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2006 Chevrolet Impala Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA has 48 owner complaints about suspension problems in the 2006 Chevrolet Impala, 9% of all 524 complaints for this model year. That is #4 highest suspension complaint count among 16 Impala model years. These complaints report 6 crashes, 1 fire, and 2 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 44,442 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
48
9% of 524
Crashes reported
6
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
44,442 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2006 Chevrolet Impala suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 25, 2006, latest May 18, 2025.

2006 Chevrolet Impala suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month3Jul 2006Nov 2007Nov 2008Sep 2009Jul 2011May 2013Dec 2014Nov 2016
48 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2006 to May 2025; peak Apr 2007 (3).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2006 Chevrolet Impala

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Impala model year

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

  1. 200515 (2%)
  2. 200648 (9%)
  3. 2007142 (23%)
  4. 2008153 (19%)
  5. 200952 (6%)
  6. 201025 (6%)
  7. 201133 (7%)
  8. 201239 (15%)
  9. 201344 (16%)
  10. 201421 (3%)
  11. 20156 (2%)
  12. 20164 (4%)
  13. 20174 (3%)
  14. 20183 (5%)
  15. 20193 (11%)
  16. 20200 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Chevrolet Impala have suspension problems?
NHTSA has 48 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2006 Chevrolet Impala, 9% of all complaints for this model year, including 6 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 44,442 miles.
Which Chevrolet Impala year has the most suspension complaints?
The 2008 Chevrolet Impala has the most suspension complaints (153), compared with 48 for the 2006.
Is there a suspension recall for the 2006 Chevrolet Impala?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Chevrolet Impala is classified under suspension, wheels & tires. 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.