MYRModel Year Report

2006 Chevrolet Impala

● Typical for this model
2006 Chevrolet Impala
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
524
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 2006

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Steering

26% of complaints

Complaints per year

1981: 2 complaints 1981 1982: 2 complaints 1983: 3 complaints 1984: 0 complaints 1985: 1 complaint 1987: 1 complaint 1987 1991: 0 complaints 1992: 0 complaints 1993: 2 complaints 1994: 15 complaints 1995: 44 complaints 1995 1996: 88 complaints 1997: 1 complaint 1998: 2 complaints 1999: 4 complaints 2000: 818 complaints 2000 2001: 742 complaints 2002: 795 complaints 2003: 695 complaints 2004: 1,073 complaints 2005: 609 complaints 2006: 524 complaints 2006 524 2007: 627 complaints 2008: 810 complaints 2009: 824 complaints 2010: 441 complaints 2011: 505 complaints 2012: 258 complaints 2013: 272 complaints 2014: 635 complaints 2015: 300 complaints 2015 2016: 111 complaints 2017: 116 complaints 2018: 59 complaints 2019: 28 complaints 2020: 15 complaints 2020
1981: 2 complaints 1981 1982: 2 complaints 1983: 3 complaints 1984: 0 complaints 1984 1985: 1 complaint 1987: 1 complaint 1991: 0 complaints 1991 1992: 0 complaints 1993: 2 complaints 1994: 15 complaints 1994 1995: 44 complaints 1996: 88 complaints 1997: 1 complaint 1997 1998: 2 complaints 1999: 4 complaints 2000: 818 complaints 2000 2001: 742 complaints 2002: 795 complaints 2003: 695 complaints 2003 2004: 1,073 complaints 2005: 609 complaints 2006: 524 complaints 2006 524 2007: 627 complaints 2008: 810 complaints 2009: 824 complaints 2009 2010: 441 complaints 2011: 505 complaints 2012: 258 complaints 2012 2013: 272 complaints 2014: 635 complaints 2015: 300 complaints 2015 2016: 111 complaints 2017: 116 complaints 2018: 59 complaints 2018 2019: 28 complaints 2020: 15 complaints
1981: 2 complaints 1981 1982: 2 complaints 1983: 3 complaints 1983 1984: 0 complaints 1985: 1 complaint 1985 1987: 1 complaint 1991: 0 complaints 1991 1992: 0 complaints 1993: 2 complaints 1993 1994: 15 complaints 1995: 44 complaints 1995 1996: 88 complaints 1997: 1 complaint 1997 1998: 2 complaints 1999: 4 complaints 1999 2000: 818 complaints 2001: 742 complaints 2001 2002: 795 complaints 2003: 695 complaints 2003 2004: 1,073 complaints 2005: 609 complaints 2006: 524 complaints 2006 524 2007: 627 complaints 2008: 810 complaints 2009: 824 complaints 2009 2010: 441 complaints 2011: 505 complaints 2011 2012: 258 complaints 2013: 272 complaints 2013 2014: 635 complaints 2015: 300 complaints 2015 2016: 111 complaints 2017: 116 complaints 2017 2018: 59 complaints 2019: 28 complaints 2019 2020: 15 complaints

2006: 524 complaints

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YearComplaints
19800
19812
19822
19833
19840
19851
19871
19910
19920
19932
199415
199544
199688
19971
19982
19994
2000818
2001742
2002795
2003695
20041,073
2005609
2006524
2007627
2008810
2009824
2010441
2011505
2012258
2013272
2014635
2015300
2016111
2017116
201859
201928
202015

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Steering

26% · 138 reports

Most commonly citing hose, piping, and connections and tie rod assembly.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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I was driving and powersteering fluid drained and I lost control of the steering, and guide the car against the side walk. Had a mechanic change the powers steering fluid line.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-04-18

Also filed under Wheels

Tl* the contact owned a 2006 Chevrolet Impala. While driving 45 MPH, the steering wheel seized when the vehicle attempted to turn a corner. The contact lost control of the vehicle and the vehicle flipped into a ditch.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-07-25

Electrical system

24% · 124 reports

Most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel and ignition.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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The check battery system light was on for about 3 weeks ,was driving down the road and the vehicle caught on fire and burnt to the ground, the fire department and state.police said that it was an electrical fire.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-06-29

My wife was driving home from the grocery store on jan 1ST, with my daughter in the passenger seat.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-04-01

Power train

21% · 109 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and driveline.

CRASHFIREINJURY

Engine

11% · 59 reports
CRASHFIREINJURY

Air bags

9% · 47 reports

Most commonly citing frontal and side/window.

CRASHINJURYDEATH
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It just been a like a real electrical problem like if I pull out in traffic is stalled it hesitate it has been hit a few times like that and like it just have to get a jump off every morning and every evening just to go anywhere and I truly don't...

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-09-24

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 60 MPH in the rain on the highway, traffic stopped abruptly, causing a rear end collision with the vehicle immediately in front of the contact. The air bags failed to deploy during the accident.

NHTSA ODI report, 2006-09-11

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

To check one car, enter its VIN on the NHTSA recall page. Check a VIN →

  1. R
    2009-02-23Steering09E005000 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…

    Remedy: Dorman will notify owners and replace the defective steering knuckles free of charge and reimburse the repair facility or owner for labor. The recall began on February 23, 2009. Owners may contact…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. I
    2009-05-13Preliminary evaluationClosed 2009-10-02 Power steering fluid leaks - fires
  3. R
    2014-09-23Electrical system14V355000 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.

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 23, 2014.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2006 Chevrolet Impala — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Steering: 138 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 124 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 109 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 09E005000 · Steering
  • Recall 14V355000 · Electrical system
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2006 Chevrolet Impala reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2006 Chevrolet Impala is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Chevrolet Impala?
The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 26% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2006 Chevrolet Impala have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.