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2006 Impala LS 236,000 miles
truexemplar, 07/29/2014
2006 Chevrolet Impala LS 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
29 of 29 people found this review helpful
We bought a new 2006 Impala LS with front bench seat and are very pleased with it. We have 236,000 miles (all highway) and looking to move it out but have not found anything I like. It is still my new car. I have only had 3 repairs including a water pump the most expensive. My oil change mechanic says take it on trips and I do. I really can't believe how dependable the car has been. We averaged 27.7 mph overall. Going on 630 mile round trip this weekend. Should I go to 250,000 miles?
Love My Car
brianm20nascar, 01/02/2011
2006 Chevrolet Impala LT 4dr Sedan (3.9L 6cyl 4A)
47 of 49 people found this review helpful
First up. I'm a mechanic and I've been reading the reviews on here. I love it when people complain about having to do a repair or 2 to their car, then mention it has 96,000 miles on it. This review is also probably coming from the guy who doesn't believe in regular maintenance of a vehicle and spends as little money on it as possible. My 2006 Impala 3.9 LT3 has 26,000 miles on it, and Its one of the better cars I've seen GM make. I have seen NO problems with my car personally. And I take very good care of my car. All options work as expected. and I can start my car from 200 ft away in the house with the remote. Awesome for cold days. 31 mpg at 70 mph on trip to Tennessee. Great Car.
2006 SS Impala
jack, 08/23/2006
2006 Chevrolet Impala SS 4dr Sedan (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
28 of 29 people found this review helpful
I recently purchased a 2006 SS and I have to say that I have been impressed. This SS is a blast. This car is not a BMW or some make that costs 2 To 3 times as much. It is a very competitively priced car that will do 150+, gets 25+ MPG and will out accelerate just about anything in it's class 0-60 MPH. If you want to pay 40- $60,000 for a foreign car that will do this then great, but for my money, this car is has big bang for the buck.
No Trunk Access If Battery Dies
Alfred Refice, 01/13/2006
2006 Chevrolet Impala LS 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
15 of 15 people found this review helpful
After I purchased the Impala, I found that the only way to open the trunk was the remote on the key-fob or a button on the dash - both of which are useless if the main car battery dies. The owner's manual says if the battery dies the owner could access the trunk if a fold down rear seat is available. The base model LS does not have a fold-down rear seat, therefore, if the battery dies then all items in the trunk (such as jumper cables) are inaccessible.
Great car
mopardave, 12/24/2014
2006 Chevrolet Impala LS 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
I have 260 000 km on the car. The car still runs great. The low oil pressure warning came on, mine was easy fix, changed the switch ($37) and thermostat (run hot, ac off warning) replaced. I hope to get to 400000km. Everything still works well and it drives like the day I bought it.
Great Car
oildawg, 09/08/2011
2006 Chevrolet Impala LS 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
27 of 30 people found this review helpful
Im suprised at all the negative reviews, then again as a former service manager, no I'm not. I bought my Impala brand new & have put over 140k on it with little or no trouble. 1 water pump @ 42k...with dealer assistance, 1 window regulator, and a battery. Ride, drive, and performance is still great. I am a maintenance freak and take great car of my cars, my plan is to give to my son for college and it will have about 180k then. I see no resson why this car wont go 2-300k.
06 Chevy Impala LTZ Rocks
philz94tt, 03/23/2014
2006 Chevrolet Impala LTZ 4dr Sedan (3.9L 6cyl 4A)
24 of 27 people found this review helpful
This Impala LTZ is a very solid vehicle with only a couple issues. It will need a water pump and thermostat at about 8 years into service. There was also a recall on the power steering hose that was handled very well by the local dealer in the 2011 to 2012 time frame, 3.9 liter with 240 HP is responsive. The gas mileage is very good, ride comfort is great, no noises in my vehicle, interior is good for top of the line, the top of dash does seem a bit cheap and needs a good amount of detailing to look good, the sun will hammer that spot and the leather seat areas close to the windows need to be treated with leather conditioner. Bose sound system is very good.
Great First Car
Carl, 12/12/2015
2006 Chevrolet Impala LTZ 4dr Sedan (3.9L 6cyl 4A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
I learned to drive on my impala and have loved it since day one. The only issues its had are power steering which seems to be common but is worth it to own a fun to drive sedan. Since ownership ive put a flowmaster exhaust after market HID headlights and other mods. It makes a pleasant noise when you accerlate. My car now has 128000 miles and has been trooper. Only complaint is antiquated trans and the engine not being tuned to full potential. 242 hp from a 3.9 seems low when 3.6 now makes 303
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1001.1
dwilcox, 04/09/2014
updated 12/27/2022
2006 Chevrolet Impala LT 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
13 of 14 people found this review helpful
315,000 miles on the odometer-still runs good-transaxle makes a roaring noise which gets louder when turning left- still haven't changed rear brake pads yet-the front pads were change last year but had plenty of miles left on them-it's the way a drive that made them last-frequent oil changes and light on the gas pedal have been the key . gas mileage hasn't changed- I use fuel injector clean , and change air filters often- I live in Phoenix,AZ- it's never overheated- and I have never had any problems with any of the recall items for this car- it has some dents and dings - I'm happy. 2019-I have 335,000 miles on the car now still runs good. I replaced the radiator and still haven't replaced the rear brake pads.345,000 miles on it,still running good! 4/27/21 coming up on 350,000 miles miles ,stilll runing good! 355,000! 12/28/2022 361,000 miles still running , it's my to work and back car. I got the 2016 Impala Limited ltz 4yrs ago for weekends and trips,no problems so far.
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Never again...
aorunes, 02/22/2013
2006 Chevrolet Impala SS 4dr Sedan (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
16 of 18 people found this review helpful
I bought this car with 32k mi now at 65k: Came with a clean carfax/auto check (not 100% accurate I know). At first I loved this car it only needed the TPMS sensors replaced which I could live without. We here I am a year and a half later and wish I hadn't purchased this lemon... Lets see: So far I have had to replace: Rotors,Pads (normal), Front engine motor mount, power steering pump return line, HVAC blender solenoid (i think its going out again). It needs a fuel pump sending unit(got to buy the whole pump), now has a #1 Cylinder misfire (which is way to common to not recall), Shifts hard so transmission work is in my future. All with daily commuting.. no real rough driving
Impala LT-3.9L-Nice ride
Matt Lark, 11/15/2005
2006 Chevrolet Impala LT 4dr Sedan (3.9L 6cyl 4A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I just purchased a 2006 Impala LT with the 3.9L engine. This car is suprisingly quiet and rather quick for a V6. The car gets up and goes and I've been able to reach 29MPG on long highway trips(if you keep it at 70). The LT package with the optional 3.9L engine also includes the 17" wheels and real dual exhaust. This package makes the car look rather nice. The interior is great and the auto start standard was a good idea. This car is superior when compared to Accord, Camry, Altima and Ford 500. The LT-3.9L can be purchased for under 24,000 which makes it a great value as well.
2006 New Impala
robertsilas2, 10/11/2006
2006 Chevrolet Impala LS 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
I wanted the biggest car I could get with lots of room and comfort for the lowest possible price. That's what I got. Good acceleration and passing power. But the engine seems to lug when turning the corner from a stop. What's up with that?
Our Impala gets 28 mpg
Jayne, 08/17/2009
2006 Chevrolet Impala LT 4dr Sedan (3.9L 6cyl 4A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I was afraid of buying another American car. Last Pontiac gave us loads of trouble. We bought the 2006 Impala sedan new and have been pleasantly surprised. Thus far, it has been as reliable as the Honda Accord I drove in the past. I don't understand why they are giving this car such low fuel mileage ratings. Our car has the V6 engine and is 4- door sedan. We average 28 mpg. Recently someone backed out of parking lot same time as me and our bumpers hit. It just scratched a little paint on my bumper. All things considered, I would buy another American car, especially the Impala.
Awesome Car!
bryan, 01/11/2007
2006 Chevrolet Impala SS 4dr Sedan (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
Probably the fastest car I've ever owned. I'm 60 years old and had plenty of cars! Love this sporty sedan! Not since 1961 have I had an Impala so nice!
GM has finally done it!
Don, 09/28/2006
2006 Chevrolet Impala LS 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
12 of 14 people found this review helpful
Smooth quiet ride. Exceptional fuel milage. I test drove the Toyota Camry and Buick LaCrosse. Both nice cars, but Impala beats them both hands down. Thank you GM for finally producing a car a that can compete in every way shape and form with the Toyota Camry. Keep it up and you'll have a customer for life. We all knew you could do it, and you have with the all newly designed '06 Impala.
Impala SS 2006
Dave M, 11/11/2006
2006 Chevrolet Impala SS 4dr Sedan (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
We have 9,500 miles on our car and absolutely love it. On my last mpg run of 114 miles on the interstate from Billings to Colstrip I got 30 mpg. I wouldn't trade this car for anything else.
Bullet Proof
Darren, 03/03/2010
2006 Chevrolet Impala LT 4dr Sedan (3.9L 6cyl 4A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
I am a police officer, and I was issued an '06 impala 3 years ago. I have easily put 2700 hrs sitting, driving, and idling in this car. With stiffer suspension, and different seats this is a stock LT with the 3.9 liter engine. It rocks! I have gone though 3 front brakes, 2 sets of tires and a trany line at 85000 miles. Other than that, I have had nothing but regular oil changes. I drive this car very hard everyday! I still have it, and it has 91000 miles on it. As it is due for retirement very soon, I thought I would give it some props. It still has the giddy-up to get the speeders out there, and I am still comfortable in it. My wife and I are looking to buy one now, great car!!!
2006 SS rain management system failure
tompmn, 07/05/2012
2006 Chevrolet Impala SS 4dr Sedan (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Our 2006 Impala SS leaks A LOT on the drivers side by the emergency brake every time it rains. I inquired with my Chevy dealer and said my car leaks when it rains without providing details and the technician indicated the "rain management system" has failed. He told me to look at the headliner and see if there is a water stain. Sure enough there was. I inquired if there was a recall and he said no, it will cost minimum of $500 to look at it and $135 hour to trace the leak. All original equipment, no rust or windshield change. This is our second Impala and i am extremely disappointed with Chevrolet Quality and their position. I would not buy another Impala.
Worth it still after all these years
Raz Neko, 02/08/2021
2006 Chevrolet Impala SS 4dr Sedan (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
We bought a 2006 blue impala ss back in 09 and it’s still my daily driver, 245,000 miles. The only setback was having to replace the engine @200k as well as rebuild the transmission because the one they put inside it exploded from the power of the v8. I recommended this car for someone who wants cheap power, but also gas efficiency. ( when the damn thing decides to go to 4cyl mode)
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Best Car I've Owned
Kevin, 11/25/2006
2006 Chevrolet Impala LTZ 4dr Sedan (3.9L 6cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I had to buy a new vehicle after an accident. I did a lot of research and I had narrowed it down to the Imapla and a Camry. I drove an '07 Impala and decided that was the car (I bought an '06 to get the price break). The LTZ has the 3.9L engine. It is very powerful, even in a car the size of the Impala. The seats are just great. The leather is soft and comforatble. The interior styling is very clean and refreshing. The trunk is huge! I really think GM has gotten much better. They think of little things that you just don't find in other cars like the delayed door locking allowing you to open another door after pushing the lock button. Very nice!
280K and still rolling... with significant repairs
Impala Mom, 01/28/2020
updated 04/06/2021
2006 Chevrolet Impala LT 4dr Sedan (3.9L 6cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Update 4/5/2021 (280K Miles): The transmission has not failed, but both cam position sensors did, and my local shop mis-diagnosed it as a transmission failure. Thankfully the transmission shop was honest, they sent me on my way with no charge and a recommendation for a better mechanic. No major repairs since the cam sensors. There is a steady oil leak (about 1 quart / 1000 miles), and the AC mixer door actuator has failed (a repeated offense, I've replaced each of the 3 AC actuators at least once now) resulting in a steady "tock-tock-tock" noise whenever I switch from hot to cold air. The driver's seat has jammed (2nd time in 3 years) and is unable to be adjusted forward and back for different drivers. So, the car has developed a few nuisance items, but these are not unexpected in a car of this age, I think. I bought my 2006 LT Impala used with 35,000 miles in 2007. Since then it's been a workhorse, safely carrying me up and down the east coast. Currently the odometer reads 253,000 miles. I do have two maintenance related complaints about the car though. The most persistent issue I've encountered are the brakes, which consistently shudder when applied. This happens regardless of the age of the brakes or force applied. The other issue I've had is transmissions. The first transmission went out at 121,000 miles. I had it rebuilt, and it went out again at 180,000 miles. I replaced it with a remanufactured transmission from jasper, and haven't had any issues since. It's worth noting though that I've only put 70,000 miles on this latest transmission, so it may fail too. Time will tell. All in all, it's been a great car and I believe it will keep it running for at least another 100,000 miles, as long as I keep feeding it transmissions.
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Good but not great
jzinger34, 02/28/2013
2006 Chevrolet Impala LT 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I bought this car brand new in 2006 and have been pleased. I now have 125,000 miles on the car but not without complaints. I have had a check engine light for months because of valve on the top of the gas tank. $300 in labor to fix $10 part. I had to have gasket on oil filter mount replaced. $5 gasket, $140 labor! The electrical system is much to be desired. I got the premium BOSE system in the car but only certain speakers work at certain times. Mostly just rear speakers, sometimes just fronts, sometimes speakers on right side. As of this morning, the transmission started shifting hard. I am pretty worried after reading all the tranny reviews on here.
SS super sport Chevy
Isaac, 04/03/2016
2006 Chevrolet Impala SS 4dr Sedan (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
I have to say that this is my favorite car I have ever owned. I have owned BMW 330, Cadillac STS v8 northstar, Mopar 5.7 hemi, Benz e320 and I love the way this car performs and drives. It is the best V8 I have ever driven. All I can say is I love Chevy and the next car I am buying will be a Chevy Corvette I want more power and performance now. This car is great and I bought it used with all service records and it's nice. It such a value.
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Get what you paid for...
ferdinand1201, 11/07/2014
2006 Chevrolet Impala LT 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
I purchased my '06 Impala last month after a week I noticed a leak under engine. I sent it back to auto dealer I bought the car, they replaced the oil gasket. The leak disappeared, cold days just around the corner I switched heater dial and a loud ticking noice annoys me which last for a minute or so. Besides any reviews I read here no problem with tranny or engine KNOCK ON WOOD! But, I love it for now... we'll see.
140k miles and it never let me down.
Mario Alvisi, 08/01/2015
2006 Chevrolet Impala SS 4dr Sedan (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
8 of 10 people found this review helpful
I bought new and have 140k miles so far. I have detected a little slippage in the tranny recently. Other than that, never a problem, just basic maintenance. Fast, comfortable, sedan. Torque steer is evident and annoying at first. Once you get used to it you know how manage it.
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The worse decision I ever made.
officernate, 07/16/2012
2006 Chevrolet Impala SS 4dr Sedan (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
17 of 24 people found this review helpful
I bought this car brand new and spent the first 12 months in and out of dealerships to fix, repair, replace, or other wise upgrade something that has broken or been recalled. Since then, I have found out that the brake rotors are smaller then they should be for a car this size, the A/C unit has several issues dealing with the compressor clutch, and blend door actuators (keep a stock of those if you have this car.) The steering is horrible and I've had multiple issues with the power steering (hoses, rack and pinion, etc.) The transmission will live only to its warrenty and no longer. Be prepared to get a new one after 75,000 miles. It leaks oil like no other car I've ever driven.
Enjoyable and Simple Sedan
joe_bob, 04/04/2015
2006 Chevrolet Impala LT 4dr Sedan (3.9L 6cyl 4A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
I have driven this impala for almost 37,000 miles now it had about 35,000 on it when I started driving this car. It completely changed what I expected from a car. I had previously thought that all cars where like the honda pilot aka: uncomfortable however this car with the seat warmers is absolutely wonderful. I regularly commute about 2 hours a day and have very little back pain the whole time. I also took this car on a road trip from Ohio to Alabama and experienced only a small amount of discomfort. This car is surprisingly reliable considering it is the first model of its generation. Some people may think that the stereo is outdated. However, I find it works fine for my needs.
Disappointing
Ryster, 09/16/2006
2006 Chevrolet Impala LT 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
Purchased my new '06 Impala LT, glacier blue, new in late July '06. Now have 2100 miles on it. Performance of the 3.5L V6 is perfectly acceptable for my 60 mile round-trip daily commute. Gas mileage has been around 22mpg regardless of driving conditions and A/C use (nowhere near the 21/32 rating on the sticker...I expected to average around 24-25 overall). Exterior build quality excellent. Interior build quality poor. Numerous creaks/squeaks/rattles in the dash. Driver seatback creaks when you lean back or shift in the seat. Seat also creaks when going around turns or even just accelerating from a stop. OEM Goodyear tires are dangerous in the rain. I plan to trade in 2yrs.
2006 Impala Super Sport
dennis penberthy, 02/24/2006
2006 Chevrolet Impala SS 4dr Sedan (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
The 2006 Impala SS that we bought was the first one in our area. Other Chevy dealers would stop us and ask to check it out because they couldn't get one. This car is not only very powerful but very comfortable to drive and ride in. The rear seat is one of the best to get into and also has one of the most comfortable rides I have ever seen. The fuel mileage is not the greatest but we get about an average of 22.5 mpg during the warm months and 21.6 during the winter. The highest we have gotten was 24.6 mpg. My 2004 Impala SS has a 3.8 Supercharged engine and it averaged 30.4 mpg on a trip to Oklahoma.
Just as good as the imports
Brian, 12/10/2006
2006 Chevrolet Impala LT 4dr Sedan (3.9L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Got my 3.9 Impala in July and have had nothing but rave compliments about the interior. My best friend has a 2006 Camry and tells me every time he's in my ride that I have a better looking interior. I love that next gen 3.9L and think if it isn't the best six out there it ranks in the top five. If they slap in that new 6 speed this would be a perfect drive train matching anything foriegn or domestic.
Could be better but age has something to do with that.
markb873, 08/18/2013
2006 Chevrolet Impala LT 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Purchased a 2006 Impala in December of 2012 at 67,000 miles. Pulled the service history from Chevy and found no major issues in the vehicle's past. Someone ripped the connector off the rear window defrost so that needed to be re-attached. This Impala had the factory fluid in the transmission causing the delayed shift issue common to these. Managed to eliminate that with a few transmission flushes, additives, and filter changes. Had to replace the lower intake gaskets as the engine was leaking coolant internally. Somebody tried to fix that with a few bottles of stop leak so the coolant looked like mud. Head gaskets have some external oil leaks but I haven't replaced them yet.
2006 Impala SS
SVB, 12/29/2005
2006 Chevrolet Impala SS 4dr Sedan (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Just got my Impala SS 5days ago and have been driving it constantly...I'm on vacation. I find the power unbelievable, love the exterior and interior, and am loving driving it. It has been fun learning how to work and program all the toys that are standard as well as all the optional equipment I got with the car. I love the car and would recommend it to anyone interrested in purchasing a full size performance sedan.
Impala SS
Lumpy, 11/08/2006
2006 Chevrolet Impala SS 4dr Sedan (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This car handles extremely well and has the power of a 1960s-1970s hi performance car (I've had a few). The technology is great, showing my when tires are low, what gas mileage I get at any given time, and a lot more. This car is the best buy out there.
Bought this 2006 with 120k on it DONT DO IT!
mike, 01/07/2019
2006 Chevrolet Impala SS 4dr Sedan (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought this car for my family of 4, having rented cars like this before for the family the room is great big trunk and great seating and comfort. It does get up and go. How ever Buyer Beware, the SS does have issues. before we bought the car it had two transmissions replaced in it. We owned it for almost 5 years of issues. We could not get out of it soon enough. after the we bought it the trans went out going up a hill the very next day, the dealer replaced it and three months later the reverse band went out, 12 months after that replacement we got a GM Reman Trans put in. the next day it would rev then slam in to gear. took it to GM they had the car about 4 weeks before they could not find a issue and replaced the trans again. after that we had to replace the radiator, spark plugs, steering rack, Oil pressure switch, tie rods, master window switch, key fobs, over heating. in the past month the issues were the battery going dead every few weeks, not being able to find the drain on the system, power steering whine that has been happening for the past few years that could not be fixed by the dealer, and the car over heating. i would say do not buy one. Not worth it unless you are going to put in a racing trans. but i would never buy one of these again.
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Don't ever buy impala ss again
kittycat23, 04/30/2010
2006 Chevrolet Impala SS 4dr Sedan (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
i bought 2006 ss impala nothing but problems my check engine light came on twice sensor went, the wheel bearings front two replace, radio went out on it quiet playing my cds all under 40,000 miles then my tires went less the 2000 miles i put on. bought 1200 a set went out, water pump went out at 42,000 my tie rod went at 50,000, remote starter broke, poor handling during the winter, the radiator croaked at 52,000, the transmission leaked twice the hose of it broke not under warranty, cost 250 dollars never ever buy a gm product again
No longer a Chevy fan
Ivey01, 01/26/2009
2006 Chevrolet Impala LT 4dr Sedan (3.9L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
My husband and I purchased two Impalas in May of 2006. First of all to those folks who have said the problems are related to TLC of your car, I couldn't disagree more. My Impala has had all the appropriate maintenance and yet it is still falling apart. The first year was okay, but approx 15 months after we bought it the Intermediate steering shaft & a tie rod had to be replaced, since then it has been one thing after another from emissions systems to the latest a power steering problem. Oil consumption and climate control have also been issues. The noisy windows I think are standard, on both of our cars the windows screech when you roll them down.
GM left me hanging.
gmletmedown, 07/26/2011
2006 Chevrolet Impala SS 4dr Sedan (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
30 of 55 people found this review helpful
I took my new bride on our honeymoon to Montana this past June (I'm from Arizona). Before leaving, I had the oil changed and had the entire car checked out before I left. As soon as I hit 76,000 (1,000 miles past my extended warranty) the transmission began to slip. I was left stranded and GM refused to help me. I was forced to pay for a local transmission shop to repair the car, luckily for me they seem to have done a good job. I will never buy another GM car. They do not build reliable cars and I have always supported them up until this. Here is a list of other problems that I've had to deal with: 1. I've gone through TWO waterpumps. The first waterpump went out because
Awesome Car
meat4mad, 03/10/2007
2006 Chevrolet Impala SS 4dr Sedan (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have nothing but great things to say about this car. My SS Impala gets great gas mileage, turns heads, and continues to see many compliments on the style of the car. Many mechanics can't believe that a 5.3L V-8 can fit into a car with front wheel drive! It shocks the heck out of them!
Everything rocks except Bose
quietpro, 05/04/2006
2006 Chevrolet Impala SS 4dr Sedan (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Helped my sister find a car and ended up buying one for myself. Hers is a 3LT, mine an SS. Love the engine, exhaust sound, power, build quality, and functionality. I traded my '02 Monte Carlo SS and my only regrets are the seats and the Bose sound system. The seats lack lateral support and regardless of what source you listen to, there is a hiss at anything less than 50% volume on the Bose system; very frustrating if you want to relax with the volume low.
Great car
loub52, 09/14/2006
2006 Chevrolet Impala SS 4dr Sedan (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
After heavily researching the Honda Accord, Subaru Forester and a variety of SUV's, 0% APR on the 2006 Chevy Impala SS prompted my wife and I to take a test drive. Glad we did. Total miles so far: 1,500. The interior is simply configured, no hard to find controls. Plenty of room in both the front and rear seats, and it has a distinctive exterior look. Then we drove it. Wow. More than enough power to handle any traffic situation, merging or otherwise. We have a family of 4 (kids age 11 and 16). Longest trip so far has been 260 round trip miles.
Love It
edwardo, 01/24/2007
2006 Chevrolet Impala SS 4dr Sedan (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I was looking for an everyday car for my wife that would be fun for me to drive on nights and weekends! We live in Maine so I decided to rule out the Charger because of rear wheel drive, and the Subaru WRX sti because she will not drive a stick. When we test drove the Impala I couldn't have loved it more. We have over 13,000 miles on the car already and neither of us get bored driving it when we get behind the wheel. The only problems we have had is who gets to drive and how much my replacement tires are going to cost once I burn these up. The remote starter also has malfuctioned and is kinda cheesey. All in all I would recomend it to anyone.
Nice car with a few quirks
Johnny, 12/26/2006
2006 Chevrolet Impala SS 4dr Sedan (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Love remote start. Engine performance fine (acceleration at all speeds). Mileage decent (wish it were a little better). Handles pretty good. Stay away from the cloth interior. Dash makes some kind of noise (rubbing of some sorts). Seems to happen on bumpy roads. Trunk space nice
Fold down rear seats
Frank Master, 01/12/2007
2006 Chevrolet Impala LS 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Fun to drive. Needs more cup holders! Did not get fold down rear seats option. This could be a problem, seeing that there is no keyhole to access the trunk. If you have dead battery, you won't be able to get jumper cables out of trunk.
See The USA
B. Frank, 01/25/2006
2006 Chevrolet Impala SS 4dr Sedan (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Foreign car lovers are in for a surprize if they are truly looking for the cake and eat it too package. Quiet,great ride, smooth comfortable feel even in gusty crosswinds. A sophisticated manner that has immediately brought compliments from passengers. Experienced drivers only! This car will keep you very busy if you ask for all the ponies at once, and it delivers like a true SS. This car is an excellent value, something Chevrolet is known for and serves it up in style with American pride. "See The USA"
Christine
G.R., 12/15/2022
2006 Chevrolet Impala SS 4dr Sedan (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Got IT New in 2006. I have Been in and out of dealership for the pass 17 years. No killing, my glove box is full of pink Bills. I am a mécanique engenering officer in the Army but this car is a do not Buy. Had to spend around 25 k over the years.
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Great car
Dale, 08/21/2018
2006 Chevrolet Impala LS 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Excellent performance and value
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I guess I'm not the only one
LTAKBAR, 06/26/2010
2006 Chevrolet Impala SS 4dr Sedan (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I am in the U.S. Navy and traveled a lot my first 2 years I owned the car. At 37,000 miles, the transmission went out and had to be replaced. At 45,000 miles the steering went out and had to be replaced. The air sensors have not worked after the first year. Now I have the car overseas and it is impossible to find replacement parts or get the recall items fixed. My water pump went out in Bahrain and I had to have my original dealer in NJ find a spare and have it FedEx to me. I am waiting on my car to be shipped to Korea and I already know that there is no one here that can fix it. The car looks good and drives good, but the maintenance is a nightmare and expensive.
06 Impala SS
eeterson, 02/19/2012
2006 Chevrolet Impala SS 4dr Sedan (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Bought this car used with 60,000 miles. I ignored the fact I test drove it with check engine light and warning lights. Wanted this great looking big engine fueled car. Used car dealer turned the car over with all issues "fixed." Light came back on, transmission needed to be rebuilt. Dealer fixed that, had to fix trunk release issue. Power door locks stopped working. Sensors were going through the six months I had this car. Lots of little annoying things. Unreliable car but FUN TO DRIVE. Loved the power. And for all its flaws it was safe. I ended up rolling this thing pretty badly, totaled the car. Walked away uninjured.
Nice to drive - when it works
waldo57, 11/07/2012
2006 Chevrolet Impala LTZ 4dr Sedan (3.9L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I just (thankfully) traded in my 2006 Chevrolet Impala LTZ that I had for 3 years. It was a complete nightmare. I replaced the power steering pump twice, and had the power steering service four or five times on top of that. When the weather got cold, the power steering pump would "pressurize" and blow the hose right off, leaking power steering fluid all over the ground. The dealership charged me several hundred dollars to "fix" it, but by the time I traded it in several months later, the power steering pump was making a grinding noise again. Other than these problems, the car was very nice. It handled well, and has plenty of power for passing or moving in traffic.
Last Chevy
Gregory, 06/30/2008
2006 Chevrolet Impala SS 4dr Sedan (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
My Impala is a fun car to drive, but not a fun car to own. So far the tire monitor system has died twice after being repair or replaced (under warrenty). The remote start receiver has to be replaced. The steering shaft had to be repace because of looseness in the steering. The seat risers had to be replaced because the driver seat became loose. All of the repairs were done under warrenty but tire monitor system just died again and the warrenty ran out. This is going to be my last Chevy. Back to the Toyota, Honda, or Nissan. Don't like fixing and paying for a car at the same time.