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Chevrolet Impala (GMX 211) recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 20 owner complaints for the Chevrolet Impala (GMX 211), covering model year 2006. Electrical System is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 1 recall campaign on file
  • 20 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 1 model year with data (2006)
  • top component: Electrical System (6 complaints)
  • latest recall 06V215000 (reported Jun 15, 2006)
  • 1 complaint reporting a crash (5.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a fire (0.0%)
  • 3 complaints reporting an injury (15.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Chevrolet Impala (GMX 211) complaints by model year

1 model year · NHTSA complaints

All 20 complaints are for the 2006 model year.

Chevrolet Impala (GMX 211) complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Chevrolet Impala (GMX 211) complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
2006201030

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Chevrolet Impala (GMX 211) components

top 12 · NHTSA categories

Electrical System is the component named most often, in 6 complaints (30.0% of all 20), followed by Structure (4) and Power Train (3).

Components named most often in Chevrolet Impala (GMX 211) complaints (top 12)
Components named most often in Chevrolet Impala (GMX 211) complaints (top 12)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Electrical System630.0%
Structure420.0%
Power Train315.0%
Visibility315.0%
Engine and Engine Cooling210.0%
Seat Belts210.0%
Unknown or Other210.0%
Air Bags15.0%
Equipment15.0%
Latches/Locks/Linkages15.0%
Seats15.0%
Tires15.0%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Chevrolet Impala (GMX 211) recalls

1 campaign · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name Impala (GMX 211), newest first. The only campaign, 06V215000, covers model year 2006.

  • 1 recall campaign
Chevrolet Impala (GMX 211) recall campaigns covering each model year
2006: 1 campaign

  1. NHTSA campaign 06V215000

    Reported

    Seats

    Model year 2006

    Certain vehicles equipped with a manual passenger seat adjuster fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages." The left floor mounting bracket may be mislocated.

    Consequence:
    In a severe vehicle crash, the seat adjuster may separate from the mounting bracket, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect the seat adjuster and replace it if necessary free of charge. The recall on July 2, 2006. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Chevrolet Impala (GMX 211) questions

4 questions

How many recalls does the Chevrolet Impala (GMX 211) have?

NHTSA lists 1 vehicle recall campaign for the Chevrolet Impala (GMX 211), covering model year 2006. The campaign, 06V215000, was reported on June 15, 2006 and is filed under “Seats”.

What is the most common Chevrolet Impala (GMX 211) complaint?

Electrical System is the component named most often: 6 complaints, or 30.0% of all 20. Structure (4) and Power Train (3) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Chevrolet Impala (GMX 211)?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Chevrolet dealer.

How many Chevrolet Impala (GMX 211) complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 20 complaints, 1 report a crash, 0 a fire, 3 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.