2006 Chevrolet Impala electrical system problems
124 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2006 Chevrolet Impala — 24% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I got a P2138 code for Accelerator Pedal Sensor error. From what I have seen this is caused by the two sensors not matching. I have repaired this issue previously about 3 years ago, but it has happened again. This seems to be a common issue with GM cars of this era.”
filed Dec 28, 2023
“5.3l v8 model needs to be added to the PI1384A campaign. recently fried my fuseblock because the relays melted. i am an ase certified technician For Firestone complete auto care, this is the exact problem that all ls4s will face.”
filed Jan 9, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- In the affected vehicles, the weight on the key ring and road conditions or some other…Campaign 14V355000 · Jun 23, 2014
Related service bulletins
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8…
PIP4723J · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 25, 2024
Electrical System problems in other Impala years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Impala | 9 | 32% |
| 2018 Impala | 11 | 19% |
| 2017 Impala | 15 | 13% |
| 2016 Impala | 30 | 27% |
| 2015 Impala | 95 | 32% |
| 2014 Impala | 220 | 35% |
| 2013 Impala | 52 | 19% |
| 2012 Impala | 58 | 22% |
| 2011 Impala | 95 | 19% |
| 2010 Impala | 132 | 30% |
| 2009 Impala | 224 | 27% |
| 2008 Impala | 221 | 27% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 Chevrolet Impala
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.