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2016 Chevrolet Impala Limited
Solid pick. The public record on this car is clean for its age. Inspect it, then negotiate with confidence.
786 owner complaints · 0 recalls · data verified July 26, 2026 · source: NHTSA
Why buy?
Engine problems dominate (36% of complaints, typically reported near 46k miles).
Zero recalls, rare for a car this age.
Complaint reports have faded. Early issues appear resolved or aged out.
Score breakdown, by factor
Full methodology →#319 of 596Among the 2016 models with a matured record, the 2016 Chevrolet Impala Limited ranks #319, scoring higher than 46% of them. See the 2016 ranking →
Complaints filed per year
Fading = early teething worked out. Climbing = problems aging in.
How it crashes
NHTSA’s own crash tests, separate from the reliability score above.
4/5 overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating · 2016 Chevrolet Impala Limited 4 DR FWD
Rollover risk in a single-vehicle crash: 11%
No open NHTSA defect investigations on file.
Source: nhtsa.gov/ratings. Star ratings compare vehicles within the same class and size, not across every car on the road.
The road ahead
What breaks on a 2016 Chevrolet Impala Limited, plotted where owners report it happening.
Mileage medians come from owners who mentioned an odometer reading in their NHTSA complaint. Treat them as a rough guide.
Engine
36%283 complaints · typically near 46k mi · 18 in the last 2 years
“The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while driving on several occasions at various speeds, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the …”
Electrical system
26%206 complaints · typically near 28k mi · 13 in the last 2 years
“Shift to park message and park not fully engaging. This caused the vehicle to roll back when parked on an incline.”
Transmission & drivetrain
21%162 complaints · typically near 28k mi · 8 in the last 2 years
“Car showing warning : engine power reduced Car decelerate unexpectedly Car won’t accelerate past 20 mph intermittently - when putting car in park, car won’t recognize …”
Speed control
19%146 complaints · typically near 43k mi · 3 in the last 2 years
“Car showing warning : engine power reduced Car decelerate unexpectedly Car won’t accelerate past 20 mph intermittently - when putting car in park, car won’t recognize …”
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Read all 786 owner complaints in their own words → · just the 23 crash/fire/injury reports →
Recalls (0)
No recall campaigns on file for this model year.
Questions to ask the seller
Questions worth asking the seller of this Chevrolet before you buy, drawn from its public record:
- Owners of this model report engine problems more than anything else (owners tend to report it near 46k miles). Has this car shown any engine symptoms, and are there repair records for it?
- Owners of this model report electrical system problems more than anything else (owners tend to report it near 28k miles). Has this car shown any electrical system symptoms, and are there repair records for it?
- Has this car been in any accident or had any structural, airbag, or flood-related repair? Do you have a clean title and a recent history report (Carfax / AutoCheck)?
- How many owners has it had, do you have the maintenance records, and why are you selling it?
- Are you open to me having an independent mechanic inspect it before we settle on a price?
Before you hand over money
Check the VIN for open recalls
NHTSA’s free lookup shows whether this exact car had its recall remedies completed.
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A $150 to $250 independent inspection of this exact 2016 Chevrolet IMPALA LIMITED beats every score on the internet, including ours.
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What owners say
Real owners of this exact model-year, shown separately from the NHTSA score. If they disagree, that’s worth knowing.