Chevrolet · Impala · 2016
2016 Chevrolet Impala
0
Recalls
109
Complaints
5/5
Safety Rating
The 2016 Chevrolet Impala has no recalls and 109 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Overall safety rating: 5 out of 5 stars. Most reported issue: unknown or other (11 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated Apr 28, 2026
Research Context
The 2016 Chevrolet Impala page works best as a research starting point. Complaint totals show how much owner-reported activity exists, while recalls and investigations help show whether any of that activity turned into formal safety action.
Because this is a newer-era vehicle page, it usually helps to compare this year against nearby model years before deciding whether a complaint pattern looks isolated or persistent. On this page, the most prominent complaint area is unknown or other with 11 reported complaints.
Best Research Moves
- Use the complaint log to understand what owners were actually reporting instead of relying only on the raw complaint total.
- Review the recall section even if the total is smaller, because a limited number of recalls can still point to meaningful safety actions.
- This page is primarily a complaints-and-recalls research surface, so compare nearby model years before treating the complaint total as a standalone verdict.
Key Takeaways
- The 2016 Chevrolet Impala currently shows no active NHTSA recalls listed on this page and 109 owner-reported complaints.
- This page currently shows no linked NHTSA investigations.
- This page reflects complaint volume, recall history, and NHTSA test data, but it does not diagnose causes or rank reliability by itself.
- Safety data currently shows 5/5 overall NHTSA safety rating.
- The most frequently reported complaint categories on this page are unknown or other (11), air bags (10), steering (9).
- Vehicle
- 2016 Chevrolet Impala
- Recalls
- 0
- Complaints
- 109
- Safety Rating
- 5/5
How to Interpret This Page
This page combines three types of NHTSA data: recall campaigns (official manufacturer or government actions), owner complaints (unverified consumer reports), and crash test ratings (where available). A vehicle with many complaints is not necessarily less reliable — complaint volume correlates with sales volume and vehicle age. Recalls indicate identified defects, not overall quality. To compare this model year with others, use the year navigation in the sidebar or return to the model overview page.
If you are researching a used vehicle, start with the complaint categories, compare them against the recall list, and then check nearby model years to see whether the same issue profile repeats. That usually produces a better buying or research signal than treating the raw complaint total as a standalone safety ranking.
NHTSA Crash Test Performance
Frontal Crash Test
Side Crash Test
Overall Frontal Rating
Driver and Passenger Assessment
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Overall Side Rating
Side Barrier and Side Pole Tests
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Rollover Resistance
12.1% rollover risk in single-vehicle crash
Safety Features
ESC: StandardForward Collision Warning: OptionalLane Departure Warning: Optional
Owner Complaints
109 totalPOWER TRAIN
Oct 25, 2025
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...
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POWER TRAIN
Nov 22, 2024
Transmission failure 2nd time in car at 101,000 miles
STEERING
Nov 20, 2024
I was driving and entering [XXX] at [XXX] when my power steering went completely out! I was unable to steer my vehicle at all and was on a windy road with my children in the vehicle! I pulled to the side of the road! Shut my car off waited a couple minutes and turned it back...
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TIRES
Jun 21, 2024
235/50R18. Went for tire rotate and balance. Was informed that 3 of the 4 tires had tread separation and recommended replacement.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,LANE DEPARTURE
Oct 1, 2023
The Side Detection System Modules are preventing the vehicle blind spot system to work correctly. and the vehicle takes 5, 10, 15 + attempts to start up.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
FIREJun 26, 2023
When my car is exposed to water (rain, a car wash) the trunk completely floods and does not drain. It has flooded so much now that my amplifier does not work. I took my vehicle to Chevy to have the known recall on this vehicle repaired but Chevy claims that they will not do anyth...
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STEERING
Jan 1, 2023
Very hard to steer
AIR BAGS
Dec 18, 2022
I recently purchased this car, and the airbag warning light will not turn off. Meaning, something is wrong with the airbags.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LANE DEPARTURE
Nov 21, 2022
side detection fault. this is an acknowledged problem by GM but they will not fix my car.
AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES
CRASH1 injurySep 3, 2022
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 mph and attempting to avoid an accident, the driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed into an embankment. During the crash, the front end of the vehicle was severely damaged but...
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Why Compare These Pages
The strongest comparison flow is usually: exact vehicle-year page, then nearby years of the same model, then other 2016 Chevrolet models. That sequence helps separate one-off year spikes from broader make-wide patterns.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many recalls does the 2016 Chevrolet Impala have?
The 2016 Chevrolet Impala has 0 recalls recorded by NHTSA.
How many complaints have been filed for the 2016 Chevrolet Impala?
NHTSA has received 109 owner-reported complaints for the 2016 Chevrolet Impala.
What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2016 Chevrolet Impala?
The 2016 Chevrolet Impala received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Chevrolet Impala?
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2016 Chevrolet Impala are unknown or other (11 reports), air bags (10 reports), steering (9 reports).
Does the 2016 Chevrolet Impala have any recalls?
NHTSA does not currently list any recalls on record for the 2016 Chevrolet Impala. To verify the status of your specific vehicle, check nhtsa.gov/recalls with your VIN.
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