2006 Chevrolet Impala: sudden loss of power

Filed Dec 10, 2018 · Engine · WA

2006 chevrolet impala. Consumer writes in regards to loss of engine power. *ld

Filed Jan 24, 2018 · Acceleration, Engine · 136,000 miles · TX

I would like it documented that someone is going to be seriously injured or killed all due to a known and reported issued unless chevy does the right thing and issues a recall immediately! I have a 2006 impala and while driving on the highway at 70 miles per hour my vehicle dropped down to 15 MPH saying reduced engine power then completely shut off on the highway. Please note my 2 year old son, and 10 year old daughter were in the vehicle with me. I was fortunate enough to make it off to the side without being hit much less killed but other people not may be so fortunate. What is it going to take for a recall to be issued?

Filed Nov 20, 2017 · Steering · 250,000 miles · MN

Winter of 2016 I lost power steering while I was driving 60mph. My wheel was almost like it was froze and took all I had to pull off the road. I was leaking power steering fluid I was told by a motorist who stoped to help. He said drive it to nearest mechanic. I did and was told it was the hose had burst. He fixed it. Then 4 mo later car was whinning and lost steering again. This time pump was bad and other hose was leaking. Fixed it. Now driving on a cold day and lost steering again!!! Fluid all over ground and horrible whine again. I am a disabled 55 year old woman and its so nhard to steer car. Im very lucky I didnt crash. As well as being on a very strict income of ssi disability and unable to afford getting same thing fixed. Itsvery upsetting. I checked for mrecal and there isnt any for this. Please help with info on what I can do next. Thank you.

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 Jan 25, 2017 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 103,000 miles · NY

While driving the traction control light came on as well as the check engine light then reduced power so that I was driving at about 5 miles in traffic. Car then stopped and there was no power at all. I put on my hazard lights and turned the car off waited a few minutes and it started and only check engine light remained on. I was fortunate to be almost at a red light when this happened in midtown manhattan so that there was only blaring horns when I couldn't move the car. My mechanic said I need to bring the car in when the lights are on so that he can read the error messages. The check engine light doesn't give him enough information. I haven't driven since as I'm afraid but will drive locally and bring the car to the mechanic as soon as those lights come on again. It has happened before but not when I could bring it to the mechanic.

Filed Jun 27, 2016 · Acceleration · 59,000 miles · IA

Received a engine warning symbol and sound/chime and then got the message, "power is being reduced to the engine". My speed of 40 MPH steadily lowered to where I put on my warning lights as cars were piling up behind me. I was able to turn off on a side street where the car stopped. My mechanic has read the codes and replaced indicated parts, but the problem happens again often. Below is a web site url where you can see numerous people reporting the same problem. It is dangerous as it happens to people on interstates where they have no where to get out of traffic. There are more than 22 pages of 100s of reports of this reduced power message at: http://forums.edmunds.com/discussion/13406/chevrolet/impala/chevy-impala-reduced-engine-power-message/p1

Filed May 24, 2016 · Electrical · 130,000 miles · CA

I was driving down the road when the engine just completely lossed power... The car wouldnt start up unless I unplugged the battery for at least 10 minutes. The dashboard read engine reduced power.. Very scary situation..I dont feel safe driving this vehicle anymore.

Filed Apr 13, 2016 · Driver assistance, Electrical · NE

Ongoing issue with error message relating to "service traction control" "reduced engine power" appeared 4/10/2016. Ongoing history and service related to throttle position and sensor (also serviced) codes p2176; p 2135. 8/1/15 I have addressed through replacing of throttle position and sensor; battery cable (dealership svc dept suggested low voltage related to this issue - retested, issue continues) parts store has suggested "throttle actuator control module p 1516' codes also include p0121, po2135, p2119 found pmc to be faulty -- "repair and replaced" 12/30/2014; throttle body assembly replaced on april 5, 2014. This has been an ongoing issue for two years. Engine power drops and car will only drive at a low speed < 40mph. This is when the car is in motion. Various attempts to resolve the problem have been unsuccessful. This issue began at apx 140k miles and has reoccurred at 166l, 167k, 180k, 193k. Speeds that it has occurred has been at highway speeds of 60-65mpg to residential 25-35mph. Records have services dates are available; too many to upload all.

Filed Feb 15, 2016 · Acceleration, Engine · 191,000 miles · TN

Driving at 70 MPH on interstate and engine slowed down suddenly ,,,reduced engine power message came on

Filed Dec 22, 2015 · Engine · 150,000 miles · TX

My 2006 chevy impala frequently has "reduced power engine" "service traction control". We have replaced accelerator pedal sensor, replaced computer in steering column, replaced throttle body. Going on 2 yrs like this. My sister just received a recall on her 2011 impala about "reduced engine power". I called chevy dealer and my car is not part of this recall. In which im having same problem.

Filed Feb 17, 2015 · Transmission · 70,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet impala. While depressing the accelerator pedal from a stop, the vehicle jerked and lost power before moving forward. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000.

Filed Feb 14, 2015 · Engine, Transmission · 80,000 miles · WI

While driving home from work received engine reduce power and service traction control light. I was on the freeway going 65mph when this message came on and lost power to my car. I was nearly hit by cars behind me. Apparently my throttle body was at fault. About a year later had the exact same thing happen while coming home from work. Throttle went bad and was nearly struck by traffic again. Google chevy impala throttle body and you will see all the problems. Not sure how this has not been recalled yet. When I took the vehicle in for service I was told that they do at least 3-4 of these a week. How is this allowed to be put on cars when at any random point this could quit. They said it has an issue related to oil corroding the wires which would also explain why I go through 3-4 qts of oil every 3,000 miles. The oil does not drip anywhere but gm said this was standard and common.