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2006 Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo 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 / Monte Carlo repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (4%)
$500 - $999 (13%)
$100 - $499 (34%)
< $100 (46%)
Chart based on 76 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 2dr Coupe
211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Monte Carlo in Illinois, United States Aug 2006 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Sep 20065000 miUS $2 | Power steering noise, dealership replaced p/s hose under warranty, 1 day later, same hose burst upon startup, spilling p/s fluid all over the driveway and engine compartment. towed back to dealership for same repair again. | ||
2006 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan
303-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Impala in Utah, United States Mar 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Sep 200819000 mi | Found bad tire pressure sensor in right rear wheel. | ||
| Sep 200924000 mi | Moldings were coming off. Had them re-attached | ||
| Chevrolet Impala in Ohio, United States Aug 2007 - Feb 2014 | |||
| Mar 200928000 mi | Power steering failed - noticed loud noise when turning wheel, and fluid was leaking under car. Had to keep filling ps reservoir to drive it to dealership. Under warranty, dealer replaced a ps hose and "intermediate steering column." | ||
| Dec 201158000 mi | premature paint/finish degradation inside trim failure erroneous messages by the TPMS, erratic & unpredictable failures of the remote start – but we haven’t taken it to the shop because the primary driver of that car isn’t bothered by those failures. | ||
| Nov 201263100 miUS $55 | Loud ticking coming from right side of dash. Diagnosed from internet search as a faulty HVAC vent motor. Removed glove box and replaced the bad motor. | ||
| Nov 201370600 miUS $175 | Fixed oil leaks that showed up during year three. | ||
| Jan 201472000 mi | Paint/finish issues along the pillars between the side windows that appeared within the first 2 years (that never got addressed per warranty). Interior finish problems (the little "Impala" logo over the glove box fell off within the first year). | ||
| Chevrolet Impala in Michigan, United States Feb 2010 - Apr 2010 | |||
| Mar 201082000 miUS $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. Transmission was shifting funny, in particular when shifting into drive after backing up. Dealer rebuilt transmission. | ||
| Chevrolet Impala in California, United States Apr 2009 - Nov 2016 | |||
| Jun 200934000 mi | Intermediate steering shaft clunk TPMS sensor errors Window regulators noisy, Power Seat motor noisy. | ||
| Oct 2014241000 miUS $36 | Replace oil pressure sending unit | ||
| Chevrolet Impala in New York, United States Oct 2006 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Apr 20062000 mi | remote control receiver was replaced | ||
| Oct 200713000 mi | leak in cabin | ||
| Nov 200713200 mi | was having a leak problem, have returned for the third time. Dealer kept looking at the sun-roof the first two times. We agrred that it was the roof, it turned out to be in firewall/window shelf area. definately a factory issue which took two weeks to fi leak in cabin | ||
| Jan 200815000 mi | CD player stopped working Placed car under lemon law prior to fourth repair of leak. Factory sent to another dealer who identified that sunroof water tray was never drilled where hose fits onto fitting. They removed sunroof, drilled the hole and hopefully this will correct the pro Placed car under lemon law prior to fourth repair of leak. Factory sent to another dealer who identified that sunroof water tray was never drilled where hose fits onto fitting. They removed sunroof, drilled the hole and hopefully this will correct problem | ||
| Sep 200931000 mi | intermediate steering shaft replaced | ||
| Dec 200931000 mi | Transmission was intermittently slipping. Shop replaced leak in supply lines | ||
| Apr 201148000 miUS $1600 | replaced cabin blower, cooling system fluid, front rotors and pads | ||
| Chevrolet Impala in Ontario, Canada Sep 2007 - Nov 2008 | |||
| Jan 200711160 mi | Tire pressure sensors were a big problem with the vehicle, and had to be replaced or reprogrammed every time the oil was changed (about every 3 months). There was usually one that wouldn't be working right after that amount of time. | ||
| Apr 200714880 mi | Had the tie rod ends prematurely wear (in my opinion) at about 24,000 kms. I treated the car gently, so I thought it was a bit early. GM said it's normal however and that they were getting newer cars with fewer kms in the shop for the same thing. | ||
| Chevrolet Impala in Iowa, United States Jun 2011 - Jun 2012 | |||
| May 201198000 miUS $800 | Bad sensors; replaced | ||
| Jul 2011106000 mi | "Customer Satisfaction" repair. Replaced power steering hose. No problem had been observed, so was preventative. | ||
2006 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan
242-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Impala in Delaware, United States Jun 2013 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Sep 201376000 miUS $200 | When leaving from a stop, it felt like the trans shifted in to neutral and then slammed back into drive. | ||
| Chevrolet Impala in Tennessee, United States Oct 2011 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Feb 201284200 miUS $183 | Waterpump replaced at 83000 miles | ||
| Chevrolet Impala in Tennessee, United States Sep 2011 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Oct 2012115500 miUS $50 | I have to replace the solenoid for the gear selector. | ||
| Jan 2013118000 miUS $524 | Power steering hose had a leak which led to the power steering pump failure. | ||
| Chevrolet Impala in Ontario, Canada Apr 2007 - Dec 2022 | |||
| Aug 200716623 mi | RCDLR module and antenna, RKE Transmitter (Controls TPS, auto start,remotes) Replaced under warranty | ||
| Oct 200717730 mi | Emission canister vent solenoid-Replaced under Warranty | ||
| Nov 200718268 mi | K7536 Clutch input. R&R transmission, replaced Input housing, resealed and replaced. | ||
| Sep 200927280 miC $300 | Replaced right front/rear door window appliques. Reason: degradation of finish caused by environmental elements. | ||
| Jan 201035280 miC $1130 | Water pump and coolant crossover gaskets developed bad leak aand were replaced with all cost paid by owner. | ||
| Dec 201134100 miC $400 | Clunking steering. Replaced internediate steering shaft with modified GM replacement. | ||
| Feb 201743400 mi | Replaced both mufflers. Originals had seam on top and faied at spot weld of seam. | ||
| Nov 201948050 miC $340 | Sway bar (factory hollow) broke at crimped end. Replaced with solid larger diameter sway bar to prevent recurance. | ||
| Chevrolet Impala in Iowa, United States Nov 2007 - Jul 2012 | |||
| Dec 200735000 mi | Power steering pump was failing and was replaced. Head gasket was leaking not allowing hot air to blow and defrost the windshield. Rubber piece on trunk lid was missing. 2 pieces in the trunk that hold on a plastic piece were missing. Scratch above rear passenger side wheel that was there when I bought the car. Tie rods were replaced and the car was realigned. | ||
| Apr 200839000 miUS $365 | The intermediate shaft was replaced. The grease had "evaporated" out I was told. | ||
| Mar 201063000 miUS $209 | Tire pressure sensor | ||
| May 201065000 miUS $30 | Cooling line fitting. | ||
| Sep 201070000 miUS $375 | Water pump replaced. Serpintine belt replaced. | ||
| Mar 201177000 miUS $250 | Thermostat replaced | ||
| Chevrolet Impala in New York, United States Sep 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Nov 200738000 miUS $900 | Check engine light on (then off, then back on) plus sporadic warnings to tighten gas-cap - which was tight! Needed new sensor(s) . Replaced Remote Key-Less Entry receiver and keyfobs. | ||
| Chevrolet Impala in New York, United States Oct 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jun 200839000 mi | Steering pump excessive noise. Replaced steering pump | ||
2006 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan
211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Impala in Louisiana, United States Feb 2014 - Feb 2018 | |||
| Mar 2014158000 miUS $502 | The hub containing the ball bearings broke and the bearings were all over the ground. The front passenger's side axle had to be replaced as well. | ||
| Chevrolet Impala in Michigan, United States Aug 2010 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Apr 2010120000 miUS $630 | Replaced water pump | ||
| Chevrolet Impala in Michigan, United States Dec 2006 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jul 20061520 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. | ||
| Jul 200717600 mi | 1. Rear Window Defrost inoperable due to bad ground. 2. Squealing Front Pass Door Window - needed to be reset on track and lubed. 3. Front and Rear Disc Rotors warped - needed to be turned. 4. RKE Fob unlock graphic warn - replaced Fob. | ||
| Chevrolet Impala in Idaho, United States May 2006 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Apr 2006500 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 | ||
| Chevrolet Impala in Ontario, Canada Mar 2016 - Apr 2016 | |||
| Apr 2016186000 miC $100 | Brake line was leaking. | ||
| Chevrolet Impala in Indiana, United States Nov 2015 - Mar 2021 | |||
| Nov 2015161000 miUS $1450 | rebuild transmission | ||
| Mar 2019199575 miUS $600 | replace front struts | ||
| May 2019200800 miUS $250 | replace power steering pump | ||
| Jul 2020209000 miUS $360 | replace exhaust pipe and mufflers | ||
| Chevrolet Impala in Illinois, United States Oct 2014 - Jul 2015 | |||
| Feb 201587200 miUS $450 | Replaced cooling pump and drive belt due to leak Replace both front control arms w/ ball joints and sway bars with links. | ||
| Chevrolet Impala in South Carolina, United States Dec 2012 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Oct 201394700 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. | ||
| Dec 201398000 miUS $350 | The water pump was leaking, causing a coolant leak and it was replaced. | ||
| Mar 2015117000 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. | ||
| Chevrolet Impala in Ontario, Canada Mar 2011 - Apr 2015 | |||
| Apr 2011140740 miC $120 | damaged wire to transmission sensor | ||
| Chevrolet Impala in New Jersey, United States Sep 2008 - Apr 2014 | |||
| Apr 200957000 mi | replace power steering hose | ||
| Sep 200964000 miUS $400 | steering shaft | ||
| Jul 201080000 miUS $172 | Check valve for fuel tank vent replaced. Onstar diagnosed | ||
| Feb 2012114000 miUS $450 | Water pump leaking, serpentine belt and upper and lower radiator hoses also replaced preventively | ||
| Dec 2013152000 miUS $485 | WATER PUMP SEIZED | ||
| Chevrolet Impala in Virginia, United States Mar 2008 - Jan 2013 | |||
| Mar 2011100000 miUS $180 | water pump leaking coolant | ||
| Jun 2012124000 miUS $60 | the right outer tie rod end was found to be worn, ordered a new one and installed it. | ||
| Chevrolet Impala in Pennsylvania, United States Nov 2007 - May 2010 | |||
| Feb 20077500 mi | Loud engine whine...whine increased/decreased with engine RPM's. Dealer diagnosed as a failure of the power steering pressure hose. Common Impala problem in cold climates. Replaced and repaired per TSB under warranty. | ||
| Jun 200828000 mi | Vibration/rattle in driver's side dashboard. Removed dash "endcap". Tightened all visible screws and bolts. Replaced "endcap". Vibration/rattle signficantly reduced. | ||
| Aug 200830000 mi | Driver's side exterior B-Pillar trim pieces (appliques) delaminating/discoloring. Dealer stated they will look at and confirm it is a workmanship issue and possibly replace under warranty. No immediate action taken at this point. | ||
| Oct 200832000 miUS $500 | Vibration and surging while braking-dealer resurfaced all four rotors. Steering wheel off center and vehicle pulled right-dealer performed four-wheel alignment Knock/clunk in steering column-dealer replaced Intermediate Steering Shaft under warranty. | ||
| Nov 200834000 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. | ||
| Jun 200943000 mi | Prominent buzz coming from driver's side dash. Inserted packing foam into gap between dash and a-pillar. Buzz eliminated. | ||
| Chevrolet Impala in Ohio, United States Aug 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Sep 2010143000 miUS $943 | Replaced transmission solenoids | ||
| Chevrolet Impala in Arkansas, United States Mar 2010 - Jun 2010 | |||
| May 201067000 miUS $200 | transmission cooler line coupler leaking fluid in driveway drivers side heater didn't heat, ran diagnostic test(75.00), decided it was passenger side actuator valve that needed to be replaced...wanted another 400 dollars to replace due to location in dash. Bought the "Chinese Made" part for 30.00; | ||
| Chevrolet Impala in Minnesota, United States Aug 2010 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Jan 2011 | Car would not heat while in idle, we bled the hoses from the heater core and it fixed the problem. | ||
| Dec 201168000 miUS $120 | Had to replace water pump. | ||
| May 201272700 miUS $100 | Had to replace the battery. | ||
| Chevrolet Impala in Ontario, Canada Feb 2012 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Mar 201245260 miC $800 | steering shaft was replaced | ||
2006 Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo
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| Chevrolet Impala in Georgia, United States Oct 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Nov 201061000 miUS $200 | Water pump failed causing the drive belt to shred. | ||
| Chevrolet Impala in Georgia, United States Jun 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Aug 201063000 miUS $3200 | overheated, blown headgasket | ||
| Chevrolet Impala in Texas, United States Apr 2012 - May 2012 | |||
| May 2012183000 miUS $75 | Water pump leak. Replaced pump. | ||
| Chevrolet Impala in Texas, United States Jul 2014 - Jul 2015 | |||
| Jul 2015151000 miUS $100 | Would not shift into second gear and had to replace transmission the accelerator sensor was bad | ||
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