2016 Chevrolet Impala Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 23 engine-related complaints for the 2016 Chevrolet Impala, 21% of its 111 total complaints for the year. The median mileage at failure is 72,500 miles, and no related recall is on file for this engine issue.
- Engine complaints
- 23
- 21% of 111
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 72,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Owners report sudden loss of power and engine stalling at speeds around 35 mph, in one case followed by smoke and flames from the engine compartment.
- Some drivers describe the engine shutting off unexpectedly while stopped or slowing, with the brakes feeling weak immediately afterward.
- Several complaints mention rough idling and stumbling when coming to a stop, sometimes with the RPM spiking to 4 or 5 during acceleration.
- Owners also report the vehicle struggling to accelerate on the highway, jerking or stalling when shifting into reverse or trying to speed up.
- One complaint describes the catalytic converter breaking loose while driving, causing a sudden increase in exhaust noise with no warning light.
When 2016 Chevrolet Impala engine complaints were filed
First complaint Jun 25, 2016, latest Aug 10, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2016 Chevrolet Impala
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by Impala model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are engine problems on the 2016 Chevrolet Impala?
- NHTSA lists 23 engine-related complaints for the 2016 Impala, which is 21% of the 111 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2016 Chevrolet Impala engine?
- No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this engine problem area on the 2016 Impala.
- At what mileage do 2016 Impala engine problems usually appear?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this engine issue is 72,500 miles.
- Did any 2016 Impala engine complaints involve fire or crashes?
- Among the sample complaints, NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 1 fire linked to reported engine issues on the 2016 Impala.
- How does the 2016 Impala compare to other years for engine complaints?
- The 2016 Impala's 21% share of complaints tied to engine problems is lower than the 2011 model year's 34% but higher than the 2019 model year's 7%, based on NHTSA data.