2006 Chevrolet Impala: complete transmission failure

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 Jul 7, 2019 · Transmission · 148,000 miles · MN

3rd transmission replacement in less than 150,000 miles

Filed Nov 8, 2016 · Transmission · 129,537 miles · MN

Transmission failure lost 4th gear overdrive while cruising on the highway. Vehicles rpms rev like car is in neutral. Causing me to stop on the shoulder of the interstate with passing traffic at 75 MPH.

Filed Nov 8, 2016 · Transmission · 94,650 miles · MN

Transmission slipping in and out while in overdrive. 2nd transmission replacement on this vehicle in less than 100,000 miles.

Filed Nov 8, 2016 · Transmission · 129,537 miles · MN

Transmission failure number 3. Cars current mileage is 129,537. 2006 impala ss 5.3 litre ls4. Transmission failed at 54k miles, 96k miles, and again now at just short of 130k miles. This is [xxx] and gm refuses to do anything about it. There's thousands of posts online about the impala ss/grand prix gxp from 2006-2009 with the ls4 5.3 v8 and 4t65e-hd transmission combo. The oem horse power of the engine is 303 sae hp. The 3t65e transmission is only rated for 260 hp. Thousands of failures and people stranded across the us with these cars. When will someone do something about it? Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jan 16, 2015 · Transmission · 89,000 miles · MI

In dec 2011/transmission failed at 88900 miles on my impala that I purchased brand new, car was out of warranty, I paid half and gm paid half , to rebuild transmission- so I thought, nov 2013- 25000 miles later, trans started to fail again, I called gm, opened another case, no results or response, once again, dec 2014, I contacted gm again, transmission gone in car approx. 30,000 miles later, from when they initially rebuilt the trans, and the dealer now wants 2200 to put a trans in the car, I paid almost 2000 before in dec.2011/jan2012 for that trans to be rebuilt, here it is 30000 mile later and the trans is going...they should have re-called the transmissions in that car, because everyone has same horror story about the 2006/2007/2008's transmissions/ I have 3 separate case #'s with gm, regarding that trans on my car. I also own a 2013 malibu, so the 2006 impala had not been driven enough for the trans to be gone on it again.

Filed Oct 14, 2014 · Electrical, Transmission · 90,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that the key failed to remain in the ignition. Once the vehicle was started, the transmission failed to switch gears. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who stated that the ignition failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

Filed Jun 7, 2014 · Transmission · 90,000 miles · MD

From the day I purchased this car I've had nothing but trouble out of it, about the second to third week of me driving this car I notice a slight slip as I would take off from a dead stop it felt like as if there were banana peals under the wheels as I would begin to take off at first it was slightly... Now it will stutter vary badly then it will find the gear then take off!! From this occurring I've almost been in three accidents thank god that no cars hit me I've done numerous research on this car and everyone has the same problem transmission failure and the issues that I'm having seem like this is the beginning before the end, there's seriously needs to be a recall on the chevrolet impala transmissions everyone is having the same issue it's not safe and it's unfair to consumers I still can't believe that there hasn't been a recall on them, I hope no one has to die before it's noticed please do an investigation on this issue.

Filed May 2, 2014 · Transmission · 72,000 miles · VA

Traffic light turned green, attempted to accelerate, no forward movement. The rpms would go up, but the car would not move in any gear including reverse. Called onstar and they informed me that the transmission had failed. This is a '06 chevrolet impala ss with 72,000 miles driven. I had to pay for a 3k transmission to replaced the failed one. I was informed after the failure that this is an extremely common problem with the chevy ls4 engine and this transmission. Gm is well aware of these transmission failures, but refuses to recall them.

Filed Nov 18, 2012 · Transmission · 62,507 miles · MN

2006 chevrolet impala transmission failure at 62,700 miles.

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 Mar 6, 2012 · Transmission · 58,773 miles · PA

Transmission slipping, hard shifts, broken motor mounts. Transmission acts like it's not in gear, doesn't engage until about 2,000 RPM then slams into gear. Also slips when shifting from 1st to 2nd and again when in 4th gear. *tr transmission failure, the transmission fails to fully engage in to any gear when it is supposed to, it will slip and catch from a stop, the torque converter fails to lock up and all gears slip under moderate to heavy acceleration.