2016 Chevrolet Impala Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 9%of 111 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 48,382miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2016 Chevrolet Impala, 9% of the 111 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 48,382 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Its was round 9:00 p.m. When I was driving down a two lane road, going around a curve when all my interior lights(dash board, radio, and gear shift lights)turn off for about three seconds. The car felt as it was completely off but powered back up and continued to drive normal.”
NHTSA complaint #11090911, filed 2018-04, 48,382 miles“Side detection module is failing. I researched after my dashboard won't turn on, and after reading similar complaints from other Impala owners, it is due to the side detection modules not working properly. Apparently when the modules fail they can cause alot of electrical damage to the vehicle. Chevy or GM is not answering my questions, and I dont see the need to pay out of pocket for something that seems to be a problem in most people's Impala.”
NHTSA complaint #11210103, filed 2019-05, 5 miles“Car would not start and all of my sensors are going off needing to be serviced. Then it goes away. I drove it the day before with no problems. Go to my car the next day and all of my sensors are acting up.”
NHTSA complaint #11252150, filed 2019-08, 76,000 miles“On april 2nd, 2018, I was driving to work around 4:50 a.m. Driving on the 303sb only about 7 minutes into my drive I noticed that my vehicle began to lag and stall out, I began to notice grey smoke coming from the hood and that's when I realized that my car was on fire. While trying to avoid traffic and after almost being hit by oncoming traffic I was finally able to get my vehicle into a safe are on the side of the road and call emergency roadside assistance on provided by my auto insurance usaa. …”
NHTSA complaint #11096550, filed 2018-05, 65,000 miles“I was making a right turn and the traction stabilization error popped up on my dash and the check engine light came on. I came to a stop and the car started shaking while it was at a complete stop. The car never slid or anything so I don't know why the stabalization error would come on and this is the 2nd time it has done this. The vehicle is fairly new so I don't know why it does this. Once I stepped on the pedal slowly to go again the engine felt like it jerked. I have read many complaints on this issue on other forums.”
NHTSA complaint #11161027, filed 2018-12, 75,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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Electronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 10 | 9% |
| 2015 | 20 | 7% |
| 2014 | 104 | 16% |
| 2013 | 108 | 40% |
| 2012 | 54 | 21% |
| 2011 | 132 | 26% |
| 2010 | 74 | 17% |
| 2009 | 108 | 13% |
| 2008 | 58 | 7% |
| 2007 | 14 | 2% |
| 2006 | 15 | 3% |
| 2005 | 9 | 1% |
| 2004 | 15 | 1% |
| 2003 | 13 | 2% |
| 2002 | 17 | 2% |
| 2001 | 9 | 1% |
| 2000 | 3 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2016 Chevrolet Impala
30 complaintsOther or unknown
22 complaintsEngine
21 complaintsAir bags
16 complaintsSteering
16 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsLane departure
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Chevrolet Impala
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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