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2006 Chevrolet Impala Brakes Problems

NHTSA has 49 owner complaints about brake problems in the 2006 Chevrolet Impala, 9% of all 524 complaints for this model year. That is #10 highest brake complaint count among 16 Impala model years. These complaints report 7 crashes, 2 fires, and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 75,531 miles.

Brakes complaints
49
9% of 524
Crashes reported
7
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
75,531 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2006 Chevrolet Impala brake complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 21, 2006, latest May 18, 2025.

2006 Chevrolet Impala brakes complaints: complaints filed per month3Jul 2006Jan 2009Aug 2010Dec 2011Mar 2014Oct 2014Dec 2016
49 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2006 to May 2025; peak Feb 2012 (3).

Brakes recalls for the 2006 Chevrolet Impala

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Impala model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200555 (9%)
  2. 200649 (9%)
  3. 200784 (13%)
  4. 2008113 (14%)
  5. 2009210 (25%)
  6. 2010112 (25%)
  7. 2011169 (33%)
  8. 201275 (29%)
  9. 2013132 (49%)
  10. 2014171 (27%)
  11. 201541 (14%)
  12. 201616 (14%)
  13. 20175 (4%)
  14. 20189 (15%)
  15. 20193 (11%)
  16. 20200 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Chevrolet Impala have brake problems?
NHTSA has 49 owner complaints about the brake in the 2006 Chevrolet Impala, 9% of all complaints for this model year, including 7 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 75,531 miles.
Which Chevrolet Impala year has the most brake complaints?
The 2009 Chevrolet Impala has the most brake complaints (210), compared with 49 for the 2006.
Is there a brake recall for the 2006 Chevrolet Impala?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Chevrolet Impala is classified under brakes. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.