Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2006 Chevrolet Impala
NHTSA data on file today
The 2006 Chevrolet Impala has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 522 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #14V355000 Ignition Switch may Turn Off NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E005000 STEERING KNUCKLE BREAKING/LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Steering 134 complaints
- Electrical System 124 complaints
- Power Train 107 complaints
- Engine 59 complaints
- Air Bags 47 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 40 complaints
Of the 522 complaints on file, 58 report a crash and 22 a fire; across all 522 complaints, owners report 46 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$8,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2006 Chevrolet Impala exhibits an average reliability profile. While there are notable complaints regarding steering and electrical system issues, the overall number of complaints relative to the recall campaigns suggests a moderately reliable vehicle. The recall campaigns address potentially serious issues, but their limited number indicates that not all vehicles may be affected. Overall, the evidence from complaints is moderate, highlighting some concerns but not alarming systemic issues.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| steering system | 80,000–110,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | common |
| electrical system | 90,000–120,000 miles | $300–$1,200 | common |
| ignition system | 70,000–100,000 miles | $150–$600 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change
- Brake pad replacement
- Tire rotation and alignment
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant flush and refill
- Spark plug replacement
- Battery replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering difficulty
- Ignition key stickiness
- Electrical glitches
- Airbag warning light
- Transmission slipping
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2006 Chevrolet Impala at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.