2016 Chevrolet Impala: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 110 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 0 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
110
Complaints
0
Recalls
8
Crash reports
3
Fire reports
10
Injuries
118.2
Severity index
Severity index 118.2 - High. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 140 2016 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2016 Chevrolet Impala ranks 21 of 140 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 85% of its model-year peers. See the full 2016 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 30 | 27.3% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 22 | 20.0% |
| ENGINE | 20 | 18.2% |
| POWER TRAIN | 16 | 14.5% |
| STEERING | 16 | 14.5% |
| AIR BAGS | 16 | 14.5% |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 10 | 9.1% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 8 | 7.3% |
The single most-reported system is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, cited in 30 of 110 complaints (27.3%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 4 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2018 | 12 |
| 2019 | 24 |
| 2020 | 30 |
| 2021 | 14 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 1 |
Complaint volume is declining, consistent with a defect that was addressed by recall or that affected early builds.
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.