The Lemon Index2016 Chevrolet Impala.
The 2016 Chevrolet Impala is one of the most reliable years by owner complaints: 47 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 45, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about electrical, it has 0 recalls, and it gets 20 to 25 mpg combined. The best Chevrolet Impala year is 2019.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 111 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Chevrolet Impala year. 2016 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 33K to 76K miles on the car (74 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- electrical complaints mostly came at 28K–70K miles
- engine complaints mostly came at 27K–85K miles
Recalls 0
No safety recalls on record.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Chevy told dealers about
Chevy sent dealers 1294 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- On some 2011-2015 model year Chevrolet Caprice and 2012-2016 model year Chevrolet Impala…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Impala 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Chevrolet Impala Eco eAssist 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2550–3200 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl.
In owners' words
Air bag light goes and off on the dash. I had it scannedc at autozone and the obd reader shows "driver seat belt anchor pretensioner deployment loop, short to ground ".
2016 Chevrolet Impala owner · NHTSA complaint 11207124
More owner reports
Air bag light comes on and off{intermittingly) while driving.
NHTSA complaint 11231790
The wiring used is tasty to squirrels and my right hand blinker wiring has been chewed up twice now, fixing it has cost $1000.00 each time. Vehicle was stationary parked in my driveway at home.
NHTSA complaint 11183110
Quick answers
Is the 2016 Chevrolet Impala reliable?
Yes, it is one of the most reliable by government complaints. It drew 2.2× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 45; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Chevrolet Impala year by this measure is 2019.
What are the most common 2016 Chevrolet Impala problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are electrical (30%), airbags (19%) and stability control (19%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2016 Chevrolet Impala have?
None: NHTSA has no safety recalls on record for it.
What gas mileage does the 2016 Chevrolet Impala get?
20 to 25 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2016 Chevrolet Impala safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
At what mileage do 2016 Chevrolet Impala problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 33,600 and 76,600 miles. The middle report was at 55,500 miles, from 74 complaints.
Does the 2016 Chevrolet Impala have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2016 Chevrolet Impala cost in fuel a year?
About $2550 to $3200 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2016 Chevrolet Impala have?
2.5L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl.
What Chevrolet Impala year is better than the 2016?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2019, 2010 and 2016.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works