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2016 Chevrolet Impala
Common Problems

Ranked from 45 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

3
High severity
6
Medium

9 Common Problems

Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.

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  1. 1

    Power steering failure

    8complaints
    High severitySteering

    The power steering system fails suddenly, making the vehicle extremely difficult to steer.

    $200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 1–6 hrs labor
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  2. 2

    Check Engine Light On Due to Sensor Malfunction

    7complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    Multiple sensors malfunction causing check engine light to turn on intermittently.

    $100–$250est. professional diagnosis · 1–2 hrs labor
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  3. 3

    Air conditioning failure

    6complaints
    Medium severityOther

    The air conditioning system fails, leading to lack of cooling and potential health risks in hot weather.

    $800–$1,600est. a/c compressor replacement · 3–6 hrs labor
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  4. 4

    Engine performance issues

    6complaints
    Medium severityEngine

    The engine experiences random stalls and loss of power, often accompanied by check engine light illumination.

  5. 5

    Transmission Issues Causing Stalling and Jerking

    6complaints
    High severityTransmission

    Transmission malfunctions cause stalling, jerking, and difficulty in shifting gears.

    $200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs labor
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  6. 6

    Airbag Deployment Failure

    5complaints
    High severityOther

    In two separate incidents, airbags failed to deploy during collisions, leading to injuries and property damage.

  7. 7

    Lane departure system failure

    5complaints
    Medium severityOther

    The lane departure warning system intermittently fails, causing the dashboard to flicker or go black.

  8. 8

    Water intrusion and trunk leakage

    5complaints
    Medium severityOther

    Water leaks into the trunk and cabin, causing mold growth and damage to interior components.

  9. 9

    Air Bag Malfunction

    2complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    Air bag lights frequently come on and off, indicating potential issues with air bag deployment.

Other years & sources

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Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.