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2006 Chevrolet Impala (gmx 211) recalls and problems

1 recall and 20 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2006 Chevrolet Impala (gmx 211).

1
recalls
20
owner complaints
1
complaints mentioning a crash
0
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2006 Chevrolet Impala (gmx 211) recalls

Seats

NHTSA campaign 06V215000 · reported June 15, 2006 · GENERAL MOTORS CORP. · 2,023 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Certain vehicles equipped with a manual passenger seat adjuster fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages." the left floor mounting bracket may be mislocated.
The risk
In a severe vehicle crash, the seat adjuster may separate from the mounting bracket, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the seat adjuster and replace it if necessary free of charge. The recall on july 2, 2006. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Jan 15, 2020 · Air bags · 200,000 miles · crash reported

I WAS DRIVING AT NIGHT COMING TO A SUDDEN FALL OUT OF NOWHERE IT WAS THICK PUT MY BRAKES ON THE SLOWDOWN NEXT THING YOU KNOW I'M COMING UP ON THE TREE I LOOKED AT THE SPEEDOMETER 45 MILES AN HOUR BEST TO TRY TO HIT IT HEAD-ON BUT IT'S GOING UP INTO A HILL SO. TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE BUMPER PASSENGER SIDE PUT A CHAIN…

Mar 18, 2018 · Unknown or other · 14,000 miles

DASH HAS COME UP FROM WINDSHIELD

Aug 8, 2012 · Power train · 105,000 miles

TRANSMISSION SLAMS INTO GEAR FROM A START. TRANSMISSION WILL SLIP WHILE STOPPED THEN JERK INTO GEAR AND ACCELERATE ROUGHLY. DEALER WILL NOT COVER AS IT IS INTERMITTENT.

Aug 14, 2006 · Electrical system

I PURCHASED A 2006 IMPALA GT IN JANUARY. AROUND AUGUST 3, 2006, MY FOB KEY STOPPED WORKING. I CALLED THE DEALER AND SET AN APPOINTMENT FOR SAT. AUG 5. THEY FIXED MY KEY AND AS I WAS LEAVING AN EMPLOYEE INFORMED ME THAT SHE HAD TO GET HER KEY FIXED APPROX. 6 TIMES. MONDAY, AUGUST 7, 2006 AS I WAS WALKING TO MY CAR I…

Jul 10, 2006 · Visibility · 500 miles

A WEEK AFTER PICKING UP THE VEHICLE, THE DRIVER'S WINDOW WAS MAKING SCREECHING SOUND WHEN LOWERED. I TOOK IT BACK ON JULY 3, 2006. THE INSIDE DOOR PANEL WAS REMOVED AND THE ACTUATOR WAS LUBRICATED. LESS THAN A WEEK LATER THE SCREECHING NOISE CAME BACK. I THEN TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT CHEVROLET WAS…

Impala (gmx 211) model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2006 12010

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Questions

Does the 2006 Chevrolet Impala (gmx 211) have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2006 Chevrolet Impala (gmx 211), the most recent reported on June 15, 2006 (Seats). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Chevrolet Impala (gmx 211)?
Owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (6 complaints), followed by structure (4).
How many 2006 Chevrolet Impala (gmx 211) complaints mention a crash or fire?
1 of 20 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 3 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received January 15, 2020.