general problems of the 2006 Chevrolet Impala - part 1

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. But now it's shooting up instead leaking down, it clogged all my spark plugs ,plus cause my cam shaft and crank shaffsensor to malfunction. ,plus my belt got shredded. And now it's been over a year, and I still can't drive my car cause. It starts all over. And my front wheels are on not good arms, when crash it bent or crack the arms.

I got home from work at 7:15am this morning 9-29-2019 I was laying in bed watching a movie trying to go to sleep and when I finally doze off my son asked if he could go get a charger out of the car so he went out to the car and when he opened the door he said smoke hit him in his face he immediately ran back in the house yelling �mom your car is on fire so I ran down the stair and went outside and thats all you see is smoke my car was on fire I immediately called 911 they got the fire put out and the fireman and the police officer said my fire started from my steering wheel because after the fact the fire was put out the fireman said he noticed that the steering wheel was throwing sparks still so they said that's what caused my car to caught on fire I don't know what I'm gonna do I have 4 kids and that was our transportation that's how my kids got to school and that's how I got to work I'm lost I don't know what to do I need transportation I'm a single parent with 4 kids it will not let me mark everything but every in the car is burnt my cd player 13� subwoofer speakers that was in the trunk my amp.

Tl the contact owned a 2006 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while driving at 45 mph, the steering wheel seized when attempting to turn a corner. The contact lost control of the vehicle as the vehicle flipped into a ditch. The air bags deployed causing minor injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a collision center where it was deemed a total loss. The dealer Chevrolet of goldsboro (3300 highway 70 bypass east goldsboro, nc 27534, (919)-429-9909) was notified of the failure and informed the contact that there were no recalls under the VIN. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 148,507. Ck.

My car won't shift from the park position, I had to lift up console cover and push release button in order to avoid paying for a tow. Found out it was the wired connector or module or possibly wires that move when you shift gears.

Tl- the contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated while driving the vehicle lost steering which caused the vehicle to veer and drive off the interstate into the median. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the contacts residence. The vehicle was also towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed a bolt fell out the vehicle causing the loss of steering and it needed to be replaced. In addition it was also diagnosed that the airbags were affected. The vehicle was repaired however the vehicle air bags were not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle failure mileage was 258,000. Kh.

The contact owned a 2006 Chevrolet Impala. The contact was driving approximately 30 mph in very light rain when the vehicle exhibited an abnormal clicking noise four times successively. The front end of the vehicle then seemed to drop to the ground causing the steering wheel to seize, the traction control warning light to flash and the brakes to become inoperable. The contact also stated that the air bag erroneously deployed and knocked her unconscious. The vehicle then traveled off the roadway, into a woody area and crashed into a tree. The contact was awoken by the screams of her small children, who were sitting in the rear of the vehicle. Two child passengers were injured and suffered lacerations to the face, contusions of the shoulders, face, head injuries and a concussion. The contact sustained a sprained neck, fractured spine, and a concussion, clotting in the skull, a chest wall contusion and lacerations to the legs. All three passengers required medical attention. The contact and all passengers were able to exit the vehicle without further injuries. A police report was filed of the incident, and the vehicle was towed from the scene. The contact was advised that the transmission and the motor had both fallen out of the vehicle prior to the crash and were still in the roadway. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of a recall on the ignition switch one week after the crash occurred (NHTSA campaign id number: 14v355000 - electrical) . The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 186,000.

I was turning off of elberton road onto veribest road & I heard the front tire made a knocking sound about 3 times while turning & continued to drive after the car felt okay, then I felt as if the car dropped or the tire was coming off & the steering wheel locked up, traction control light started to blink & the brakes went out & we crash due to me not having control of the vehicle! me & my 3 kids were badly injured!.

This incident first occurred a few weeks ago while driving on the highway I got the engine power reduced message. My car didn't seem to run different and the engine light went off the very next day. Then about 1 week later it happened again but this time my car was acting funny when I needed to accelerate. I was trying to wait until paid day to take it to be checked but I couldn't wait. On Wednesday, April 1, 2015 whenever I stopped at a light or stop sign when it was time to go my car would not accelerate. I made it work ok, but on my break I needed to go take care of some important business and my car just stopped on me while I was making a right hand turn. It would not start up. I could not turn it or anything. My car stalled and I ended up on the wrong side of the road. I was able to push my car out of the way and I had to walk back to work. After work my car started with no problem and I drove it less than 1 mile to firestone tire where they did a computer diagnosis and told me the accelerator control was bad. I asked them if they were sure that was the problem and not the throttle body and they said yes. While on my way home tonight Friday, 4/3/15 engine came on and engine power reduced message again. I am very upset and scared from what I have research and read about others this has happened to. This is very dangerous and I feel I should not have to be injured, killed or someone else for this to be fixed. Signed, lakeesha talbert (very unhappy consumers).

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Impala. While making a turn at a low speed, the contact heard a noise emitting from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the steering shaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact was made aware of NHTSA campaign number: 09e005000 (steering) but the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was 68,000.

Popping noise coming from front end of car. Noise occurs with acceleration, braking, shifting transmission or passing over speed bumps or rough roads. Generally occurs at lower speeds, less than 35mph, but occurs with higher speeds as well, although not as frequently. (possibly coming from sub-frame or sub-frame bolts?).

2006 Chevrolet Impala. Consumer writes in regards to power steering and power brakes recall notice issues. The consumer was informed, the parts were not available.

All I am trying to do is get a loaner car until the parts are in so I don't have to be involved in an accident and file a complaint. I have been on hold for 25 minutes waiting for a supervisor at the customer assistance center. My safety and my children's safety is my concern. I do not believe that I am asking for much after being a loyal customer for 40 years and a gm mastercard holder in good standing. My email is linneachasse@yahoo. Com and my number is 860-404-5404. Thank you. Linnea chasse.

Popping sound in steerting, when turning,.

As I'm approaching up the highway 1/2 mile from the car that is slowing down ahead I tried to press in my brakes but my car refused to stop I tried turning my while off it failed to turn. Basically I went straight in the back of the car. Its like the car jump as I approach the car ahead as if it reset itself then approach to turn after hitting the vehicle in front me it was a very scared site to experience. No airbag came out it was just me bracing myself against the seat holding on the wheel bracing hoping the car stops.

While driving the car the car shut off and the steering got stiff. I was unable to control the steering which caused me to run into a brick mailbox.

My daughter was driving down the road when she was not able to steer the car. The car entered the ditch and rolled. My daughter was banged and bruised up but did not require going to the hospital. I then receive a recall notice that there is a fault in the ignition system and to remove all items from the key ring. Also, that gm was aware of this problem and did nothing about it. Praise the lord that my daughter was not killed or seriously hurt but I am out $6700 for the car. I did not have full coverage on the vehicle. I had liability and comprehensive but not collision.

Tl-the contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 mph, she was making a left turn and lost control of the steering. As a result the contact crashed into a tree. The contact sustained a fractured foot that required medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle's front driver's side and driver's side door was damaged. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign id number: 14v355000 (electrical system). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000. Mf.

I was turning from one street onto another and all of a sudden there was a clanking noise coming from under the car and then the power steering went out along with the brakes and my acceleration. I had to pull over and stop the car. After all this my car would not start and every time I tried to start my car, it sounded like the battery died but I know it wasn't the battery.

In the fall 2010 I purchased the 2006 Impala with nearly 19,000 miles on it. . From the start I was having problems losing air with one of the tires, and each time I took it in, was told it was fixed. At the beginning of 2013 I started pumping air into that one tire every 3,4, days, and the grinding noise I heard since April of 2013, ( at which time it passed inspection) progressed into not being able to steer at all. On April 4, 2014,(car inspection time) I managed to bring the car to the dealership I purchased from. After spending $921. For the yearly NY state inspection, four new tired, the problem with the deflating tire, the power steering , I thought everything is "ok". Not so. As I drove the car home, I heard this loud humming noise. I thought I purchased some bad tires??? so I drove the car a little longer, hoping the noise will subside. Not so!!. So, on may 20, this year 2014 I again took the Impala to the dealership. After replacing a front wheel bearing and another bill for $526. I needed to talk with one of the owners. At which time I also discussed the steering wheel problem. He gave me all kinds of explanation. . . . . And reduced the bill to $356. . After incurring a total sum of 1,278. I do not know who to blame. The car manufacturer???, the dealer???? or my lack of car knowledge. I am a single 75 year old woman, on a very limited ss income who thought this car should last my lifetime. I drove other cars before, and never experienced such heartache as I do now. As of today 5/20/2014 the mileage on the vehicle is 43,882. I kept this car in the garage, as you can see by the mileage, this should have not happen.

Car hard to steer and turn, hit a concrete barrier damage the left front bumper, light, body frame on left side of the car.

Rear defroster wiring under front passenger door had smoked and small fire. Car was in motion on a city street. Was just pulling into my driveway so I pulled of fuse box cover to discover it. Wires melted. Had no fuse in there. Burned out quickly.

After leaving work I started up my car, then put the gear into drive. I could not turn the steering wheel. I had to use alot of force just to turn it. Ever since then I've been having problems with my steering.

1. The car would stop accelerating and completely turn off while driving. Steering wheel would lock and would coast to a stop. All the lights on instrument panel and everything would turn off. 2. 3 seat belt latches no longer work.

Sometime in January of 2012, I received a noticed from general motors about repairing and replacing the power steering hoses of my 2006 chevy Impala. I took my Impala for repairs at a local chevy dealer in April 2012. Prior to receiving the noticed about the repairs from general motors, I kept hearing a buzzing sound. The buzzing sound stopped when I took the car in for steering hose repairs as suggested by general motors. About two days ago, I started to hear the same buzzing sound. I called the dealer to inquire about the repairs. The dealer which made the repairs lied to me about making the repairs in November 2009. Chevy stated they would not make any repairs.

Tl- the contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated while turning the steering wheel it made a clanking sound. The contact also stated the vehicle was stuck in park and would not shift out park gear. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer for a diagnostic test who stated the intermediate shaft was defective and needed to be replaced. The contact did not have the intermediate shaft replaced. The failure mileage was 32,000. Rvk.

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Impala. The contact that while traveling various speeds, the steering wheel was difficult to turn and emitted a loud noise. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number 09e005000 (steering). The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

I did not have a accident had the recall fixed by gwantney chev. , in jacksonville, arkansas in June 2011 and December 2012 the vehicle is having the same problem power steering cooling line. Messed up.

I was getting off the expressway when I just all of a sudden feel a shaking coming from the steering wheel I noticed the service traction control was on so I pulled over that's when it shut down on me. I then got the wheel hubs and ball joints changed because I thought that was the problem but it was not so my mechanic reset the vehicle went off for a day then came back on.

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that the steering would exhibit a clicking and grinding noise while the contact was driving 35 mph. The contact did not take the vehicle in for repairs. The contact did not notify manufacturer. The failure mileage was not available.

Consequence: a broken steering knuckle could result in loss of steering control and a possible crash without warning.

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.

Driving down the highway and the power steering fuel line broke. Power steering is currently inoperable. Currently researching a solution to the issue.

Service abs and traction control lights come on and front wheel grabs while vehicle is moving.

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that when she attempted to turn the steering wheel either to the left or right she heard an unusual popping and clicking noise, then it would violently jerk. The dealer advised that contact that it could be the steering shaft and she was awaiting a service appointment. The manufacturer was not aware of the failure. No repairs were performed. The current mileage was approximately 87,000. The approximate failure mileage was 77,000.

I got my car March 2006 ran smooth for two years then problems started. First my driver side window fell . Next when I turn on my heat or a. C loud tapping sounds occur for about 5mins. Third when I turn my steering wheel to the left it make a popping sound. And the worst of all my transmission is slipping. Everyone I know with chevy Impala are having some of the same problems. Something need to be done!!!!1.