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2006 Chevrolet Impala Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2006 Chevrolet Impala has 37 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2006 Chevrolet Impala

Steering
134
Electrical
101
Powertrain
93
Airbags
39
Engine
37
Visibility
23
Other
21
Speed Control
16
Structure
15
Brakes
15
Suspension
14
Seat Belts
11
Tires
11
Fuel System
6
Latches & Locks
4
Lights
3

37

Complaints

0

Recalls

1

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Feb 1, 2025ENGINEThe contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed sp...
Jan 12, 2021ENGINEAS MANY OTHER 5.3 LITER GM VEHICLES DURING THIS PERIOD, MY CAR HAS BEEN BURNING OIL, FOULING SPARK P...
Dec 10, 2018ENGINE2006 CHEVROLET IMPALA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. *LD *JS
Jun 4, 2018ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR ILL...
Mar 9, 2017ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET IMPALA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLE...
Dec 28, 2015ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET IMPALA. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CHECK ENGINE AND ...
Dec 1, 2015ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 11 MPH, THE V...
Jan 1, 2015ENGINEOIL LEAK.
Aug 20, 2014ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE FAILED TO START. TH...
Jul 3, 2014ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WA...
Jun 30, 2014ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT A LOW SPEED, ...
May 5, 2014ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE ENGINE REMAINED RUNNING WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS SHUT ...
Mar 7, 2014ENGINETHERE ARE THOUSANDS OF COMPLAINTS OVER THIS PROBLEM. NOT A LOT HAVE REPORTED TO YOU BUT JUST LOOK UP...
Jun 19, 2013ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHI...
Apr 17, 2013ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40...
Mar 22, 2013ENGINEI PURCHASED THIS CAR USED AT 115,000 MILES IN FEBRUARY OF 2013. ON MY WAY TAKING MY CHILDREN TO SCHO...
Jun 1, 2012ENGINE"REDUCED ENGINE POWER" SERVICE CODE P2138. ON 05/01/2012 WHILE DRIVING THROUGH AN INTERSECTION MY EN...
May 1, 2012ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMDISPLAYED ON PANEL "REDUCED ENGINE POWER" . ON STAR DIAGNOSED SERVICE CODE "P2138". ON 05/01/2012 WH...
Apr 12, 2012ENGINEMY 2006 CHEVY IMPALA FREQUENTLY HAS "REDUCED POWER ENGINE" "SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL". WE HAVE REPLA...
Mar 15, 2012ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMIS OR WAS OR HAS THIS CAR HAD ANY RECALLS. FOR A 2006 VEH WITH ONLY 54,104 MILES ON IT AND HAVE TO P...

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