2006 Chevrolet Impala (gmx 211) Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2006 Chevrolet Impala (gmx 211), and owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2006 Chevrolet Impala (gmx 211)
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Seats
Certain vehicles equipped with a manual passenger seat adjuster fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages." the left floor mounting bracket may be mislocated.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the seat adjuster and replace it if necessary free of charge. The recall on july 2, 2006. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438.
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2006 Chevrolet Impala (gmx 211) have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. Reports cite 3 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 22,645 miles. Complaints peaked in 2006 with 14 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“I was driving at night coming to a sudden fall out of nowhere it was thick put my brakes on the slowdown next thing you know i'm coming up on the tree i looked at the speedometer 45 miles an hour best”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 15, 2020 · Air bags
“Transmission slams into gear from a start. Transmission will slip while stopped then jerk into gear and accelerate roughly. Dealer will not cover as it is intermittent. *tr”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 8, 2012 · Power train
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2006 Chevrolet Impala. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 19–22 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 16–18 / 23–28 |
| Fuel | Gasoline or E85, Premium, Regular |
| EPA class | Large Cars |
| Engine | 6/8 cyl, 3.5/3.9/5.3 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd |
Checking a specific 2006 Chevrolet Impala (gmx 211)
How do I know if my 2006 Chevrolet Impala (gmx 211) has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2006 Chevrolet Impala (gmx 211); your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Chevrolet dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 06V215000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Chevrolet models
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- Equinox9,161 complaints
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- Blazer8,192 complaints
- Suburban8,164 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.