2006 Chevrolet Impala (gmx 211)
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 2006 Chevrolet Impala (gmx 211). Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
In a severe vehicle crash, the seat adjuster may separate from the mounting bracket, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the seat adjuster and replace it if necessary free of charge. the recall on july 2, 2006. owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438.
Owner complaints
20 complaints1 involved a crash3 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Air bags · Seat belts · Seats
I was driving at night coming to a sudden fall out of nowhere it was thick put my brakes on the slowdown next thing you know I'm coming up on the tree I looked at the speedometer 45 miles an hour best to try to hit it head-on but it's going up into a hill so. To the right side of the bumper…
I was driving at night coming to a sudden fall out of nowhere it was thick put my brakes on the slowdown next thing you know I'm coming up on the tree I looked at the speedometer 45 miles an hour best to try to hit it head-on but it's going up into a hill so. To the right side of the bumper passenger side put a chain on the bumper to the tree so I can pull the bumper out of my tire and pull my truck to safety and parking lot cross street and call tow truck the truck frame was bent 2 in out of frame I had a couple body shops look at it I'll get that estimates but a lot of damage switch on fixing unless you find something wrong my brakes which I think there IS knowing my luck I got one of those brake sensors you recalled
- Unknown or other
Dash has come up from windshield
- Power train
Transmission slams into gear from a start. Transmission will slip while stopped then jerk into gear and accelerate roughly. Dealer will not cover as it IS intermittent. *Tr
- Electrical system
I purchased a 2006 impala GT in january. Around august 3, 2006, my fob key stopped working. I called the dealer and set an appointment for sat. Aug 5. They fixed my key and as I was leaving an employee informed me that she had to get her key fixed approx. 6 times. Monday, august 7, 2006 as I was…
I purchased a 2006 impala GT in january. Around august 3, 2006, my fob key stopped working. I called the dealer and set an appointment for sat. Aug 5. They fixed my key and as I was leaving an employee informed me that she had to get her key fixed approx. 6 times. Monday, august 7, 2006 as I was walking to my car I tried to unlock my doors and I couldn't; my keys failed only 2 days after having it fixed. I called the dealer to see if I could bring it in. I was informed I had to make an appt. I made one for saturday because they refused to let me bring my car in after I came home from work even though they closed at 7:00 pm. I took my car in saturday and a customer service rep tried to fix it himself. He couldn't, so they took it to the back. As I am waiting for my car, a man bought in his chevy cobalt for the same reason, his keys would not work. Once my car was ready the rep gave me a receipt and told me that they usually didn't fix keys on the weekends...i had them fixed the week before and no one said anything, plus I had an appointment.*jb
- Visibility › Power window devices and controls
A week after picking up the vehicle, the driver's window was making screeching sound when lowered. I took it back on july 3, 2006. the inside door panel was removed and the actuator was lubricated. less than a week later the screeching noise came back. I then took it back to the dealer and was…
A week after picking up the vehicle, the driver's window was making screeching sound when lowered. I took it back on july 3, 2006. the inside door panel was removed and the actuator was lubricated. less than a week later the screeching noise came back. I then took it back to the dealer and was told that chevrolet was in the process of making new window seals but they were not yet available. I was told to wait until my first oil change and by that time the new gaskets should be available. *nm
- Engine and engine cooling
The vehicle ran hot, when I went to check on it, I suffered severe burns on the upper portion of my body sending me to the hospital. a week later the vehicle did it again after the dealership claimed nothing was wrong with it. *jb
- Electrical system · Equipment › Electrical › Radio/tape deck/cd etc. · Seat belts · Structure
The 2006 impala since the day we purchased it has a high pitch ear piercing loud noise that comes mainly from the drivers side speaker and last about 23 minutes. turning the directional on either way will make the noise cut off. our vehicle has been to the dealer 5 times now and they are unable…
The 2006 impala since the day we purchased it has a high pitch ear piercing loud noise that comes mainly from the drivers side speaker and last about 23 minutes. turning the directional on either way will make the noise cut off. our vehicle has been to the dealer 5 times now and they are unable to remedy or know what it IS??? We have asked since day one for gm to replace the vehicle. several items have been replaced on our new vehicle and we feel we have a "lemon". gm refuses to answer us and do anything about this defective vehicle. the seat belt kit has been replaced and updated software to the radio as well. there IS rust underneath the vehicle as well. all these issues were seen by us and the service dept 2 days after purchasing the vehicle. we need help!!!!! we feel the sound we are hearing IS some type of electrical warning or defect. the turn signal being connected to the problem indicates such. we have the noise on tape and got a gm service supervisor to witness the technical issue happening (6-10-06), the vehicle then went in for the 5 time and they replaced the amplifier. the noise came back the next day 6-18-06, that we drove it. it has been in 5 times now since the day we bought it 4-15-06 and we have had nothing but problems with it. *nm
- Visibility › Glass, side/rear
Side windows are scratching when windows lowered and raised. *Jb
- Structure › Body › Door
My eight year old granddaughter had cut her left leg just above the knee when entering the right rear door of the new chevrolet impala that we had just bought that same day, april 29, 2006. there IS a "latch plate" located on the lower door jams of both rear doors and they are openly exposed and…
My eight year old granddaughter had cut her left leg just above the knee when entering the right rear door of the new chevrolet impala that we had just bought that same day, april 29, 2006. there IS a "latch plate" located on the lower door jams of both rear doors and they are openly exposed and have very sharp edges. as she was entering the vehicle, her left leg brushed across the "latch plate" causing her injury. She required emergency room treatment and three stitches in her left leg. the design and location of this "latch plate" make it dangerous for persons entering and exiting the through the rear doors of this vehicle. *jb
- Electrical system
Dt*: the contact stated on three occasions while pulling out from a stop the instrument panel gauges failed to read. the vehicle transmission would not shift into gears and the engine stalled. after several attempts, the vehicle would start. the vehicle was taken to the dealer after the first…
Dt*: the contact stated on three occasions while pulling out from a stop the instrument panel gauges failed to read. the vehicle transmission would not shift into gears and the engine stalled. after several attempts, the vehicle would start. the vehicle was taken to the dealer after the first incident and the fuse box panel was replaced. after the second incident the fuse box connectors were tightened. the vehicle was taken to the dealer after the third incident and was awaiting inspection. the manufacturer has been contacted. *ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
New 2006 chevy impala transmission does not engage upon acceleration after coming to a complete stop when transmission IS cold. this causes hesitation upon acceleration after stop signs and traffic lights. *Jb
- Latches/locks/linkages › Trunk lid › Lock
Dt*: the contact stated the trunk was not accessible with a key. the only entry available was by the key fob. also, the release inside the trunk would not be visible if locked in the trunk. the dealership determined this IS how the vehicle was manufactured and no repair was available. updated 3/17/2006 - *nm
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Floor shift
Center console shift button sticking, making difficult to shift from park to drive. *Jb
- Unknown or other
Sunshade warped. *Jb
- Structure › Frame and members
Water leak to rear of vehicle. *Jb
- Structure
Vibration felt at speeds of 60 plus miles per hour. wind noise from both driver and passenger side windows at highway speeds. *jb
- Electrical system
Reduced engine power light came on, then car stopped. I was not far from home on the first failure. The car was towed to dealership. They found a bad ground wire and replaced it. The second failure , the reduced engine power light came on and the car stopped. I was on the interstate this time and…
Reduced engine power light came on, then car stopped. I was not far from home on the first failure. The car was towed to dealership. They found a bad ground wire and replaced it. The second failure , the reduced engine power light came on and the car stopped. I was on the interstate this time and was towed. They found a brake switch shorted and wire shorted to the bcm this occurred on 10-12-05. Now when the wipers are on high the car rocks from front to back ! *nm
- Electrical system · Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Dt: the contact stated the check engine light illuminated twice. After the first time the vehicle was taken to a dealership, where they replaced a relay switch. The second time the check engine light illuminated while the vehicle was driven. When the check engine light illuminated the vehicle…
Dt: the contact stated the check engine light illuminated twice. After the first time the vehicle was taken to a dealership, where they replaced a relay switch. The second time the check engine light illuminated while the vehicle was driven. When the check engine light illuminated the vehicle lost power and the engine stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealership for diagnostic testing. The diagnostic results indicated the engine dropped to three cylinders. The dealer told the contact the vehicle was going into limp mod due to computer and electrical problems. The vehicle was repaired.*ak
- Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Rear window
Rear window defogger not operating due to loose wire, causing to spark when going over bumps did not know this till recently vehicle may have caught on fire if I did not see it was detached from the windsheild. *nm
- Electrical system · Tires › Pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Tire pressure monitor system failed key fobs became inoperative including remote start, issues are related gm has placed tsb. *nm
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Power steering fluid leaks - fires
General motors (gm) initiated a customer satisfaction campaign in october of 2006 to address a failure of the power steering hose and/or clamps that could occur when the engine IS started in vehicles primarily operated in the following states that experience extremely cold temperatures:alaska, maine, minnesota…
General motors (gm) initiated a customer satisfaction campaign in october of 2006 to address a failure of the power steering hose and/or clamps that could occur when the engine IS started in vehicles primarily operated in the following states that experience extremely cold temperatures:alaska, maine, minnesota, montana, new hampshire, north dakota, south dakota, vermont, wisconsin and wyoming.at the time this preliminary evaluation (pe) was opened, only 1 of the 33 complaints received by the office of defects investigation (odi) was from a state covered by the customer satisfaction campaign.in response to an information request sent by the odi, gm provided information that included 6 alleged fires and 1 alleged minor crash potentially related to the alleged defect. One of the alleged fires IS a duplicate of a report received by odi.of the fire incidents, 2 of the 6 alleged fire incidents occurred after the remedy detailed in the customer satisfaction program was performed.one of the vehicles was totaled as a result of the incident.it IS undetermined whether the incidents were related to the alleged defect or were a by product of the repair.of the other four alleged fire incidents, 1 incident involved smoke only and no visible flames.based on the information provided, the remaining 3 fire incidents were localized events that primarily involved damage to the power steering components and surrounding wiring.all 3 of these vehicles were subsequently repaired.none of the alleged fire incidents occurred while the vehicle was unattended.odi IS aware of 1 additional alleged fire incident that was not included in gm's information request response.based on the consumer's description of the incident, the fire was quickly extinguished by a friend and the vehicle was subsequently repaired at a dealership.in total odi IS aware of 6 alleged fire incidents where the consumer alleged flames were visible.all of the alleged fire incidents occurred while the vehicle was still attended. Odi IS aware 1 minor crash alleged to be related to a power steering fluid leak.the consumer alleged a minor crash occurred as the consumer was attempting to pull into a driveway and had difficulty negotiating the turn due to experiencing high power steering efforts and struck a snow bank.in a letter dated september 21, 2009, gm informed odi that a customer satisfaction program will commence in december of 2009 for the entire us. As a remedy the power steering hose assembly for vehicles with V8 engines and the power steering return hose and clamps for vehicles with V6 engines will be replaced with upgraded components.based on the low frequencies and minor severities of the alleged fire incidents and crash,no safety related defect trend has been identified in the subject vehicles.gm's expanded customer satisfaction program will provide free repairs to vehicles excluded from the original campaign.accordingly, this investigation has been closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that a safety-related defect does not exist.the agency will continue to monitor complaints and other information relating to the alleged defect in the subject vehicles and take further action in the future if warranted.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 11011782This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads. The J-35616-64B is the latest test probe released for checking tension or probing the .64 series terminals. The test probe terminal has been released in the terminal repair kit (J-38125-620H) located in Lear Tray 7 part number 963716-2. There are 5 terminated leads in a package part number is 13505346, which can be ordered through your normal General Motors Customer Care and Aftersales parts channel.
- 11008956This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field Product Report (FPR) (U.S. and Canada Dealers Only).
- 11008906This service bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear to assist service personnel as a guideline to perform necessary engine repairs and prevent unnecessary engine replacement.
- 11007208This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed for the vehicle in question and its applications. Technician should not use the information that is provided by the antilock braking system tire size selection.
- 11007091This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
- 11006621Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles. It provides the ability via a single selection within Techline Connect to first identify which modules need updating and then proceed to updating affected modules (with some exceptions). The updating of modules is completed in parallel instead of the technician needing to update one module at a time. This allows a more streamlined approach for dealers and customers.
- 11006421GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities. The damage is being caused either in the removal process by the technician, or inadequate packaging or shipping. This bulletin advises the dealers to be more careful not to damage the transmissions during removal and to package the core properly for return.
- 11004761This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build-up.
- 11004557This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.
- 11002312This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Service Programming System (SPS) Error Codes E4398, E4399, E4401, E4403, M4404, M4413, M6954, M6955, E4414, E4423, E4491, E4492, or E6961 and resolution information.
- 11001321This bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of water or ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
- 11000576This Warranty Administration bulletin provides retail and wholesale service personnel with the policies/procedures and the warranty transaction submission procedures that support the Personal Property Damage process.
- 11000162The intent of this service bulletin is to identify aftermarket ALDL or DLC interface devices as potential sources for causing multiple customer concerns that do not have other diagnostic methods to identify them.
- 11000158This service bulletin includes information on Interior Cleaning - Instrument Panel (IP), Hard or Plastic Surfaces, Seats, Carpet, Leather, Vinyl, Fabric Cleaner, Stain Remover, Restorer - Product Availability.
- 10254240Information on COAX Repair Kit Availability.
- 10253770This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Tire Radial Force Variation (RFV).
- 10252735This bulletin provides information for electrical ground repairs using new General Motors replacement fasteners with conductive finish.
- 10252163XM Audio Traffic And Travel Link Availability And Operation.
- 10251890This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build-up.
- 10251888This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information for GM courtesy transportation and roadside assistance programs.
- 10250775This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large amounts of debris has flowed throughout the oiling system.
- 10250347This Warranty Admin service bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and for Dealers Required to Contact the PQC for engine or transmission assembly replacement and explains the PQC process, GWM Transaction submission, vehicle service record retention and proper handling of assembly returns for Canadian Dealers only.
- 10250013High Voltage Safety ? High Voltage Disabling
- 10249590This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.
- 10249579This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
- 10249535This preliminary information (PI) provides information om Service Programming System (SPS) Error Codes (E4398, E4399, E4403, M4404, M4413, M6954, M6955, E4414, E4423, E4491 or E6961).
- 10249011This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
- 10248444Vehicle Recalls
- 10247716J-35616-64B Terminal Test Probe / Replacement Terminal / Terminated Lead.
- 10247681Information On Requests To Add OnStar Bluetooth Option.
- 10247552This service bulletin provides information on Concerns or Questions Regarding Installation of Dealer Installed Accessories.
- 10247063A/C Blows Warm Or Poor Performance.
- 10247061J-35616-64B Terminal Test Probe / Replacement Terminal / Terminated Lead.
- 10246963Changing Turn-By-Turn Voice Response To Metric Or English Units
- 10246951Programming And Activation Of Replacement OnStar Modules.
- 10245951Canadian Customers Unable To Place Calls And Turn By Turn Inoperative In The United States.
- 10245950Canadian Customers Unable To Place Calls In The United States
- 10245804Aftermarket ALDL or DLC Interface Devices Causing Multiple Issues
- 10245395This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing vibration concerns.
- 10244274This service bulletin provides information about the Hunter wheel Road Force balancers that should be utilized for all repairs requiring balance and Road Force measurement.