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2006 Chevrolet Impala

Based on reports from 802 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
802
Crashes
91
Fires
36
Recalls
2
TSBs
804
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 802 complaints, 91 crashes, 36 fires, and 2 recalls. Complaint rate is 2.4x the class average.

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Top reported problems

1

transmission slipping

35 complaints • Severity 7.1/10

$X,XXX
2

transmission failure

29 complaints • Severity 9.2/10

$X,XXX
3

transmission clunks

5 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
4

blown head gasket

4 complaints • Severity 7/10

$X,XXX
5

knocking in steering column while driving

3 complaints • Severity 6.7/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the ElectricalHIGH

115 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 77K miles.

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

102
0–30K
129
30–60K
132
60–90K
84
90–120K
91
120–150K
79
150K+

Peak failure range: 60–90K miles (132 reports) • Median: 77K 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 (115 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Electrical115 (14%)
Steering111 (14%)
Drivetrain80 (10%)
Engine74 (9%)
Speed Control40 (5%)
Airbags35 (4%)
Brakes29 (4%)
Other27 (3%)

2006 Chevrolet Impala: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 2006 Chevrolet Impala, with 115 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 77,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 77K-mile mark.

Steering Issues

Steering complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 2006 Chevrolet Impala, with 111 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2006 Chevrolet Impala, with 80 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2006 Chevrolet Impala, with 74 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to 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

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06
40
07
56
08
66
09
56
10
69
11
59
12
51
13
176
14
74
15
41
16
30
17
22
18
13
19
13
20
4
21
3
22
2
23
4
24
6
25

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

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Recall History (2 recalls)

09E005000Feb 2009

STEERING

DORMAN IS RECALLING 979 STEERING KNUCKLES, DORMAN P/NOS. 697-902 AND 697-903, SOLD UNDER DORMAN'S "OE SOLUTIONS<SUP>TM</SUP>" BRAND NAME, AND NAPA P/NOS. 7-8502 AND 7-8503 WHICH WERE SOLD FOR REPLACEMENT USE ON THE VARIOUS VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. A POTENTIAL MATERIAL OR DESIGN DEFECT COULD RESULT IN THE STEERING KNUCKLE BREAKING IN THE HUB AREA.

14V355000Sep 2014

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Buick LaCrosse, 2006-2011 Buick Lucerne, 2000-2005 Cadillac DeVille, 2006-2011 Cadillac DTS, 2006-2014 Chevrolet Impala, and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the weight on the key ring and road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Chevrolet Impala is the 2005 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is accessories - interior.

2006 Chevrolet Impala vs. Class Average (Large Cars)

This vehicle

802

Class avg

335

2.4x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical large cars vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 802 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

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2006 Chevrolet Impala: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2006 Chevrolet Impala?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2006 Chevrolet Impala is related to the electrical, with 115 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2006 Chevrolet Impala reliable?
The 2006 Chevrolet Impala has 802 complaints, 91 crash reports, and 36 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 2.4x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 2006 Chevrolet Impala 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 have any recalls?
Yes, the 2006 Chevrolet Impala has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Chevrolet Impala problems start?
Based on 617 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 77,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 60–90K 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.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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