2006 Chevrolet Impala: engine failure

Filed Oct 6, 2020 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 148,000 miles · CA · fire · 1 injury

My vehicle has had the problems of not giving me correct readings from the gauges when my car was running hot it never displayed any indication that it was which caused engine failure in my car throwing a rod I also have experience and still do when I turn on my signals my bright lights come on as well as sometimes when I open the door the lights do not come on but when I close the door they do my motor mounts on my car are not stable this was part of the problem the first time it shifted now not from wear and tear because I had an inspection done on the vehicle prior to purchasing the vehicle and received a clean bill of immaculate care and health of the vehicle in less than 8 months I have been in nothing but one disaster after the next I'm feeling very unsafe and unsure of this vehicle it seems as if it's moving faster than what is on the speedometer because I have often had to apply the brakes in an emergency fashion just to stop I know this is not normal I can forward the bills of the said repairs so that it was support my claim I do not have them with me at this time but my email is [xxx]. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jul 25, 2018 · Steering · 148,507 miles · NC · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2006 chevrolet impala. While driving 45 MPH, the steering wheel seized when the vehicle attempted to turn a corner. The contact lost control of the vehicle and the vehicle flipped into a ditch. The air bags deployed and caused 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 related to the VIN. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 148,507.

Filed May 15, 2017 · Engine · 140,000 miles · WA · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet impala. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled and lost power without warning. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road and the contact noticed smoke coming from the two mufflers at the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the engine blew up. The contact stated that the technician did not repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000. The VIN was not provided.

Filed Oct 6, 2015 · Airbags, Engine · 136,000 miles · OH · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet impala. While driving 65 MPH attempting to avoid a deer, the contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a guardrail. The seat belts failed to latch and the engine failed to disengage after the crash. The air bags did not deploy. Prior to the failure, no warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle had to be towed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 136,000.

Filed May 15, 2015 · Steering · 51,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet impala. While the vehicle was reversing from the driveway, the steering seized. The vehicle would not respond to the repeated attempts to steer. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the vehicle needed a re-manufactured power steering pump with reservoir and the cooler hose replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 51,000. ...updated 06-11-15 *bf the consumer was informed, it was highly unlikely he would receive reimbursement. Updated 07/20/15.

Filed Apr 3, 2015 · Brakes, Engine · 91,000 miles · TX · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet impala. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the power steering and brakes seized without warning. As a result of the failure, the contact crashed into the preceding vehicle. A police report was filed. The contact did not specify if any injuries were sustained. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 91,000.

Filed Nov 20, 2014 · Engine · 81,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that while driving at a low speed, the engine seized. The vehicle was not able to be restarted and was towed to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The contact received a recall notification for recall the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 81,000.

Filed Aug 27, 2014 · Electrical · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that the key seized in the ignition while trying to start the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the ignition switch was repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Aug 22, 2014 · Engine · 70,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that the engine failed to start. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, the battery was jumped and the vehicle was able to resume normal function. The failure recurred. The contact received a notification for recall the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

Filed Mar 26, 2010 · Engine, Steering · 78,591 miles · OH · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 cheverolet impala. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced both power steering and engine failures. The contact received a recall notice in regards to the power steering. The dealer repaired the vehicle according to the power steering recall by replacing the hose and the clamps on february 24, 2010. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle at approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle overheated and smoke emitted from under the hood. The vehicle was taken to the dealership for a diagnostics test and the dealer informed her that the engine overheated because the water pump was leaking. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The current and failure mileages were 78,591.