2016 Chevrolet Impala Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
GoodComplaint Index
40/100
#7 most-complained of 11 Impala years
The 2016 Chevrolet Impala has a Complaint Index of 40 and ranks 7th worst out of 11 model years, earning a Good verdict relative to other Impala years. It has 111 complaints, 0 recalls, and its top problem area is the Electrical System.
- Complaints
- 111
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes / fires
- 8 / 4
- Injuries / deaths
- 10 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 22
- 18 city / 28 hwy
Top 2016 Chevrolet Impala problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System35 (32%)
- Engine23 (21%)
- Other22 (20%)
- Airbags16 (14%)
- Brakes16 (14%)
- Steering16 (14%)
- Transmission & Powertrain16 (14%)
- Structure & Body9 (8%)
- Fuel System5 (5%)
- Lane Departure4 (4%)
What owners report
- Airbags reportedly failed to deploy in moderate-speed collisions around 35 to 40 mph, despite significant frontal damage.
- Owners describe brake pedals that felt weak or seized, requiring extended distance or extra force to stop, in one case after the vehicle had a documented brake-related recall on another model.
- Some drivers report the check engine light coming on along with rough or delayed shifting, with a dealer noting the transmission issue affects multiple vehicles of this type.
- One owner described the engine losing power while turning at low speed, followed by black smoke and flames from the engine compartment.
- Trunk flooding after rain or car washes was reported, with water pooling enough to damage electronics inside the trunk.
- A tire-related failure was cited as a contributing factor in one crash, though fault was disputed.
2016 Chevrolet Impala recalls
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
2016 Chevrolet Impala fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 18 MPG
- Highway
- 28 MPG
- Combined
- 22 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,950
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Gasoline or E85
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2016 compared with other Impala years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2016 Chevrolet Impala reliable?
- Relative to other Impala model years, the 2016 is rated Good, with a Complaint Index of 40 and 111 complaints, ranking 7th worst out of 11 years tracked.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2016 Chevrolet Impala?
- The Electrical System is the top problem area, accounting for 35 complaints, or 32% of all reported issues, with a median failure mileage of 40,000 miles.
- Does the 2016 Chevrolet Impala have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 0 recalls for the 2016 Impala, including 0 do-not-drive recalls.
- How does the 2016 Impala compare to other years?
- The 2016 model (Complaint Index 40) is far better than the worst years, 2014 (100) and 2011 (90), and is close to the 2017 model year (30, also rated Good).
- What fuel economy does the 2016 Chevrolet Impala get?
- EPA rates the 2016 Impala at 22 mpg combined (18 city / 28 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,950.