2016 Chevrolet Impala Limited reliability
The 2016 Chevrolet Impala Limited has 786 complaints with NHTSA after 11 years, or 49 per year. That is the most complaints per year among the 3 Impala Limited years on this site. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
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The complaints owners file most often name Engine (283 of 786), then Electrical system (206) and Powertrain (162). Those filings include 19 that report a crash, 2 that report a fire, and 6 that report an injury.
The 2015 Impala Limited has 0 complaints, 0 per year. The 2016 has more complaints per year than the 2015.
The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2016 Chevrolet Impala Limited. How we count. Data as of .
Recalls (0)
No recalls on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Complaints by component (786 total)
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Complaints filed per year
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
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"When I was driving my car with my child in it my break tightened up and I couldn’t apply them to stop I had to let my foot off the gas and let my car slow its self down safely. When I got my car home my husband looked…"
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"Brake booster pump failed ( gm part # 12704586 ) Causing limited braking and severe damage to internal engine components, camshafts ,timing chain have been damaged This is a ongoing problem in which i have had this pump…"
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"When I put the car in park and try to turn the car off the Shift Park message comes on preventing me from cutting the car completely off. I put in back in drive or reverse then back in park it still dings and shows the…"
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"The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while driving on several occasions at various speeds, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle lost power. Additionally, the message…"
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"I am filing a complaint regarding ongoing and worsening issues with my Chevrolet vehicle, which appear to point to broader defects involving the engine and electrical systems. Months ago, while driving, the car suddenly…"
NHTSA crash ratings
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Chevrolet Impala Limited 4 DR FWD | 4 stars | 4 stars | 4 stars | 4 stars |
Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.
Specs and fitment
Known issues for this generation
NHTSA complaints filed on 2014-2016 Chevrolet Impala Limited vehicles most often name the engine, followed by powertrain and electrical system. Impala Limited was a fleet continuation of the prior Impala generation; confirm open recalls by VIN, because some Chevrolet Impala campaigns of the mid-2010s apply only to the redesigned Impala and not to Limited.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2016 Chevrolet Impala Limited reliable?
The 2016 Chevrolet Impala Limited has 786 complaints with NHTSA after 11 years, or 49 per year. That is the most complaints per year among the 3 Impala Limited years on this site. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
What are common problems with a 2016 Chevrolet Impala Limited?
The complaints owners file most often name Engine (283 of 786), then Electrical system (206) and Powertrain (162). Those filings include 19 that report a crash, 2 that report a fire, and 6 that report an injury.
Is the 2016 Chevrolet Impala Limited more reliable than the years next to it?
The 2015 Impala Limited has 0 complaints, 0 per year. The 2016 has more complaints per year than the 2015.
Has the 2016 Chevrolet Impala Limited been recalled?
NHTSA has no recalls on file for the 2016 Chevrolet Impala Limited.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2016 Chevrolet Impala Limited?
Owners have filed 786 complaints about the 2016 Chevrolet Impala Limited with NHTSA.
What oil does a Chevrolet Impala Limited take?
5W-30 for the 3.6L at all temps; 0W-30 is listed for use below -29°C. Confirm the under-hood label.
What tire sizes does the Impala Limited use?
Common Impala-platform sizes include 225/60R16, 235/55R17, and 235/50R18 depending on wheel package.
What years is the Impala Limited generation on this site?
2014-2016 — a fleet continuation of the prior Impala generation.