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2016 Chevrolet Impala Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 111 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Chevrolet Impala, most often about the electrical (27% of complaints, typically around 45,500 miles). It is 18th of 21 Impala model years by number of complaints.
Complaints111
Recalls0
Crashes reported8
Fires reported4
Injuries reported10
Most common 2016 Chevrolet Impala problems
Electrical
30 complaints · 27%Half of these problems showed up before 45,500 miles.
Its was round 9:00 p.m. When I was driving down a two lane road, going around a curve when all my interior lights(dash board, radio, and gear shift lights)turn off for about three seconds. The car felt as it was completely off but powered back up and continued to drive normal.
1. The display screen went black while driving using navigation. The fault was a defective hmi module, gm part # 84296482 at a cost of $1100 (see attached document). The sudden loss of the screen was disconcerting and could have caused an accident. This should lead to a recall and reimbursement of the repair cost. 2.…
Other or unspecified
22 complaints · 20%Half of these problems showed up before 71,000 miles.
The entire spare tire well in the trunk was filled with water. The trunk was damp in the back corners by the tail lights and some of my items in the trunk were wet. This is the first I have noticed this but it couldn't have been like this long. It has been cold out and I only noticed a small amount of mold and no odor…
These impalas are downshifting on gears 2/3 and when trying to accelerate it is not shifting as they should this is from multiple auto shops and Chevrolet dealerships in dearborn and detour michigan are aware and both are staying they are getting alor if complaints about this issue I am. Not one of those individuals…
Engine
21 complaints · 19%Half of these problems showed up before 70,000 miles.
These impalas are downshifting on gears 2/3 and when trying to accelerate it is not shifting as they should this is from multiple auto shops and Chevrolet dealerships in dearborn and detour michigan are aware and both are staying they are getting alor if complaints about this issue I am. Not one of those individuals…
I was making a right turn and the traction stabilization error popped up on my dash and the check engine light came on. I came to a stop and the car started shaking while it was at a complete stop. The car never slid or anything so I don't know why the stabalization error would come on and this is the 2nd time it has…
Transmission
16 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 64,000 miles.
My vehicle only having 58,000 miles without notice or any warnings began to stall and would not go past 30 MPH. Later I attempted to put vehicle in reverse and it had no reverse what so ever. All fluids and maintenance were up to date. After consulting with several mechanics it had been determined that the…
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle loss motive power and stalled. The contact stated that check engine warning light illuminated after the vehicle was restarted. The vehicle was taken to sandy and bubba's milton Chevrolet (5925 US-90, milton…
Air bags
16 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 52,000 miles.
The airbag redyness light stays on most of the time but it dose go off once in awhile for a few minutes. I understand this is extremely common and dates back to 2009 I strongly feel a recall on this issue is in order because potentially millions off people's lives are at risk. From my research dealerships are changing…
Air bag light goes and off on the dash. I had it scannedc at autozone and the OBD reader shows "driver seat belt anchor pretensioner deployment loop, short to ground ".
Steering
16 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 75,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated while driving out of a parking space, the steering wheel was difficult to maneuver and she heard an abnormal clinking sound coming from the steering wheel. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the…
On the 24th of december as I was pulling into the driveway my power steering system locked up and I could no longer turn the vehicle. The "check power steering" indicator light came on. It was towed to a local mechanic who "reset the error code" and informed me he didn't know when and if this would happen again. I…
Stability control
10 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 48,500 miles.
Its was round 9:00 p.m. When I was driving down a two lane road, going around a curve when all my interior lights(dash board, radio, and gear shift lights)turn off for about three seconds. The car felt as it was completely off but powered back up and continued to drive normal.
Was driving on the way to work in these lights came on don't know why but I just brought this car from the dealership not even more then 30 days in this comes on wtf
Brakes
8 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 65,500 miles.
I was making a right turn and the traction stabilization error popped up on my dash and the check engine light came on. I came to a stop and the car started shaking while it was at a complete stop. The car never slid or anything so I don't know why the stabalization error would come on and this is the 2nd time it has…
On 27 april 2021 my son in his 2016 Impala was involved in a collision when the vehicle failed to stop at an intersection. While attempting to stop the brake pedal seized and failed to stop the car before hitting another vehicle. I am concerned with this issue because I also have a 2016 tahoe that was recall…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2016 Chevrolet Impala recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2016 Chevrolet Impala
- What are the most common problems with the 2016 Chevrolet Impala?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (30 complaints, typically around 45,500 miles); other or unspecified (22 complaints, typically around 71,000 miles); engine (21 complaints, typically around 70,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2016 Chevrolet Impala have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2016 Chevrolet Impala. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2016 a bad year for the Chevrolet Impala?
- It is 18th of 21 Impala model years by number of complaints, with 111 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.