2006 Chevrolet Impala visibility problems

Filed Jan 1, 2018 · Visibility · 109,176 miles · CA

The driver side sun visor does not stay up and it falls into your view when driving. This is a common issues with these cars. This should be a safety recall as it could fall into view of the windshield unexpectedly and cause a car crash.

Filed Apr 13, 2015 · Visibility · 168,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet impala. While driving approximately 70 MPH, the contact noticed that the heating system failed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the heating system blower motor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 168,000.

Filed Feb 9, 2015 · Visibility · 122,225 miles · IL

Just purchased on 02/02/2015 the car comes with remote start so cleaned the icy snow off the car and windows. Got into the drivers side put on my seatbelt the car had shut off after warming up.so I put the key in and started the car pushed the the spray button. The passenger side worked the drivers side did not.after going online I found out page after page of complaint's why no recall this is a safety issue they say it cost $300.00 to 600.00 each side gm made the problem they should bay to fix it.

Filed Jan 28, 2015 · Visibility · 82,562 miles · FL

Tl*the contact owns 2006 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that the rear passenger's side power window assembly failed. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the power window regulator assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 82,562.

Filed Aug 23, 2014 · Body, Visibility · WI

The inside of the cars windows would fog and then ice up during last years winter. Could not see out the windows except small area of drivers side front window. Took into dealerships twice and they could not figure out why or fix it.

Filed Jun 28, 2014 · Electrical, Visibility · 85,000 miles · KY

There is a very common problem with 2006-2013 impala rear defrosters not working. Look on youtube and you will see the problem is very evident. Gm/chevy used a small bulkhead connector for the high current defroster wires located on the passenger side kick plate of the 2006-2013 impala's that burns out. This really should be a recall due to a fire hazard. The "how to" fix on you tube looks like it will work, but this really should be addressed and fixed by gm. Inexperienced mechanics trying to fix this may get hurt, let alone increasing the electrical/fire hazard by improperly "fixing" the problem. Gm is recalling their vehicles for everything else so why not fix a known problem? Sad for people in winter climates not being able to see out their rear window due to this systemic problem associated with the impala.

Filed Sep 9, 2013 · Visibility · 96,064 miles · WA · fire

Ss model: the driver side visor would not stay in place and when I was inspecting it the metal piece connecting the visor to the roof was extremely hot. After driving more you could smell an electrical fire. I got home and when I opened the door the interior lights were flickering. I then noticed that the visor was actually burned and it burned the interior on the roof. I then pulled the circuit breakers for all interior lighting. It's not fixed yet. I've had nothing but problems with this car. Two transmissions replaced, torque converter replaced, four batteries, water pump replaced, power steering pump replaced, engine mounting bolt replaced, windshield washer pump doesn't work, and the traction control/ABS warning lights are mostly on. When the warning lights are not on they both "work" when they not supposed to. None of these problems has been under warranty. An awful lot wrong for a car with less than 100,000 miles.

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 Mar 16, 2012 · Visibility · 84,509 miles · PA

Windshield wipers stopped working while driving on highway in rain. 2nd failure in 19 months. Wiper transmission assembly replaced both times.

Filed Feb 7, 2012 · Electrical, Visibility · MI

Rear defrost does not work, light turns on but does not defrost rear window.