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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2016 Chevrolet Impala recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2016 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
0
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
890

Safety recalls0

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

No recall campaigns found for the 2016 Chevrolet Impala

NHTSA's model names don't always match the VIN decode, so read this as “none found”, not “none exist”.

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To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Chevrolet recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component890

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
890Complaints filed
27Involving a crash
6Involving a fire
18Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Engine30434523
Electrical system23627421
Unknown or other18421131
Power train17820503
Vehicle speed control14917202
Service brakes90101306
Electronic stability control (ESC)849111
Steering556000
Fuel/propulsion system485000
Structure455314
Air bags324617
Exterior lighting253201
Suspension192100
Visibility/wiper121000
Seat belts121101

16 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names Impala, Impala Eco Eassist, Impala Limited.

Latest reports

  • Engine

    “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…”

    Filed 08/10/2026 · ODI 11756028
  • Power train

    “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.”

    Filed 06/01/2026 · ODI 11741316
  • Power train

    “Between 25mph and 35mph transmission will " lose " gearing and start revving when I'm stuck in traffic, causing a safety concern/risk.”

    Filed 10/28/2025 · ODI 11696147

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2016 Chevrolet Impala recall questions

How many recalls does the 2016 Chevrolet Impala have?

NHTSA has no safety recall campaigns on file for the 2016 Chevrolet Impala. Check a specific car by VIN anyway: a recall can be added at any time.

What is the most common complaint about the 2016 Chevrolet Impala?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 304 complaints out of 890 filed with NHTSA (34%). Across all complaints, owners reported 27 crashs and 6 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2016 Chevrolet Impala?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Chevrolet recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Chevrolet dealer.

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