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2016 Chevrolet Impala: recalls and problems

No recalls and 890 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine.

0recalls
890complaints
27crashes reported
6fires reported
18injuries reported

Recalls

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2016 Chevrolet Impala. Individual cars can still have open manufacturer campaigns, so check your VIN.

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Most common problems

  • Engine304 · 34%
  • Electrical System230 · 26%
  • Unknown Or Other184 · 21%
  • Power Train176 · 20%
  • Vehicle Speed Control149 · 17%
  • Service Brakes84 · 9%
  • Electronic Stability Control (ESC)84 · 9%
  • Steering55 · 6%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System48 · 5%
  • Structure45 · 5%

What owners report

Engine Fire

The contact owned a 2016 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph and turning into a parking lot, the vehicle lost power and there was black smoke coming from the right side of the engine compartment. the contact then parked the vehicle and opened the hood, and there were flames coming from the engine compartment. the fire department arrived on the scene and extinguished the fire.

Power Train

The contact owns a 2016 chevrolet impala. the contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed, however the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. in addition, the contact noticed an abnormal sound and the vehicle stopped. the contact stated that the instrument cluster displayed a blank screen. the contact attempted to shift the gear shifter, however the gear shifter failed

Power Train

Between 25mph and 35mph transmission will " lose " gearing and start revving when i'm stuck in traffic, causing a safety concern/risk. have to stop the car completely and let her cool down below half operating temp for the transmission to rekick into gear. happens everytime after driving through cities, atf has a slight gray tinge to it but no burning smell

Service Brakes

When i was driving my car with my child in it my break tightened up and i couldn’t apply them to stop i had to let my foot off the gas and let my car slow its self down safely. when i got my car home my husband looked at it and found out that my vaccum pump had went out and part of it broke off in the engine. this is very unsafe and this needs to be investigated because people can’t know when the vacuum pump is going

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2016 Chevrolet Impala 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering IMPALA, IMPALA ECO EASSIST, IMPALA LIMITED. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.