2016 Chevrolet Impala engine problems
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2016 Chevrolet Impala — 19% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owned a 2016 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH and turning into a parking lot, the vehicle lost power and there was black smoke coming from the right side of the engine compartment. The contact then parked the vehicle and opened the hood, and…”
filed Aug 10, 2026
“My vin should have been included in this: N182186881-01 - Special Coverage Evaporator Core Icing, Leak Revised Warranty section I have had the issue for many years due to not receiving the notice. The car leaks, hisses, smokes and does not cool at all. I was told I must only take it to them for 250…”
filed Jan 31, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Impala years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Impala | 2 | 7% |
| 2018 Impala | 7 | 12% |
| 2017 Impala | 21 | 18% |
| 2015 Impala | 19 | 6% |
| 2014 Impala | 56 | 9% |
| 2013 Impala | 30 | 11% |
| 2012 Impala | 40 | 16% |
| 2011 Impala | 125 | 25% |
| 2010 Impala | 88 | 20% |
| 2009 Impala | 179 | 22% |
| 2008 Impala | 134 | 17% |
| 2007 Impala | 77 | 12% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 Chevrolet Impala
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.