2006 Chevrolet Impala engine problems
59 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2006 Chevrolet Impala — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal burning odor in the interior of the vehicle. In addition, there was smoke coming from underneath the hood. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the…”
filed Mar 4, 2026
“According to my obd scanner the components that are failed is the throttle body position sensor circuit A & the throttle body position sensor circuit B. Before this happened the check engine light was on for about a week, when I scanned the vehicle with the obd-II the code for a large leak in the…”
filed Aug 19, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Impala years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Impala | 2 | 7% |
| 2018 Impala | 7 | 12% |
| 2017 Impala | 21 | 18% |
| 2016 Impala | 20 | 18% |
| 2015 Impala | 19 | 6% |
| 2014 Impala | 56 | 9% |
| 2013 Impala | 30 | 11% |
| 2012 Impala | 40 | 16% |
| 2011 Impala | 125 | 25% |
| 2010 Impala | 88 | 20% |
| 2009 Impala | 179 | 22% |
| 2008 Impala | 134 | 17% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 Chevrolet Impala
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.