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2016 Chevrolet Impala Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 16 brake complaints for the 2016 Chevrolet Impala, 14% of its 111 total complaints, with 3 crashes and 1 fire reported. Median mileage at failure is 50,266. No related recalls are listed for this brake issue.

Brakes complaints
16
14% of 111
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
3
Median mileage
50,266 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

  • Owners report the brake pedal seizing or failing to stop the car in time, in at least one case leading to a collision at an intersection.
  • Several complaints describe warning lights for ABS, traction control, or stabilization popping up along with a check engine light while braking or stopping.
  • Some drivers say the car shook or vibrated while stopped after a stabilization error appeared, despite no loss of traction.
  • A cluster of complaints describes the side detection module failing, which triggers dashboard warnings and, in some cases, prevents the car from starting.
  • One owner reported that even after multiple inspections calling the brakes fine, stopping distance still felt inadequate, especially in wintry conditions.

When 2016 Chevrolet Impala brake complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 8, 2017, latest Sep 19, 2022.

2016 Chevrolet Impala brakes complaints: complaints filed per month2Jan 2017Jan 2018May 2018May 2019Dec 2019May 2021Sep 2022
16 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2017 to Sep 2022; peak May 2018 (2).

Brakes recalls for the 2016 Chevrolet Impala

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Impala model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200555 (9%)
  2. 200649 (9%)
  3. 200784 (13%)
  4. 2008113 (14%)
  5. 2009210 (25%)
  6. 2010112 (25%)
  7. 2011169 (33%)
  8. 201275 (29%)
  9. 2013132 (49%)
  10. 2014171 (27%)
  11. 201541 (14%)
  12. 201616 (14%)
  13. 20175 (4%)
  14. 20189 (15%)
  15. 20193 (11%)
  16. 20200 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does the 2016 Chevrolet Impala have?
NHTSA lists 16 brake-related complaints for the 2016 Impala, which is 14% of the 111 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for 2016 Impala brake problems?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this brake complaint category on the 2016 Impala.
At what mileage do 2016 Impala brake problems usually appear?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 50,266 miles.
Have 2016 Impala brake complaints led to crashes or injuries?
Yes. NHTSA data shows 3 crashes, 1 fire, and 3 injuries linked to brake complaints for this model year.
Is the brake complaint rate worse for the 2016 Impala than other years?
No. The 2016 Impala's 14% share of complaints tied to brakes is lower than earlier years like 2013 (49%) and 2011 (33%), based on NHTSA data.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.