Model year 2016 · Large Cars, Midsize Cars

2016 Chevrolet Impala: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2016 Chevrolet Impala at 20–25 mpg combined across 5 versions. NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 111 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

0

EPA combined mpg

20–25

NHTSA overall rating

5/5

Recall file dated Oct 28, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 28, 2026, 7:36 AM EDT

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Chevrolet dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2016 Chevrolet Impala recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 0 safety recalls for the 2016 Chevrolet Impala, newest first.

No recalls are listed for the 2016 Chevrolet Impala in NHTSA's recall file as of Oct 28, 2026.

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2016 Chevrolet Impala fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2016 Chevrolet Impala EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
Impala2.5L 4-cylAutomatic 6-speedFront-Wheel DriveRegular22/31/25 mpg$2,700354
Impala3.6L 6-cyl ffvAutomatic 6-speedFront-Wheel DriveGasoline or E85 / E8519/28/22 mpg$3,050401
Impala3.6L 6-cylAutomatic 6-speedFront-Wheel DriveRegular18/28/21 mpg$3,200410
Impala Bi-Fuel (CNG)3.6L 6-cyl bifuel (cng)Automatic 6-speedFront-Wheel DriveGasoline or natural gas / Natural Gas17/25/20 mpg$3,350437
Impala Limited3.6L 6-cyl ffvAutomatic 6-spdFront-Wheel DriveGasoline or E85 / E8518/29/22 mpg$3,050410

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2016 Chevrolet Impala crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2016 Chevrolet Impala NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2016 Chevrolet Impala 4 DR FWD5 stars5 stars5 stars4 stars12.1%Optional
2016 Chevrolet Impala Eco eAssist 4 DR FWD5 stars5 stars5 stars4 stars12.1%Optional
2016 Chevrolet Impala Limited 4 DR FWD4 stars4 stars4 stars4 stars11.3%No

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2016 Chevrolet Impala owner complaints

Owners have filed 111 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Chevrolet Impala, most recently on Aug 10, 2026. 8 mention a crash, 4 a fire, 10 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2016 Chevrolet Impala complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Electrical system30
Unknown or other22
Engine21
Air bags16
Power train16
Steering16
Electronic stability control (ESC)10
Service brakes8
Exterior lighting7
Structure: Body6

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Chevrolet Impala model years

Chevrolet Impala by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2020 Impala22 mpg0155/5
2019 Impala22–25 mpg1285/5
2018 Impala22–25 mpg1595/5
2017 Impala22–25 mpg01175/5
2015 Impala20–25 mpg33005/5

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Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 28, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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