2016 Chevrolet ImpalaProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 111 owner complaints about the 2016 Chevrolet Impala, most often about the electrical system. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 10, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Thesupermat, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where the 2016 Chevrolet Impala has problems
111 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 30 | 3 |
| Engine | 21 | 2 |
| Steering | 16 | 0 |
| Air bags | 16 | 3 |
| Power train | 16 | 2 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 10 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 8 | 3 |
| Structure | 7 | 3 |
| Exterior lighting | 7 | 1 |
| 11 other systems | 24 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2016 Chevrolet Impala recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2016 vs. every other Impala year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Impala median. How we score
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- Caution
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- Not rated
2016 Chevrolet Impala safety ratings
2016 Chevrolet Impala 4 DR FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 4 stars (12.1% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
What Impala owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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 up.
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 not work. I took my vehicle to Chevy to have the known recall on this vehicle repaired but Chevy claims that they will not do anything for me. I am…
Radio/sound system malfunctioning; Radio/sound will intermittently turn on and off, at times sound will not work for days/weeks at a time. Radio/sound system is tied in with vehicles internal warning systems. When sound is not working, there is no audible notification of several safety conditions…
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