general problems of the 2006 Chevrolet Impala - part 2

47 problems related to power train 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.

36 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 07/15/2012

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Impala. While driving 30 mph, the vehicle jerked violently. Immediately following the initial failure, fuel spewed out of the fuel pump. An independent mechanic stated that the engine needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic who stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 162,000.

37 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 07/07/2012

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while driving at all speeds, the cruise control activated and the vehicle decelerated. Various warning lights also illuminated randomly. In addition, the gear shifted into park, but the vehicle continued to drive. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who stated that the vehicle might have been experiencing internal electrical failures. The dealer also stated that the failure might be due to the transmission, but there were no warning lights indicating such. The vehicle was not repaired and the dealer offered no assistance. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 77,000 and the current mileage was 79,000.

38 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 03/06/2012

Intermittently usually from a stop car acts like its in neutral revs up and all of a sudden bangs into gear and takes off. Very dangerous when in traffic and it unexpectedly does it when your trying to inch forward. Almost causes a rear end collision because its intermittent. I am afraid I won't catch it in time. Sometimes it goes for days without doing it and you get comfortable with it then wammo. Took it to my shop and they tell me it could be a trans problem. Bought car brand new and its happened before but seems to be getting worse.

39 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 02/01/2012

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated to accelerate and decelerated while on the highway. The dealer replaced the fuel injector, throttle body and reprogrammed the computer, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired a second time. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 98,000 and the current mileage was 106,000. The VIN was unavailable.

40 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 12/20/2011

Tl-the contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that she attempted to accelerate from a stop, while positioned on an incline, and the vehicle momentarily hesitated before rapidly accelerating. The check engine light began to illuminate after the failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop and the contact was informed that there was a failure within the transmission. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and the contact was awaiting a response. The failure mileage was 109,000. Sm.

41 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 12/01/2011

At the time my chevy had 105,000 miles on it the transmission went out, so I got it rebuilt it hasn't quite been a year a now the new transmission is stalling and not shifting correctly at times. Also when using my turn signal to turn just as the wheel straightens up and the turn signal turns off it triggers the high beams to come on, this only happens if it's cold out or raining.

42 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 07/04/2011

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated while making a left turn the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The vehicle also hesitated then surged forward, after the accelerator pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the manufacturer was contacted regarding the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 113,000 and the current mileage was 115,000.

43 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 06/03/2011

Tl * the contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Impala. The contact was driving 30 mph when the vehicle began squeaking abnormally. The contact mentioned that the vehicle hesitated and she was unable to continue driving. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who diagnosed that the transmission was defective and needed to be rebuilt. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 142,000 and current mileage was 150,000.

44 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 01/23/2011

Tl- the contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that he was unable to take the key out of the ignition. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis and was informed the cause of the failure was a broken wire connecting the shift cellunoid. The manufacturer was notified but stated there were no recalls for the VIN. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 47,000 and the current mileage was 109,000. Dt.

45 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 12/17/2009

My 2006 chevy Impala will not turn on. I replaced the battery and starter with the same results. Starter relay is also good. I have researched this problem on the web and to my horror, this is a common problem with this vehicle, with very high dollar possible solutions that may not work. Every time I bring in this vehicle I am charged 100 dollars for them to say what is wrong and when they (supposedly) fix it ( or say it did not do it with them and its all in my head and your doing something wrong to it), it does it again. The charging system is ok but there is no power at all thruout the car but if you wait a couple of hours it will show lights but it will not even crank and then go completely dead. This same problem has happened from every other customer who has had this problem and cost them plenty of money without a solution. I have researched youtube, yahoo answers, fixit, etc. . . And this is what all these other numerous customers are saying even when they went to the chevy certified mechanics throuout the country. I do not have the resources to keep paying for diagnosis and numerous possible fixes that does not remedy the problem. Bringing the vehicle to a chevy dealer for them to charge me an arm and a leg to not fix the problem ( and no they will not give you a refund for not fixing the problem that they charge a 100 dollars upfront to diagnose). This is not the only problem, the transmission slams into gear especially when you come from a start or after you back up and drive forward. This is not normal but chevy will say it us. I take pride in keeping my car running so I know it is not from neglect or abuse this is simply an ongoing problem that these chevy vehicles have because I m seeing this exact same problem on their other models throughout multiple year spectrum. This is ridiculous!!! all these consumers across the country are not wrong.

46 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 05/05/2007

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Impala. The contact was at a stop sign when the engine rpms increased excessively as the vehicle abnormally accelerated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the dealer confirmed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted but the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 51,000 and the current mileage was 51,497.

47 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 02/01/2007

My car was purchased brand new in 2006. It has given me trouble very early on. For almost a year now, my gas gauge has not worked and I was told I need a new transmission. Could the lemon law apply to this car? also, there have been many times that I feel like the brakes are not going to work, they slip. Please help!.



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