Complaints
176
Crashes
15
Fires
7
Injuries
19
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2016 Chevrolet Impala Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#130 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:40,419 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:2
#220 complaints
Engine Problems
Avg mileage:54,085 mi
Crash-related:1
#316 complaints
Airbags
Avg mileage:47,967 mi
Crash-related:3
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2016 Chevrolet Impala.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 30 | 1 | 2 | 40,419 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 20 | 1 | — | 54,085 mi | |
| Airbags | 16 | 3 | — | 47,967 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 16 | — | — | 68,169 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 15 | 2 | — | 52,000 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 10 | — | 1 | 39,171 mi | |
| Brakes | 8 | 3 | — | 63,355 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 7 | 1 | — | 25,164 mi | |
| Body Structure | 6 | 2 | 1 | 30,893 mi | |
| Fuel System | 5 | — | — | 84,056 mi | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Warning | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Electrical Faults
30
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
2
Avg Miles
40,419
Engine Problems
20
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
54,085
Airbags
16
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
47,967
Steering Defects
16
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
68,169
Transmission / Drivetrain
15
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
52,000
Electronic Stability Control
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
39,171
Brakes
8
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
63,355
Headlight/Taillight Failures
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
25,164
Body Structure
6
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
30,893
Fuel System
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
84,056
Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Lane Departure: Warning
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches / Locks
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2016 Chevrolet Impala — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2016 Chevrolet Impala reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2016 Chevrolet Impala has 176 NHTSA complaints, 15 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 30 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2016 Chevrolet Impala?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (30 complaints, avg 40,419 mi); Engine Problems (20 complaints, avg 54,085 mi); Airbags (16 complaints, avg 47,967 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2016 Chevrolet Impala?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 49,720 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2016 Chevrolet Impala?
NHTSA complaints for the 2016 Chevrolet Impala include 15 crash-related reports, 7 fire reports, 19 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2016 Chevrolet Impala have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2016 Chevrolet Impala as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2016 Chevrolet Impala?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Impala reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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