark.

Structure Issues

Structure complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2006 Chevrolet Impala (gmx 211), with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to structure-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Seat Belts Issues

Seat Belts complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2006 Chevrolet Impala (gmx 211), with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to seat belts-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine complaints account for 4% of all reports filed for the 2006 Chevrolet Impala (gmx 211), with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine and engine cooling:engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

5
05
17
06
1
12
1
18
3
20

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2006 Chevrolet Impala (gmx 211). Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (1 recall)

06V215000Jul 2006

SEATS

CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A MANUAL PASSENGER SEAT ADJUSTER FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES." THE LEFT FLOOR MOUNTING BRACKET MAY BE MISLOCATED.

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 27 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Other Chevrolet Impala (gmx 211) Model Years

2009200820072006
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2006 Chevrolet Impala (gmx 211): Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2006 Chevrolet Impala (gmx 211)?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2006 Chevrolet Impala (gmx 211) is related to the electrical, with 6 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2006 Chevrolet Impala (gmx 211) reliable?
The 2006 Chevrolet Impala (gmx 211) has 27 complaints, 3 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2006 Chevrolet Impala (gmx 211) problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2006 Chevrolet Impala (gmx 211) have any recalls?
Yes, the 2006 Chevrolet Impala (gmx 211) has 1 recall on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Chevrolet Impala (gmx 211) problems start?
Based on 21 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 6,500 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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