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2006 Chevrolet Impala: excessive oil consumption

5 of the 524 complaints about the 2006 Chevrolet Impala describe excessive oil consumption.

owner complaints
5
of this car's complaints
1%
recalls
0
Is there a fix? 109 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Excessive oil consumption by model year

  • 2010
    1
  • 2009
    2
  • 2008
    2
  • 2007
    1
  • 2006
    5
  • 2005
    1
  • 2004
    3
  • 2003
    2
  • 2002
    5
  • 2001
    1
  • 2000
    3

What owners say

Filed Jan 12, 2021 · Engine · MI

As many other 5.3 liter gm vehicles during this period, my car has been burning oil, fouling spark plugs, and throwing check engine lights for many years due to this all-too common issue. It is a safety hazard, and all gm vehicles with this motor issue should be recalled and fixed. It poses a serious hazard when you attempt to pull out into the road and the car sputters and misfires and you have no power because oil is seaping past the rings.

Filed May 22, 2013 · Engine, Lights · CA

2006 chevrolet impala. Consumer writes in regards to transmission problems. *smd the consumer stated the transmission was slipping. She explained to the dealer, there was a recurring problem with the transmission. Each time, the consumer went to the dealer, she was informed they could not recreate the problem, and therefore no problem existed. Besides the transmission problem, there was a horrible ratcheting machine-gun type noise coming from behind the dash, when she changed the vent position. The loud noise lasted for about a minute and was almost ear-piercing. Also, the engine mount broke, the water pump, steering and tie rods failed, the engine burned excessive amount of oil, and the engine low oil light illuminated. The windows made a screeching sound, the sunroof would drag, the plastic headlight covered were fogged and faded. The tire pressure monitoring light was constantly on. On april 24, 2013. The consumer took the vehicle to an independent transmission shop to have them assess the same transmission slipping problem, she had been experiencing for seven years. They dropped the transmission pan, and they found fine metal, pieces of aluminum and clutch material in the pan.

Filed Apr 20, 2012 · Acceleration, Electrical · 60,400 miles · MN

I purchased a 2006 impala ss, just recently after reaching 60,000 miles my transmission started slipping in 4th gear and overdrive at highway speeds. A short 300 miles later the transmission failed completely while driving home from work on the interstate. I had the car towed to a local transmission shop where I was told it either needed to be rebuilt or replaced. I had it rebuilt for $2442 all out of my own pocket because my powertrain warranty had already expired. Now a mere 3 months later and now currently at 69,200 miles the new transmission is showing the same exact symptoms it had when it failed the first time. Again with no warranty and repair costs over 2000 dollars I will soon be forced to replace the transmission again. Not to mention rental car costs and the inconvenience of having this happen twice within a year and 10,000 miles apart. Other recent issues include a check engine light on for a cylinder 6 misfire due to an oil fouled spark plug and burning or using a full quart of oil every 1000 miles I'm sure major engine repairs are soon to come. It almost makes me sick to my stomach knowing I still have 4 more years to pay on this vehicle and all of these problems under 70,000 miles majority of which are highway driven. Needless to say this will be the last gm vehicle I ever own.

Filed Jul 5, 2011 · Engine · 24,000 miles · WI

2006 impala ss, 5.3l v8. Excessive oil consumption; 1 qt every 1,200 - 1,500 miles. Problem started before car reached manufacturer 3 year 36000 mile warranty. Dealer replaced valve covers to repair what were believed to be faulty pcv valves integrated into valve covers. Oil consumption continues. Dealer now wants to clean upper part of engine to open oil flow ports, still indicating oil is accumulating under valve covers and being pulled back into engine thru pcv valve. Dealer has never performed compression test to determine if problem is really related to combustion chamber problems, such as bad piston rings. Dealer has reported that this is a common problem on silverado pickup trucks with the same 5.3l v8 engine block. Car now has 51000 miles and problem has not been solved. Car will be going back to dealer with a demand for a compression check.

Filed Feb 16, 2009 · Engine · MI

Excessive oil consumption; 1 qt every 1500 miles. Impala 2006 ss. 5.3l. Dealer claims this is normal.

Questions about the 2006 Chevrolet Impala oil consumption

Is excessive oil consumption a common problem on the 2006 Chevrolet Impala?

5 of 524 owner complaints about the 2006 Chevrolet Impala (1%) mention excessive oil consumption. The model year with the most reports is 2002.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2006 Chevrolet Impala?

There are 0 recalls and 109 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

Other symptoms on the 2006 Chevrolet Impala

Loss of power 40Power steering loss 30Stalling 26Check engine light 25No deployment 22Jerking 22Slipping 22Transmission failure 21Fire or smoke 16Harsh shifting 14Hesitation 13Battery drain 12Grinding brakes 12Steering noise 12Seat belt 11Ball joint 10Door locks 10Engine failure 10Won't start 10ABS 9Headlights 9Airbag light 8Knocking 8Overheating 7Steering lock-up 6Won't shift 6Power windows 5Shudder 5Whining noise 5

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