2016 Model Year

Chevrolet Impala

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
109
Recalls
0
Crashes
8
Severe
18

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Power Train
Oct 2025

Between 25mph and 35mph transmission will " lose " gearing and start revving when I'm stuck in traffic, causing a safety concern/risk. Have to stop th...

Engine
Jan 2025

My vin should have been included in this: N182186881-01 - Special Coverage Evaporator Core Icing, Leak Revised Warranty section I have had the issue...

Steering
Nov 2024

I was driving and entering [XXX] at [XXX] when my power steering went completely out! I was unable to steer my vehicle at all and was on a windy ro...

Power Train
Nov 2024

Transmission failure 2nd time in car at 101,000 miles

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,LANE DEPARTURE
Nov 2024

The Side Detection System Modules are preventing the vehicle blind spot system to work correctly. and the vehicle takes 5, 10, 15 + attempts to start...

Tires
Jun 2024

235/50R18. Went for tire rotate and balance. Was informed that 3 of the 4 tires had tread separation and recommended replacement.

Structure
Jan 2024

The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that he noticed that there was water leaking inside the trunk. The vehicle was taken to t...

Steering
Sep 2023

Very hard to steer

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER Fire
Jan 2023

When my car is exposed to water (rain, a car wash) the trunk completely floods and does not drain. It has flooded so much now that my amplifier does n...

Air Bags
Dec 2022

I recently purchased this car, and the airbag warning light will not turn off. Meaning, something is wrong with the airbags.

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Data updated: March 4, 2026

Summary

The 2016 Chevrolet Impala has 109 complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is UNKNOWN OR OTHER. 8 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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