general problems of the 2016 Chevrolet Impala

24 problems related to electrical system have been reported for the 2016 Chevrolet Impala. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2016 Chevrolet Impala based on all problems reported for the 2016 Impala.

1 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 10/01/2023

The side detection system modules are preventing the vehicle blind spot system to work correctly. And the vehicle takes 5, 10, 15 + attempts to start up.

2 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 06/26/2023

When my car is exposed to water (rain, a car wash) the trunk completely floods and does not drain. It has flooded so much now that my amplifier does not work. I took my vehicle to chevy to have the known recall on this vehicle repaired but chevy claims that they will not do anything for me. I am afraid that the car can potentially catch fire and burn my home down as I park this car in my driveway. With this being a known recall for this vehicle, can I please have this fixed immediately!!!! I have already replaced my tools that have been damaged, please just have this fixed or id likely take further steps after this. I have been going back and forth with GMC and chevy for over 7 days now! just recently, my car was producing sparks from the trunk area, this is not good!!!.

3 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 11/21/2022

Side detection fault. This is an acknowledged problem by gm but they will not fix my car.

4 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 09/01/2022

Radio/sound system malfunctioning; radio/sound will intermittently turn on and off, at times sound will not work for days/weeks at a time. Radio/sound system is tied in with vehicles internal warning systems. When sound is not working, there is no audible notification of several safety conditions including: seat belt not fastened; door open; turn signal on/off; low fuel; service engine; stabilitrack. There was no notification (audio or visual) prior to condition beginning. Symptoms began to appear about 2 months ago during routine highway driving. Vehicle has sustained no accidents and has had no aftermarket upgrades.

5 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 11/13/2021

I parked my car at work and worked a full day Saturday the 13th of November. I go out to start my vehicle and 3 warnings appear all at once. Stabilitrak, abs, and power steering. Reading online I’m not the only one but with only 109,xxx miles it’s kind of bs that there’s obviously an engineering flaw with these vehicles and I probably will give a few car payments worth to get this fixed. I’ve owned this vehicle since 17,xxx miles.

6 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 10/04/2021

Electrical glitches and full loss of engine power wile driving. Dealer don’t know how to fix it. Very unsafe to drive.

7 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 08/21/2021

After starting car (and sometimes put in reverse), steering appears locked and message says to get power steering serviced. After putting back in park, power steering starts working. This happened multiple times last few weeks. Took car in to joe johnson chevorlet (troy OH) for scheduled next morning service. After 2 full days of excusses why they couldn't get to our car, we picked it up and took it to independent service shop. He test drove it and steering was fine. Got car back and next day it happened multiple times again. Took it back to independent to run code, which did not give exact problem. Drove car 1 block and power steering went out turning. Then again 1 block later. It is now parked and afraid to drive it. Chevy seems not to want to work on it and independent does not know what is wrong, said it could take him up to a week to trouble shoot entire system. He hasn't got back to me yet. Help! also, parking brake seems to engage by itself overnight. When starting car, sometimes it is on. We never use it. This may be related.

8 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 06/12/2021

All instruments failed. After a couple restarts they came back on. Lane departure alert doesn’t work now. From a web search, I’m afraid it’s just the beginning. No, I haven’t taken it to the dealer; they charge for diagnosis. And it hasn’t been inspected. The problem doesn’t act up all the time. There are no warning lights, the system just fails. I have 50,600 miles on it. If you find what I’ve found in my web search, the cost of repair is staggering, especially for retirees. I hope you look into Chevrolet’s problem they’ve been having with the Impala.

9 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 01/12/2021

1. The display screen went black while driving using navigation. The fault was a defective hmi module, gm part # 84296482 at a cost of $1100 (see attached document). The sudden loss of the screen was disconcerting and could have caused an accident. This should lead to a recall and reimbursement of the repair cost. 2. When the adaptive cruise control (acc) causes the brakes to be applied it does so very suddenly and in the abs "chattering" mode even when there is no collision danger. This produces a jolt to the drivers and occupants which is an unexpected and unsafe response.

10 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 11/23/2020

When you start it the speed and rpm' s start jumping the coolant gadget waves at you then when you put it in reverse or drive it bumps when you driving you don't know how fast you going because of the gadget bouncing up and down to top it off its jumping the whole time you driving it.

11 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 08/21/2020

For approximately 2 months, my 2016 Impala ltz, would display a message on the small screen in front of the driver in the dash, stating for the driver to, "press ignition button again to turn vehicle off. " the worst part about it was this would happen very randomly whether I would be driving in city traffic, or be sitting in a parking lot at a local store. I took it to my local Chevrolet dealership. Five different times, because they were not able to get the occurrence to duplicate for them. They replaced the ignition, as well as other suspected parts with no resolution. Resolution. Ended up costing me over $1,200. That was the first time I took it in for this issue. The other four times didn't cost me anything because they hadn't fixed the issue. Come to find out it was a wire on the body control module that had some of the insulation sheathing removed, which then in turn caused the wire to ground out on the car's frame. Just thought I would put this out there in case anybody else goes through it because it wasn't real inconvenience.

12 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 07/25/2020

Side detection system has failed, causing my dash board to stay off or flicker and at times my vehicle not starting.

13 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2020

Tl-the contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that during inclement weather, water entered the vehicle from the rear taillights. The contact stated that the trunk and the inside cabin of the vehicle experienced water intrusion in the vehicle. The contact stated that there was mold and an abnormal odor inside of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to two independent mechanics to be diagnosed. It was confirmed that the failure was with the driver's and passenger's side taillights. The contact stated that the computer in the trunk of the vehicle was completely under water. Additionally, the spare tire and jack were rusted. The vehicle was taken to mike anderson Chevrolet (5333 w irving park rd, chicago, IL 60641, 773-465-2000) and an appointment was scheduled to have the vehicle inspected. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 32,000. Ah.

14 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 04/02/2020

Car was going 80 mph (cruise control) on the highway, and it glitched turned on and off. We were going down hill motion car slowed down but continued rolling. When the car glitches back on 1 mins later kicked back on car picked back up to the 80 mph on the cruise control.

15 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 01/19/2020

Concerning the 2016 Chevrolet Impala trunk, there were several occasions of the trunk being found opened on it's own when not in use. Recently, the trunk will not close or will not open. I've purchased fuses to no avail as they continue to blow. Contacted Chevrolet customer care, they lied and said no complaints had been received on any models since 2000. There are at least 2 other complaints about the trunk on the nthsa site. Chevrolet (rob) informed me my complaint is now in their records. Concerning the electrical system, doors could be heard clicking when not in use. My battery has drained several times due to erosion. I purchased new cable which worked fine for some months but then had to purchase new battery. These are obvious issues gm should address.

16 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 10/10/2019

When driving the vehicle everything goes out you have no control, the vehicle is completely dark, absolutely no control. The vehicle was in motion, had no power at all.

17 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 08/14/2019

Went to start the car and the side detection system went out and is causing electrical problems in the car. Side detaction, computer, ignition, etc.

18 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 08/12/2019

The power steering is electric and it's just turning off when the car makes a turn without notice.

19 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 05/26/2019

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.

20 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 02/08/2019

Tl the contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Impala. While stopped at a traffic light, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. An appointment was made to have the vehicle diagnosed at freedom Chevrolet Buick GMC (8008 marvin d love fwy, dallas, TX 75237, (972) 649-0829). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 57,292. The VIN was not available.

21 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 04/29/2018

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.

22 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 08/06/2017

Vehicle sometimes doesn't want to star(you turn the key to start and it does nothing ) also when car goes on auto stop and comes off auto stop it clunks like if the car had bad motor mounts.

23 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 01/23/2017

Takata inflators, my air bag pat keeps coming on and I have taken it to the dealership to get it check and it continues to come on.

24 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 07/18/2016

When traveling on the highway or local roads. My vehicle would warn me to shift into park to stop the engine. The after 3 notices it would shutdown completely.


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