| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
2006 Chevrolet Impala repairs by problem area
Engine (33%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)
Brakes and Traction Control (1%)
Suspension and Steering (23%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (12%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (17%)
Other (4%)
Chart based on 98 repairs.
2006 Chevrolet Impala engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (3%)
$500 - $999 (13%)
$100 - $499 (47%)
< $100 (34%)
Chart based on 32 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2006 Chevrolet Impala
Engine not specified
| 63000 mi US $3200 |
overheated, blown headgasket |
| 61000 mi US $200 |
Water pump failed causing the drive belt to shred. |
| 183000 mi US $75 |
Water pump leak. Replaced pump. |
| 151000 mi US $100 |
the accelerator sensor was bad |
2006 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan
303-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic FWD
| 98000 mi US $800 |
Bad sensors; replaced |
| 70600 mi US $175 |
Fixed oil leaks that showed up during year three. |
| 82000 mi US $500 |
Vehicle DIC (Driver Info Center) displayed "Engine Hot / A/C Off" and temp gauge dropped to zero. With no temp gauge, it was decided it was best to have it towed. Dealer replaced: Temp sensor Returned 2 week later for reflash of computer. |
| 241000 mi US $36 |
Replace oil pressure sending unit |
2006 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan
242-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 84200 mi US $183 |
Waterpump replaced at 83000 miles |
| 17730 mi | Emission canister vent solenoid-Replaced under Warranty |
| 33200 mi C $1130 |
Water pump and coolant crossover gaskets developed bad leak aand were replaced with all cost paid by owner. |
| 38000 mi US $900 |
Check engine light on (then off, then back on) plus sporadic warnings to tighten gas-cap - which was tight! Needed new sensor(s) . |
| 35000 mi | Head gasket was leaking not allowing hot air to blow and defrost the windshield. |
| 65000 mi US $30 |
Cooling line fitting. |
| 70000 mi US $375 |
Water pump replaced. Serpintine belt replaced. |
| 77000 mi US $250 |
Thermostat replaced |
2006 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan
211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 500 mi | Replacement of heater lines as part of TSB for reduction of noise coupled into cabin from EVAP Purge Valve operation. Prior to this repair a tapping noise could be heard though the firewall when the EVAP Purge Valve was activated. This noise was just a |
| 120000 mi US $630 |
Replaced water pump |
| 209000 mi US $360 |
replace exhaust pipe and mufflers |
| 87200 mi US $450 |
Replaced cooling pump and drive belt due to leak |
| 1520 mi | 1. Key could not be removed from ignition - replaced actuator plunger assembly. 2. Squealing Front Pass Door Window - needed to be reset on track and lubed. |
| 64800 mi | Car would not heat while in idle, we bled the hoses from the heater core and it fixed the problem. |
| 68000 mi US $120 |
Had to replace water pump. |
| 34000 mi | Car experienced massive coolant loss. Noticed coolant covering engine and underside of hood. Saw Dex-cool running down the back of the fan/radiator. Dealer pressure tested cooling system and replaced water pump under warranty. Seems OK after repair. |
| 100000 mi US $180 |
water pump leaking coolant |
| 80000 mi US $172 |
Check valve for fuel tank vent replaced. Onstar diagnosed |
| 114000 mi US $450 |
Water pump leaking, serpentine belt and upper and lower radiator hoses also replaced preventively |
| 152000 mi US $485 |
WATER PUMP SEIZED |
| 140740 mi C $120 |
damaged wire to transmission sensor |
| 94700 mi | Radiator was flushed and new coolant was added. The shop instructed me to drive around and carefully monitor it. They said that I MAY need a new radiator. |
| 98000 mi US $350 |
The water pump was leaking, causing a coolant leak and it was replaced. |
| 117000 mi | Oil leak around the oil filter. Persisted through many oil changes. Learned just before car sold that only would have cost about $150 to fix. |
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