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2016 Chevrolet Impala

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

74 reports with mileage · 37 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Electrical System. Review the 30 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Engine. Review the 21 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Air Bags. Review the 16 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

8 crash reports4 fire reports7 injury reports

Engine complaints

21 reports
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21,000 miles · Jun 25, 2016
EnginePower TrainVehicle Speed Control

I WAS STOPPED AT THE TOP OF THE HILL ON A PRIVATE ROAD. WHEN I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE AND PRESSED THE ACCELERATOR, NOTHING HAPPENED. THE CAR BEGAN TO ROLL BACKWARDS AND I PRESSED DOWN ON THE BRAKE. THE BRAKE WAS VERY WEAK AND IT TOOK 50-60 FEET AND ALL OF MY PRESSURE ON THE BRAKE PEDAL TO BRING THE CAR TO A STOP. AFTER I STO…

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I WAS STOPPED AT THE TOP OF THE HILL ON A PRIVATE ROAD. WHEN I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE AND PRESSED THE ACCELERATOR, NOTHING HAPPENED. THE CAR BEGAN TO ROLL BACKWARDS AND I PRESSED DOWN ON THE BRAKE. THE BRAKE WAS VERY WEAK AND IT TOOK 50-60 FEET AND ALL OF MY PRESSURE ON THE BRAKE PEDAL TO BRING THE CAR TO A STOP. AFTER I STOPPED, I REALIZED THAT THE ENGINE HAD TURNED OFF AND THE IGNITION WAS INT HE OFF POSITION. I ROTATED THE KEY IN THE IGNITION BACK TO THE START POSITION TO START THE ENGINE. I CONTINUED BACK UP THE HILL NORMALLY AFTER THE ENGINE WAS STARTED. LUCKILY, THERE WERE NO CARS BEHIND ME ON THE HILL OR THEY WOULD'VE BEEN HIT.

NHTSA ODI #10876611

Official recalls

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NHTSA investigations

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