2016 Chevrolet Impala Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2016 Chevrolet Impala. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 177 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
30
1crashes2fires1injuries
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
22
3fires1injuries
ENGINE
20
1crashes
AIR BAGS
16
3crashes5injuries
POWER TRAIN
16
2crashes1injuries
STEERING
16
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
10
1fires
SERVICE BRAKES
8
3crashes3injuries
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
7
1crashes1injuries
STRUCTURE:BODY
6
2crashes1fires4injuries
Total complaints177

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“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…”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2026-01-01

“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…”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2025-10-25

“Transmission failure 2nd time in car at 101,000 miles”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2024-11-22

“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…”

STEERING · reported 2024-11-20

“235/50r18. Went for tire rotate and balance. Was informed that 3 of the 4 tires had tread separation and recommended replacement.”

TIRES · reported 2024-06-21

“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.”

AIR BAGS · reported 2023-10-01

“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 · reported 2023-10-01

“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.”

LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION · reported 2023-10-01
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2016 Chevrolet Impala as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.