Model year
2016 Chevrolet Impala
NHTSA lists 0 recalls and 111 complaints for the 2016 Chevrolet Impala (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (30), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (22), ENGINE (21). NHTSA overall stars for rated variants run from 4 to 5. EPA rates it 20–25 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,700–$3,350, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 818 complaints
- 2001 742 complaints
- 2002 795 complaints
- 2003 695 complaints
- 2004 1,073 complaints
- 2005 609 complaints
- 2006 524 complaints
- 2007 627 complaints
- 2008 810 complaints
- 2009 824 complaints
- 2010 442 complaints
- 2011 505 complaints
- 2012 258 complaints
- 2013 272 complaints
- 2014 637 complaints
- 2015 300 complaints
- 2016 111 complaints
- 2017 117 complaints
- 2018 59 complaints
- 2019 28 complaints
- 2020 15 complaints
Recalls
No recalls are listed for this name in the matched NHTSA file.
Complaints
111 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 8, fire flag on 4, injury field 10, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DR FWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.121 | NHTSA photo |
| Eco eAssist 4 DR FWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.121 | NHTSA photo |
| Limited 4 DR FWD | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.113 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Impala Limited · 3.6L · Automatic 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 18 | 29 | 22 | — | — | $3,050 |
| Impala · 3.6L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 19 | 28 | 22 | — | — | $3,050 |
| Impala · 3.6L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 28 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| Impala · 2.5L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 22 | 31 | 25 | — | — | $2,700 |
| Impala Bi-Fuel (CNG) · 3.6L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Bifuel (CNG) | 17 | 25 | 20 | — | — | $3,350 |
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