Two problems related to carrier/rack have been reported for the 2006 Chevrolet Impala. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2006 Chevrolet Impala based on all problems reported for the 2006 Impala.
The dash in my Impala cracked suddenly a few months ago. I didn't know it was an issue in Chevrolet vehicles until I saw a report. Also, my heater does not actually blow heat unless I am accelerating! it is such an inconvenience during this time of year b/c when it's cold outside & I have to slow down or stop at a red light or stop sign, the car gets cold inside! lastly, when the temperature is changed from hot to cold or if the fan is set to circulate over the entire car, it starts making a knocking noise for about 30-60 seconds. This has been an issue for a while.
Sunroof exploded. Several years ago, I was driving on a sunny day, around 70 degrees. It was a 2-lane highway, and there were no vehicles nearby in either direction, no trees near the highway, and the roadway was clear. I was driving about 55-60 mph. There was a sudden loud cracking sound, and several seconds later a louder bang. I stopped and found the sunroof was in tiny pieces. Fortunately, the inside cover was closed, so the amount of glass coming into the car was fairly small. I no longer own this car. I'm not looking for any kind of help on this. I just recently became aware that this is a fairly common issue, and simply wanted to report it. The date below is a guess, might even be a year or two off.