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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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NHTSA publishes the first 11 characters of the VIN with every complaint — that identifies the plant, model year, body and engine. So these are reports from cars built exactly like this one, not an average across the whole model.
2G1WB58K869••••••2006 Chevrolet IMPALA
That is about average for the 2006 Chevrolet IMPALA — 5 complaints per build across 93 builds.
5on this build
427on the model
93builds in total
1involved a fire
1injuries
Most reportedEngine 3Power Train 2Electronic Stability Control (esc) 2Electrical System 2
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemfireApr 2020
My vehicle has had the problems of not giving me correct readings from the gauges when my car was running hot it never displayed any indication that it was which caused engine failure in my car throwing a rod I also have experience and still do when I turn on my signals my…
Power TrainMay 2020
The contact owns a 2006 chevrolet impala. The contact stated the temperature gauge was defective. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated on while driving at…
Vehicle Speed ControlMar 2014
Driving 65 speed limit, traction control light and engine light came on. Traction control alternates with engine power reduced. Slowed vehicle to 40 mph. Other cars dangerously close and blowing horns. Pulled off road, opened hood shut off engine. Found nothing wrong. Restarted…
Fuel SystemJan 2007
My complaint probably does not warrant a recall, but should be handled by consumer notification. My 2006 chevy impala has developed a fuel related problem that causes the check engine light to activate. This is caused by the use of e-85 fuel. The computer detects high alcohol…
Power TrainJun 2011
The contact owns a 2006 chevrolet impala. The contact was driving 30 mph when the vehicle began squeaking abnormally. The contact mentioned that the vehicle hesitated and she was unable to continue driving. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who diagnosed that the…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 2G1WB58K869233408 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.