2016 Chevrolet Impala problems, recalls, safety rating, MPG & value

Q: What gas mileage does the 2016 Chevrolet Impala get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2016 Chevrolet Impala at about 23 mpg combined (20 city / 29 highway).

Q: How much is a 2016 Chevrolet Impala worth?

Comparable 2016 Chevrolet Impala listings run roughly $12,995–$17,999, typically around $15,345 (from 15 vehicles).

2016 Chevrolet Impala at a glance

Safety recallsNone

Owner complaints110

Combined23 mpg

Typical price$15,345

Free: specs, open recalls for that exact car, build sheet and fair price.

2016 Chevrolet Impala recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2016 Chevrolet Impala.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.

2016 Chevrolet Impala common problems

The most-reported problem areas from 110 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Electrical System

Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.

Power Train

Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.

Air Bags

Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.

Steering

Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.

Lane Departure

Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.

Structure

Inspect for rust, fresh undercoating, mismatched paint, uneven panel gaps and any sign of prior collision or frame repair.

2016 Chevrolet Impala MPG & running costs

Combined23 mpg

City20 mpg

Highway29 mpg

Est. annual fuel cost$2,733

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

What's a 2016 Chevrolet Impala worth?

Low

$12,995

Typical price

$15,345

High

$17,999

From 15 comparable 2016 Chevrolet Impala listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2016 Chevrolet Impala costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$13,665

Depreciation (5 yrs)$8,000

Total$21,665

Per mile$0.29

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($15,345) with the same model 5 model-years older ($7,327), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.