Problems with 2006 Chevrolet Impala ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Camshaft position sensor is making car fall dead while driving at any speeds

The check battery system light was on for about 3 weeks ,was driving down the road and the vehicle caught on fire and burnt to the ground, the fire department and state.police said that it was an electrical fire. iwas on the highway and barely got out of the car before the whole car was up in flames.

Key is stuck in the ignition switch when the vehicle is placed into park and powered off. i am to understand this is due to poor wiring.

It just been a like a real electrical problem like if i pull out in traffic is stalled it hesitate it has been hit a few times like that and like it just have to get a jump off every morning and every evening just to go anywhere and i truly don't know what to do i'm taking back to the dealer that i bought it from me at like i don't know what's wrong with it and i'm took it to a mechanic shop and they say it's electrical defect it it's going to kill the whole car and it's going to eventually kill me

Trying to put car in gear its stuck in park all because of wiring near the bottom of the gear shut the wiring is weak and breaks real easy whitch is a safety hazzard because then you can be stuck somewhere. this has happend on multiple occasions to me and others i think it needs to be recalled and thicker wires.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet impala. while the vehicle was stationary, the rear driver and passenger doors would not open when prompted. the vehicle was repaired by an independent mechanic and the motors in the doors were replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 76,000. the vin was not available.

I was driving the car earlier today in the power steering pump was making noise. so i check it it was empty i filled it up with power steering fouled.come to find out its a leak again. for the third time in that the lights been flickering since i bought the car for two days the check battery system light was on. then one day it cut off on me in traffic. while driving .then after a while i got a jump but the car didn't stay running on its on after the fifth try it stayed running.i was able to drive home now every other week so. i have to messing with cable cord on the battery to get the car to start. just so happened today my alternator. was on fire. the fire department had to cut all the wiring off that was connected to the battery just to stop the fire from burning .

Neither of the two horn buttons on the stearing wheel activate the horn. either the buttons do not work or the horn does not work.

I was driving down the road when the engine just completely lossed power... the car wouldnt start up unless i unplugged the battery for at least 10 minutes. the dashboard read engine reduced power.. very scary situation..i dont feel safe driving this vehicle anymore.

Takata recall my windows stop working all together my car some time dont go when i push the gas it will jerk real hard and then some times it takes along time to brake and this been a on going thing but when i called the dealer they gave me a hard time about if there where any recalls about it

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while reversing at approximately 10 mph, the engine stalled without warning. the vehicle restarted and resumed normally. the failure recurred numerous times. the failure occurred the same day the vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). the contact had not experienced the failure prior to the recall repair. the vehicle was taken back to dealer where the computer software was updated however, the failure persisted. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 156,446.

Ongoing issue with error message relating to "service traction control" "reduced engine power" appeared 4/10/2016. ongoing history and service related to throttle position and sensor (also serviced) codes p2176; p 2135. 8/1/15 i have addressed through replacing of throttle position and sensor; battery cable (dealership svc dept suggested low voltage related to this issue - retested, issue continues) parts store has suggested "throttle actuator control module p 1516' codes also include p0121, po2135, p2119 found pmc to be faulty -- "repair and replaced" 12/30/2014; throttle body assembly replaced on april 5, 2014. this has been an ongoing issue for two years. engine power drops and car will only drive at a low speed < 40mph. this is when the car is in motion. various attempts to resolve the problem have been unsuccessful. this issue began at apx 140k miles and has reoccurred at 166l, 167k, 180k, 193k. speeds that it has occurred has been at highway speeds of 60-65mpg to residential 25-35mph. records have services dates are available; too many to upload all.

My car won't shift from the park position, i had to lift up console cover and push release button in order to avoid paying for a tow. found out it was the wired connector or module or possibly wires that move when you shift gears.

The chevrolet impala i own has had major problems about a month after i bought the car.... the whole electrical area in the front has went haywire on me.... i cannot signal, or turn my bright lights on at any time.... plus, it will not start for me when i need it to, i always have to get a jump from someone, & that even takes between 10-20 minutes.... the place that i bought it from, the repairmen cannot fix it right for me, it is not fair to pay all this money for my car, which will not work right... i have not been able to use my signals for a very long time now, it is very, very frustrating to me.... i have been stranded on the streets, the highway, even at work after my shift, it has even stopped on me while taking my kids to & from school....

Rear defrost stopped working. when i looked into why, i found the large electrical connector thats behind the front passenger kick panel to be completely burnt. the connections are obviously not rated high enough to handle the amps needed. when i looked on line there is hundreds of people complaining about the same thing. this circuit is also not protected by a fuse. it's a miracle that this didn't burn my car to the ground. this is a very large problem with a large number of effected cars. mine was just a small electrical fire, but could have been much worse.

Tl* the contact owned a 2006 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while the vehicle was parked at a parking lot, the vehicle caught on fire. the vehicle was towed to an impound lot. the vehicle was destroyed. a fire report was not filed and there were no injuries sustained. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 88,838. updated 04/08/16*lj; updated 05/09/18*jb *cn

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet impala. when the ignition was turned to the off position, the key failed to eject from the ignition. as a result, the battery died. the failure recurred three times. the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 90,000. updated 06/14/16*lj the consumer was able to remove the key, after following directions from the internet. updated 06/20/16.*jb

Headlights flicker, driving down the road and parked. also battery drains every year.

At start up of my car the driver side airbag would say service required, but it would go away when we buckled up. when in a week it started to stay on. it no longer goes away. also now y when i shut off my car the radio will stay on even when you open the drivers side door and lock it. i have to manually shut it off.

Wire harness connection behind passengers side kickplate melting due to rear defroster window not having a timer to shut off. it stays on the whole duration of having the defrosters on which in turn melts the connection due to not having a inline fuse. the melting connection can cause fire due to arcing connection.

Tl* the contact owned a 2006 chevrolet impala. the contact was driving approximately 30 mph in very light rain when the vehicle exhibited an abnormal clicking noise four times successively. the front end of the vehicle then seemed to drop to the ground causing the steering wheel to seize, the traction control warning light to flash and the brakes to become inoperable. the contact also stated that the air bag erroneously deployed and knocked her unconscious. the vehicle then traveled off the roadway, into a woody area and crashed into a tree. the contact was awoken by the screams of her small children, who were sitting in the rear of the vehicle. two child passengers were injured and suffered lacerations to the face, contusions of the shoulders, face, head injuries and a concussion. the contact sustained a sprained neck, fractured spine, and a concussion, clotting in the skull, a chest wall contusion and lacerations to the legs. all three passengers required medical attention. the contact and all passengers were able to exit the vehicle without further injuries. a police report was filed of the incident, and the vehicle was towed from the scene. the contact was advised that the transmission and the motor had both fallen out of the vehicle prior to the crash and were still in the roadway. the vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. the contact received notification of a recall on the ignition switch one week after the crash occurred (nhtsa campaign id number: 14v355000 - electrical) . the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 186,000.

As i was driving on the expressway car slowed down only driving 5 mph... leaving me stranded on the side on the expressway. i just put a engine in the car so i know thats not the problem i always had the transmission worked on in the past. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start until after numerous attempts. the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system); however, the part needed was unavailable to perform the repair. the manufacturer was not notified of the issue. the failure mileage was unknown.

Ignition key switch. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet impala. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 14v355000 (electrical system) however, the parts needed were unavailable to perform the repairs. the manufacturer was not notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet impala. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system); however, the part was unavailable to perform the recall repair. the manufacturer was not notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

My gear shifter locked in the park mode after engine would start unable to shift into drive. *tr

When car is started low pressure oil light stop engine and car has ring chimes to tell you to stop driving car looked on line seems like a common complaint .i checked oil filled to proper level. *tr

Had purchased vehicle from dealer in ashland va back in september 2014. had no concerns about the vehicle until first trip not driving vehicle for a week and upon return vehicle would not start. had jumped started vehicle and got check engine light which was on for three days then cut off. in february 2015 had not driven vehicle for two week period and upon return vehicle would not start again. checked battery and had replaced along with cleaning positive battery post for corrosion. check engine light was on for two to three days then cut off - check code at firestone dealership showed code p2135 - dealership could not determine where possible power drainage could be coming from and recommended to take vehicle to chevy dealership and have them test for power drainage. as long as the vehicle is started/used without prolonged period of inactivity, vehicle operation for this model year is acceptable.

My vehicle has a safety recall for a ignition problem which will cause the vehicle key to move away from the on position and cause loss of engine pwer, no steering and no braking. i was not notified that my vehicle was included in this recall, i searched my vin number and found the recall on my vehicle. general motors failed to notify me of this deadly risk in my vehicle. i also have no information on where to take my vehicle fpor repairs. *tr

2006 chevrolet impala. consumer writes in regards to recall problem. *tgw the consumer stated after having the recall performed, the remote stopped working. *jb

2006 chevrolet impala safety recall consumer took vehicle to dealer. however, they didn't have the parts. *mw the consumer referenced recall # 14v355000. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet impala. the contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not notified. the vin was unavailable. the contact had not experienced a failure.

2006 chevrolet impala. consumer writes in regards to lack of parts to complete recall notice. *smd

2006 chevrolet impala. consumer writes in regards to parts unavailable to complete recall. *smd the consumer referenced recall # 14v355000. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet impala. while driving approximately 20 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning and caused another vehicle to crash into the front driver side of the contact's vehicle. the air bags failed to deploy and the air bag warning indicator illuminated. a police report was filed and no injuries were sustained. the vehicle was not repaired. the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was unavailable.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet impala. the contact received a notification for recall nhtsa campaign number 14v355000 (electrical system). the contact believed that the remedy that the manufacturer was implementing with this recall was ineffective, since the actual failure was the ignition switch that needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware that the ignition switch failed to lock. the approximate failure mileage was unknown.

My electoral system and starter has gone out on me many times this would be the 3rd time in the last year iv had to repair it. on my 2006 chevy impala. *tr

The gm "fix" for the ignition issue is to replace keys so that nothing can be attached to the key, including not even the fob, the "fix" is not to replace the faulty part to the ignition. i've had my car since 2006 and driven it all this time with a lot of other keys and the fob attached. during that time i have had no trouble with the ignition. i think there may be an engineering oversight: it stands to reason that having used the key with the weight attached for 8 years probably would have worn the internal connections based on the weight of the inserted key. it also seems reasonable, that now having a key that is light weight being inserted into the same chamber as the heavily weighted key, will mean that the new key won't fit or make the proper connection in the ignition because the new key will not be as heavy, and therefore the "fix" is really creating a new problem. why wouldn't the whole ignition apparatus having to do with the key be replaced as well as keys????? i think this is a big oversight, and a big problem. especially since all the testimony i heard or read about this issue from gm is that they would replace the "mis-sized part" --- i was surprised to learn from my dealer that it is the keys that are being replaced, and will not be able to have the fobs attached. this is surely deception, and if the "fix" has not been tested on every car, how can we trust that the new keys will work with the by now worn internal and incorrect part? this is a big problem. i've written to my senator about this. . .and will follow up with the representative. in the meantime, i go thursday to get the new keys. . .thereafter the old keys won't work with my car. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

First of all, i use my car to travel back and forth from school. i have noticed since i came home, stopping at stop lights, my car would cut off and then cut back on. also, my radio has changed stations by itself. then, my check engine light has been on. when i turn on my air or heat a knocking noise comes from my air vents and it last for about 5 minutes, i actually thought my car was about to blow up because i was not sure what was causing that. i hope this problem is resolved quickly. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet impala. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system) and stated that the part that was needed to remedy the recall was unavailable. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the contact had not experience a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet impala. the contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system); however, the part needed for the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was notified. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet impala. the contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system); however, the part needed for the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was notified. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet impala. the contact received nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). the contact stated that the part needed to remedy the vehicle was unavailable. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the contact had not experience a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet impala. the contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was notified. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while driving at 4 mph, the engine lost power and crashed into the rear of another vehicle. the contact mentioned that the vehicle stalled on several occasions. a police report was filed and there were two injuries reported that required medical attention. the vehicle was towed and repaired but the specifics were not available. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 82,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system) had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. the manufacturer stated that the part needed for the repair was unavailable. the contact believed that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. the contact had not experienced a failure. updated 10/09/14*lj updated 3/26/2015 *js

My key is stuck in the ignition of my 2006 impala. the first few times i was able to shift the car out of gear and back to park, while turning the key back and forth and the key would release. now the key is stuck and will not come out of the ignition. shifter is stuck in park. it starts just fine and goes into gear but i just can't shut it off. *tr

There is a very common problem with 2006-2013 impala rear defrosters not working. look on youtube and you will see the problem is very evident. gm/chevy used a small bulkhead connector for the high current defroster wires located on the passenger side kick plate of the 2006-2013 impala's that burns out. this really should be a recall due to a fire hazard. the "how to" fix on you tube looks like it will work, but this really should be addressed and fixed by gm. inexperienced mechanics trying to fix this may get hurt, let alone increasing the electrical/fire hazard by improperly "fixing" the problem. gm is recalling their vehicles for everything else so why not fix a known problem? sad for people in winter climates not being able to see out their rear window due to this systemic problem associated with the impala. *tr

I was on the freeway going 60-65 mph. my car jumped or i just felt a change and my rpm needle moved. as i tried to push in the gas pedal the rpm needle would move up to 4rpms but my speed wouldn't increase it was almost as if i was driving in neutral i pulled off to the side of the highway just in time for my car to stall. i sat there for only a minute and started it again and drove back home fine to my cousins shop where he found nothing wrong, no codes found and their was never a code displayed on the dash during this. my transmission fluid wasn't burned and it was clear and pink. i'm frustrated bc this is an gm issue and they aren't doing anything. i could of been hit and killed. my dad has a blazer that is sitting in our driveway for the same issue, the gm dealership among a couple other places can't find out what's wrong. someone please help me among others get gm to look into our cars at least for free. i have a child that is always in the car with me an if anything was to ever happen to us because of an issue gm won't resolve there will be many lawsuits including mine. *tr