2016 Chevrolet Impala Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 22about this part
- Share
- 20%of 111 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 71,157miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 22 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2016 Chevrolet Impala, 20% of the 111 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 71,157 miles. 3 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The entire spare tire well in the trunk was filled with water. The trunk was damp in the back corners by the tail lights and some of my items in the trunk were wet. This is the first I have noticed this but it couldn't have been like this long. It has been cold out and I only noticed a small amount of mold and no odor yet.”
NHTSA complaint #11152317, filed 2018-11, 72,314 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“I reached for the driver's side door handle to open the door and something punctured my finger from the underside of the handle which startled me. I tried to take a closer look, but I couldn't see any explanation for the puncture, so I tried to open the door again and received another puncture wound. By this time, my finger had begun to bleed quite a bit because the punctures were pretty deep. At the time, the vehicle was stationary because I had just parked in a parking lot, and I was trying to exit my vehicle”
NHTSA complaint #11316721, filed 2020-03, 46,000 miles“My air condition blowing hot air cost 1700.00 to repair my car is a 2016 Chevrolet Impala they say the dash has to come out to replace part there should be a recall on this”
NHTSA complaint #11338513, filed 2020-07, 87,000 miles“Sunroof exploded while driving on hwy at 65mph, two minutes after stopping at a convenience store. 92f outdoor temp. Ac just cooled off vehicle. 2017 black chevy Impala ltz. Both front windows and windshield previously cracked after starting to drive while car cooling off (AC on) during previous summers. I was on the phone during the sunroof blowout and the other party was witness to the extremely loud explosion sound. Thank goodness I decided to tint the sunroof when I bought it, could have been much worse.”
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Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 7 | 47% |
| 2019 | 5 | 18% |
| 2018 | 16 | 27% |
| 2017 | 31 | 27% |
| 2016 | 22 | 20% |
| 2015 | 51 | 17% |
| 2014 | 90 | 14% |
| 2013 | 39 | 14% |
| 2012 | 27 | 10% |
| 2011 | 49 | 10% |
| 2010 | 44 | 10% |
| 2009 | 89 | 11% |
| 2008 | 62 | 8% |
| 2007 | 39 | 6% |
| 2006 | 26 | 5% |
| 2005 | 18 | 3% |
| 2004 | 43 | 4% |
| 2003 | 41 | 6% |
| 2002 | 34 | 4% |
| 2001 | 37 | 5% |
| 2000 | 15 | 2% |
| 1996 | 3 | 3% |
| 1995 | 1 | 2% |
| 1994 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2016 Chevrolet Impala
30 complaintsEngine
21 complaintsAir bags
16 complaintsSteering
16 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsElectronic stability control
10 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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