Automatic transmission slipping gears on take off, wheels sound like bearings are going out, like a grinding noise. Changed the front brake pads and rotors together due to wheel wobble and brake sensors on display. Constantly displaying "service traction control" on message board. Dealership has refused to assist with this issue as well as any failures of the vehicle. Vehicle now is immobilized, and will not go into a forward movement only a reverse drive. Wheels are locked up and vehicle is stranded! Still making payments on this used purchase. Please advise!!!
2006 Chevrolet Impala suspension problems
18 complaints (3% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 64,000. 3 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 18
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- typical mileage
- 64,000
- crashes
- 3
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Front5
- Rear1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Chevrolet Impala suspension problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2006 Chevrolet Impala suspension
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 2006 Chevrolet Impala owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Very noisy front end components, it seems to be more noise at a slow speed. It rattles, roars, just very noisy. This is at slow speed going down a normal street.
The front sway bar developed a crack and required replacement to pass va safety insp prog..
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet impala. While the vehicle was parked, the contact discovered that the sway bar split at the seam. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the sway bar fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 137,000.
Tl* the contact owned a 2006 chevrolet impala. While driving approximately 66 MPH with the cruise control activated, the contact heard an abnormal noise as the speedometer decreased. As a result, the contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a ditch, landing 80 feet away. The contact also noticed that the axles were fractured. A police report was filed and there were unknown injuries sustained that required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system) but did not disclose if the veihcle was included or repaired under the recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 56,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Popping noise coming from front end of car. Noise occurs with acceleration, braking, shifting transmission or passing over speed bumps or rough roads. Generally occurs at lower speeds, less than 35mph, but occurs with higher speeds as well, although not as frequently. (possibly coming from sub-frame or sub-frame bolts?)
Swerved to miss a deer, ran off the road hit a light pole on passenger side,tore off front tier and suspension, car rolled a couple of times, blew out most of the windows, tore up the whole interior, slid into a guard rail and landed up right, and none of the air bags deployed! I broke my shoulder, collar bone and hand, the car had brand new tires.
While backing car started to jerk due to traction control problem caused distraction and I paused the car and looked at dash board and continued to back up hitting car in parking lot isle way- had the car repaired spent $ 900 on ABS traction control and front wheel bearings problem still exists and gm will not divulge what is causing the problem- car is not safe to drive- you cannot trust to pull out into traffic car stops when it should not.
Bought 2006 impala lt used in june 2009 with 41,000 miles replaced the factory tires didn't like the way they rode. Started hearing a grinding noise that got louder with acceleration mechanic said all four tires were bad wearing on the inside. The tires only have 21,000 miles on them and most of my tires last me 40,000 minimum. Did some online research found numerous complaints about premature wear for tires on chevy impalas. Looking at another $500 + for brand new tires if the place I bought them doesn't uphold the warranty which is for 50,000 miles/5 years. I really like this car but there a numerous problems major and minor gm needs to focus more on quality.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that while having the brakes inspected, she was notified that both front bushing on the a-frame were fractured. The vehicle was not taken to the repaired and the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 38,000.
Questions about the 2006 Chevrolet Impala suspension
Does the 2006 Chevrolet Impala have suspension problems?
Owners have filed 18 complaints about the suspension of the 2006 Chevrolet Impala, 3% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2006 Chevrolet Impala suspension problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 64,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Chevrolet Impala suspension?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Chevrolet Impala have bad suspension?
The Chevrolet Impala model years with the most suspension complaints are 2008 (117 complaints), 2007 (85 complaints) and 2000 (34 complaints).
Other 2006 Chevrolet Impala problems
Steering 135Electrical 124Transmission 108Engine 86Airbags 47Acceleration 41Brakes 35Visibility 29Tires 26Body 25Fuel system 20Driver assistance 18Seat belts 17Lights 12Wheels 10Locks 9Seats 2
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