Used 2006 Chevrolet Impala Consumer Reviews
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Noisy
Patrick, 01/21/2006
2006 Chevrolet Impala LTZ 4dr Sedan (3.9L 6cyl 4A)
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I have driven this car 700 miles since 1/3/06. I love the way it looks and its power but I can't stand the road noise. Those reviews that say its quiet and smooth are driving with the radio on, which is what I do now all the time. The brakes are great and being a senior citizen I like the OnStar feature. My last car was a 2003 Impala and what I miss in this car is the large rear window and normal size sideview mirrors of the '03. The rear defroster in the '03 was 3 times better than this new one also. It looks great outside and inside but this will be my last Impala. I got this car because my lease deal was excellent; it definitely wasn't my first choice.
SS review
wcslivik, 09/19/2008
2006 Chevrolet Impala SS 4dr Sedan (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
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Love the performance. It will beat just about any car on the road. Extermely nice to get in and out of traffic. I get so many comments about the ride. I am averaging 21 mpg, but I ramp on it a bit too. I'm sure I could sqeeze 23 mpg average if I drive concervative. I love the mufflers, they arnt exactly flowmaster, but aren't the stock Silverodo mufflers where you can't hear anything. It's perfect. The stereo is amazing. The only problem I've had with it is the AC outlets lost power, but other than that it's an amazing car.
Blown head gasket and other issues
Blown head gasket, 02/24/2010
2006 Chevrolet Impala LT 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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By 64,000 miles experienced the following issues: Blown head gasket, oil pan gasket leaking, Lower trans cooler line leaking, water pump blown, water pump gaskets leaking, and poor GM customer service. Local dealer was somewhat helpful. They did good work on the car. Wish I didn't have to go to them but the car is junk.
Oil consuption
jim, 09/23/2008
2006 Chevrolet Impala SS 4dr Sedan (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
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I was just on the web checking to see if any others had a oil problem. Was surprised to find many of the same problems I've had. The car goes through 1 to 2 quarts of oil between changes. Braking is not as good as it should be. The dealership has replaced the tire monitor for the right front tire, and the entire computer at least 5 times now. That became so frustrating that the first thing I do when I get in now is hit the button to get rid of the message. Other small misc problem too small to list. Really a shame because I love to drive this car
The "chancey" first year
raboyd, 02/26/2009
2006 Chevrolet Impala LS 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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We loved driving this car (one of the very first of the new model year) from the moment we bought it, it was a head- turner for months. This was our first GM product in 2 decades, even our base model was attractive and well equipped. The silver Impala was reliable and nimble and boy would the new (at that time) 3.5 liter V-6 scoot. This was certainly not your 80's Chevrolet metallic paint either! I had never driven anything quite like it and the base price was $1000 cheaper than the previous year. The kids, always named our cars, "Jenny", "Tootsie" and "Geraldine" based on the first experiences it was no surprise when the kids came up with the very different: "Rocket".