2016 Chevrolet Impala Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 14%of 111 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 75,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the steering of the 2016 Chevrolet Impala, 14% of the 111 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“On the 24th of december as I was pulling into the driveway my power steering system locked up and I could no longer turn the vehicle. The check power steering indicator light came on. It was towed to a local mechanic who reset the error code and informed me he didn't know when and if this would happen again. I left that mechanic and went to the dealership where I purchased the vehicle (preston hood in fort walton beach). After running a diagnostic there, they said nothing was wrong and they had never seen this problem before. …”
NHTSA complaint #11164638, filed 2019-01, 86,000 miles“I purchased a '16 Impala ls2 with 37k miles, after owning it for a week, I checked the air pressure on the spare tire to find the trunk with about 4 of water in trunk, the deal replaced the tail light gaskets and have not had an issue since. After driving the car for 6 months and just over 10k miles, I was driving through the small town I live in and my power steering just stopped working and power steering failure note popped up. Thankfully got pulled over safely, turned car off, waited 30 sec., restarted the car and still no power steering. …”
NHTSA complaint #11282389, filed 2019-11, 3 miles“Car loss power steering, ABS brake control and speedometer. Multiple services lights flicked on / off. Happened several times in the last 1-2 months, happened on city streets and the highway. Had taken to be serviced twice. Intermittent check engine light turns off after a day or two.”
NHTSA complaint #11063631, filed 2018-01, 30,000 miles“While driving vehicle at a low speed soon after starting, a service warning service powersteering drive with care appeared on thr dic. Vehicle became extremely hard to steer but I was able to maneuver it to a safe location putting a lot of physical pressure on thr steering wheel. Switched car on and off several times and warning still appeared. After removing key from ignition and spending approximately 20 minutes attempting to troubleshoot, restarted vehicle and warning removed and was able to steer again. …”
NHTSA complaint #11366724, filed 2020-10, 159,000 miles“Driving on 2 lane highway around 40-45 MPH when suddenly the steering wheel became extremely hard to turn. Warning message service power steering drive with caution popped on. Had extreme resistant trying to turn into a parking lot to check for lost of fluid. Nearly hit a car trying to get the Impala into the proper right lane. After about 30 minutes of looking in owner's manual and searching in engine compartment to discovered that this is an electric steering. Check for any blown fuse - found none. …”
NHTSA complaint #11234659, filed 2019-07, 52,454 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11019516Apr 17, 2025This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel that may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 11017173Mar 21, 2025This informational bulletin instructs the tech when fuel/fluid is needed to be tested and where it can be sent for analysis.
- 11014577Feb 18, 2025This service bulletin provides a procedure inspecting for excess grease or Sealant on the Exterior of the steering gear due to seeing grease or sealant on certain locations on…
- 11011205Oct 28, 2024This informational bulletin explains Unscheduled Supplemental Services and the importance of GM Simplified Maintenance Schedules.
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
- 10242061Aug 7, 2023This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 3 | 20% |
| 2019 | 3 | 11% |
| 2018 | 7 | 12% |
| 2017 | 11 | 9% |
| 2016 | 16 | 14% |
| 2015 | 44 | 15% |
| 2014 | 140 | 22% |
| 2013 | 34 | 13% |
| 2012 | 49 | 19% |
| 2011 | 35 | 7% |
| 2010 | 42 | 10% |
| 2009 | 57 | 7% |
| 2008 | 94 | 12% |
| 2007 | 101 | 16% |
| 2006 | 135 | 26% |
| 2005 | 60 | 10% |
| 2004 | 63 | 6% |
| 2003 | 30 | 4% |
| 2002 | 57 | 7% |
| 2001 | 76 | 10% |
| 2000 | 124 | 15% |
| 1996 | 12 | 14% |
| 1995 | 2 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2016 Chevrolet Impala
30 complaintsOther or unknown
22 complaintsEngine
21 complaintsAir bags
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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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