2016 Chevrolet Impala problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Steering (15) · Power Train (10) · Engine (10)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Chevrolet Impala model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
🛣️ Complaints by mileage
74 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (1,292)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-26 · PIT5698F · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi provides diagnostics tips on how the lin bus works and how to diagnosis it.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-04 · PIP4902W · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email gds2 session logs into technical assistance.
Unknown Or Other 2026-07-21 · PIT5099J · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
pi to help diagnose a/c concern
Unknown Or Other 2026-04-01 · PIT3271Q · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.
Unknown Or Other 2026-03-09 · PIP6104 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a gds2 session log and upload to a technical assistance case in cx connect.
Unknown Or Other 2026-03-09 · PIP4902V · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email gds2 session logs into technical assistance.
Showing the 6 most recent of 1,292 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-08-10 · Engine · 200,000 mi · 🔥 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…”
2026-06-01 · Power Train · 115,000 mi“ 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 conta…”
2025-10-28 · 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 burn…”
2025-01-31 · Engine“my vin should have been included in this: n182186881-01 - special coverage evaporator core icing, leak revised warranty section i have had the issue for many years due to not receiving the notice. the car leaks, hisses, smokes and does not cool at all. i was told i must only take it to them for 250 diagnostic but they also said it was a havoc rep…”
2024-11-27 · Steering“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 on and the problem went away! this has happened twice now. my power…”
2024-11-25 · Power Train“transmission failure 2nd time in car at 101,000 miles…”
2024-06-24 · Tires“235/50r18. went for tire rotate and balance. was informed that 3 of the 4 tires had tread separation and recommended replacement.…”
2024-06-11 · Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection“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. …”
2024-03-01 · Structure · 5,377 mi“the contact owns a 2016 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that he noticed that there was water leaking inside the trunk. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was determined that water was leaking through both sides of the trunk lid. the dealer installed a gasket between the spoiler and the trunk lid. the contact stated that the failure …”
2023-07-01 · Unknown Or Other · 🔥 fire“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 anything for me. i am afraid that the car can potentially catch fire and bu…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.