2006 Chevrolet Impala: battery drain or dead battery

Filed May 10, 2025 · Lights, Transmission · CA

First battery needed replaced every year then few weeks ago with no warning light or messages that battery was dieing the battery died again it was replaced then it started reving up and down on its own while driving so it goes faster then slower on its own when it feels like it.. TPS wont show tire pressure cant relearn tire positions now dash lights works usually then don't bright lights don't work now if automatic light control is on car shakes bad while breaking idles hard uses ALOT of gas now massive amount of heat coming off engine now with no dash light or guage saying temp is going up engine smells kind of bad after driving the car replaced transmission once couple years ago transmission maybe going out again the gear shift locks don't work it slips out of gear and into another gear effortlessly while driving and while parked without pressing the button to move the gear shift clicking or tapping noise started coming from front end only when turning left now does it while.turning and sometimes while.going straight and it's all still happening... theres more but not going into all of it now. DTC code listed 2days ago was listed as: B1000-00 Electronic Control Unit. Searched Google for code and got posts saying ECU needs replaced..updated or reprogrammed and some say BCU needs replaced..upgraded or reprogrammed. Each time I search the code I get a different reason for the code and different meaning. I have a 2006 Chevy Impala SS 5.3L V8 with police package. Car is available for inspection anytime.

Filed Nov 21, 2018 · Electrical · 100,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that a ticking noise was present coming from the fan box located inside the dashboard, which caused the engine battery to drain. The contact indicated that the ticking noise was present while the vehicle was turned off and the keys were removed from the ignition switch. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The local dealer was not notified. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 100,000. *tt consumer stated ticking noise is draining the battery and causing alot of problems. 'parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).'

Filed Apr 18, 2016 · Electrical · 90,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet impala. When the ignition was turned to the off position, the key failed to eject from the ignition. As a result, the battery died. The failure recurred three times. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000. Updated 06/14/16*lj the consumer was able to remove the key, after following directions from the internet. Updated 06/20/16.

Filed Nov 25, 2015 · Electrical, Lights · 93,000 miles · MN

Headlights flicker, driving down the road and parked. Also battery drains every year.

Filed Apr 7, 2015 · Electrical · 89,000 miles · IL

If car is not started daily. It will drain the battery and require a jump. Friend has same make and model 2006 impala lt. Same problem. I have installed new battery every year for four years.

Filed May 20, 2014 · Acceleration, Brakes · 75,333 miles · CA

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.

Filed Mar 15, 2013 · Transmission · 111,400 miles · OH

When stepping on the gas hard from a stop it takes time for something to catch then it jerks and goes, when speeding up when driving, it jerks real hard when it shifts. Bad transmission. Leaks oil, headlights come on in the middle of the night, drains the battery. This car is a p.o.s.

Filed May 18, 2009 · Electrical · 8,700 miles · FL

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that he has to routinely replace the battery. On one occasion, when the battery dropped below 8 volts, it locked the transmission and prevented the vehicle from shifting into gear. The dealer and manufacturer did not assist. The failure and current mileages were 8,700. Updated 05/21/09 *bf the consumer stated he had a garmin GPS plugged in most of the time which drained the battery, but it shouldn't result in dead cells. The consumer stated he had serious doubts about the quality of the battery. Updated 05/27/09.

Filed Dec 13, 2008 · Electrical · 5,900 miles · CA

Battery died while the car sat in the garage. Very low mileage. After charging car was alright for a week or two. The dealer replaced the battery under warranty. Solved the problem.

Filed Dec 3, 2008 · Electrical · 68,000 miles · TN

Battery died. My car is an 2006. I work approximately 10 miles from work going and coming. I purchased my car in february 2007. In august 2008 by battery died. I had to purchase a new one for 89.00. I believe something in the car is causing the batteries to die in the car as I have knowledge of at least 4 other people with impala that have also had to have them replaced in a little over a year time period.

Filed Nov 17, 2008 · Engine, Steering · 43,500 miles · OH

I have a 2006 ss impala I've had nothing but on going problems. 1st waterpump went out then 2nd driver tie rod was replaced 3rd powersteering hose replaced 4th battery went dead 5th power steering hose out again and tie rod on passenger needs replaced also. I'm so fed up with this car and its problems!these have been on going problems since 2006.

Filed Sep 4, 2008 · Electrical, Engine · 5,000 miles · CA

Recall on something in the brain of the car (it's computer).about 2 weeks later car started losing power on the freeway going twenty five and the RPM's as high as it could go in the red, the car completely shut off after making a loud noise rebuild the transmission due to an ?electrical? Problem. They did not replace the transmission on my new car 1 week later car would not turn off! Key out and it was still running kill battery several times speakers are not properly working along with the factory alarm 2 months later the car did it again I can't even get the car to lock period, every time I manually lock the doors, they automatically unlock I'm downtown los angeles with my children in the car and it totally just over heats and cuts of in all of five seconds with a big city bus directly behind me. This starts july 3rd, 2008 the car will not cut off, not even when my husband pulled its fuse, period, it just kept running till the battery died and the car lost all power. July 10th, 2008 they call me to pick my car up, it's ready again!!! July 11th, 2008 they had to tow it back because the car overheated, then would not turn off and the engine stated it had low power, what ever that means...grrrrhhhh!!! August 27th, 2008 the car would not shut off, even once we pulled the fuse, the engine started shaking uncontrollable like it was going to jump out and the dash board was reading all types of crazy messages!!! This car really scares me! I'm looking for an attorney to help me with this, I can't do it anymore, this was 8 times too many and now that I'm less then 10k from my warranty being I feel like s & j has been scamming me!!!!