MYRModel Year Report

2016 Chevrolet Impala

▲ Better than typical
2016 Chevrolet Impala
RENDERED 2026-09-17T04:27:29.518Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Impala Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2016 highlighted. 1981: 2 complaints 1981 1982: 2 complaints 1983: 3 complaints 1984: 0 complaints 1985: 1 complaints 1987: 1 complaints 1987 1991: 0 complaints 1992: 0 complaints 1993: 2 complaints 1994: 15 complaints 1995: 44 complaints 1995 1996: 88 complaints 1997: 1 complaints 1998: 2 complaints 1999: 4 complaints 2000: 818 complaints 2000 2001: 742 complaints 2002: 795 complaints 2003: 694 complaints 2004: 1072 complaints 2005: 609 complaints 2005 2006: 524 complaints 2007: 627 complaints 2008: 810 complaints 2009: 824 complaints 2010: 441 complaints 2010 2011: 505 complaints 2012: 258 complaints 2013: 272 complaints 2014: 633 complaints 2015: 300 complaints 2015 2016: 111 complaints 2016 2017: 116 complaints 2018: 59 complaints 2019: 28 complaints 2020: 15 complaints 2020
2016: 111 complaints
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YearComplaints
19800
19812
19822
19833
19840
19851
19871
19910
19920
19932
199415
199544
199688
19971
19982
19994
2000818
2001742
2002795
2003694
20041072
2005609
2006524
2007627
2008810
2009824
2010441
2011505
2012258
2013272
2014633
2015300
2016111
2017116
201859
201928
202015

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 27%

27% of complaints: electrical system — 30 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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ON APRIL 2ND, 2018, I WAS DRIVING TO WORK AROUND 4:50 A.M.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180517

Also filed under ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) and UNKNOWN OR OTHER

ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2016 AT APPROXIMATELY 5:20 A.M. I WAS PARKING MY CAR IN A CENTER CITY PARKING GARAGE. I WAS APPROXIMATELY 2 CAR LENGTHS FROM THE PARKING SPOT. I WAS BACKING MY CAR INTO THE SPOT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20161121

Also filed under POWER TRAIN and EXTERIOR LIGHTING

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240611

Also filed under AIR BAGS

ENGINE 19%

19% of complaints: engine — 21 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260810

STEERING 14%

14% of complaints: steering — 16 distinct reports on file.

POWER TRAIN 14%

14% of complaints: power train — 16 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
AIR BAGS 14%

14% of complaints: air bags — 16 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2016 Chevrolet Impala — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (30 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (21 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (16 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1995 ▲ 2018 ▲ 1996

WORST YEARS

■ 2004 ◆ 2000 ◆ 2009

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FAQ

Is the 2016 Chevrolet Impala reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2016 Chevrolet Impala is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Chevrolet Impala?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2016 Chevrolet Impala have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.