2006 Chevrolet Impala Latches & Locks Problems
4 owner-reported latches & locks complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Owner Complaints (4)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED THE REAR TRUNK DID NOT HAVE THE CAPABILITY TO OPEN MANUALLY WITH A KEY HOWEVER, THE TRUNK COULD BE ACCESSED ELECTRONICALLY WITH THE KEYLESS REMOTE CONTROL AND THE INTERIOR AUTOMATIC TRUNK RELEASE MECHANISM. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND THEY INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE ISSUE BEING ADDRESSED WAS A MANUFACTURER DESIGN FLAW. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 60,000. UPDATED 02/25/11*LJ UPDATED 05/02/11
THE RIGHT AND LEFT REAR DOORS ARE INOPERABLE. I OPENED THE DOOR AND WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO CLOSE THE DOOR IT WOULD NOT SHUT. THE JAM WAS UNHOOKED AND WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO OPEN THE DOOR AGAIN IT WOULD NOT OPEN. THIS HAPPENED WITH BOTH SIDES OF THE DOOR. IF AN ACCIDENT WERE TO OCCUR THE BACKSEAT PASSENGERS WOULD BE UNABLE TO GET OUT OF THE VEHICLE. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET IMPALA. SPORADICALLY, THE TWO REAR PASSENGER DOORS WILL NOT UNLOCK FROM EITHER THE INTERIOR OR EXTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THIS WAS A COMMON FAILURE FOR THIS YEAR, MAKE, AND MODEL VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO REPLACE ALL THE LATCHES, LOCKS, AND LINKAGES AT MORE THAN $200. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER DID NOT PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 49,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 50,000. UPDATED 10-07-08 *BF UPDATED 10/15/08. *JB
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE TRUNK WAS NOT ACCESSIBLE WITH A KEY. THE ONLY ENTRY AVAILABLE WAS BY THE KEY FOB. ALSO, THE RELEASE INSIDE THE TRUNK WOULD NOT BE VISIBLE IF LOCKED IN THE TRUNK. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THIS IS HOW THE VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED AND NO REPAIR WAS AVAILABLE. UPDATED 3/17/2006 - *NM