How common are electrical problems in the 2016 Chevrolet Impala?

NHTSA lists 35 Electrical System complaints for the 2016 Impala, making up 32% of the 111 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2016 Chevrolet Impala's electrical system?

No related recalls are listed for the Electrical System on the 2016 Impala in this data.

At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2016 Impala is 40,000 miles.

Are the 2016 Impala's electrical issues worse than other years?

The 32% share for 2016 is close to 2015's 37% and 2019's 36%, but lower than 2014's 40%; 2017 and later years show a declining share, with 2017 at 17%.

Did any 2016 Impala electrical complaints involve fires or crashes?

NHTSA data for this component and year shows 2 fires, 1 crash, and 1 injury reported among the complaints.

2016 Chevrolet Impala Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 35 Electrical System complaints for the 2016 Chevrolet Impala, 32% of its 111 total complaints for the year. Median mileage at failure is 40,000, with 1 crash and 2 fires reported. No related recalls are listed for this area.

Electrical System complaints: 35; 32% of 111
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 2
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 40,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Dashboard and instrument panel lighting fades or disappears, sometimes making the gear indicator and odometer unreadable while driving.
Vehicle stalls or shuts down unexpectedly, in one case after repeated warnings to shift into park before the engine cut out.
Interior lights, including the dashboard, radio, and gear shift display, briefly turn off while driving around a curve before power returns.
A popping noise occurs at startup on some mornings or evenings, intermittently, without a clear cause found by the dealership.
Electric power steering disengages mid-turn without warning.
Headlights fail to light the road adequately at night regardless of bulb type used.

When 2016 Chevrolet Impala electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 1, 2016, latest Jun 11, 2024.

35 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2016 to Jun 2024; peak May 2018 (3).

Electrical System recalls for the 2016 Chevrolet Impala

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Impala model year

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

2010137 (31%)
201199 (20%)
201264 (25%)
201356 (21%)
2014253 (40%)
2015112 (37%)
201635 (32%)
201720 (17%)
201814 (24%)
201910 (36%)
20204 (27%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are electrical problems in the 2016 Chevrolet Impala?: NHTSA lists 35 Electrical System complaints for the 2016 Impala, making up 32% of the 111 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2016 Chevrolet Impala's electrical system?: No related recalls are listed for the Electrical System on the 2016 Impala in this data.
At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2016 Impala is 40,000 miles.
Are the 2016 Impala's electrical issues worse than other years?: The 32% share for 2016 is close to 2015's 37% and 2019's 36%, but lower than 2014's 40%; 2017 and later years show a declining share, with 2017 at 17%.
Did any 2016 Impala electrical complaints involve fires or crashes?: NHTSA data for this component and year shows 2 fires, 1 crash, and 1 injury reported among the complaints.