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2016 Chevrolet Impala

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2016 Impala.

Body PASSENGER CAR

The 2016 Chevrolet Impala is classified as a passenger car with an engine oil capacity of 5.0–6.0 quarts and a specified viscosity of 5W-20. It generated 110 total owner complaints and carried zero recalls, figures that distinguish it within the model’s broader history. Across the 1991–2020 span, complaint volume peaked at 1,071 for the 2004 model and bottomed at a single entry for 1997. Against that range, the 2016 model’s 110 complaints place it far below the historical high-water mark, making it one of the more subdued years in the Impala’s recorded history.

Model year202020192018201720162015201320122011

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity5.0-6.0OEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-20OEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 48 · 615 CCA battery, OE oil filter 25206377. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 48 · 615 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP235/50R18OEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter25206377 alt 12731742
Engine air filter20972654 alt 22753242
Spark plug12680074 alt 12681660
Battery88866309 alt 88866184
Front wiper blades84589112 alt 84589113
Serpentine belt12627134 alt 12639018
Thermostat12630780 alt 25201447
Cabin air filter23393247

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length201.2 in
Overall width72.8 in
Overall height59.1 in
Wheelbase111.8 in
Curb weight3662 lb
Track (front / rear)61.8 / 63 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)59/41

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Impala of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

6.3 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.30 sec — 2016 2LTZ V6
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
20162LTZ V6 3.6L V66.30 sec14.90 sec305 hpFWD
20142LT V6 3.6L V66.00 sec14.80 sec305 hpFWD
20142LTZ V6 3.6L V66.20 sec14.80 sec305 hpFWD
20142LTZ V6 3.6L V67.10 sec15.60 sec305 hpFWD
20141LT 2.5L I-48.70 sec16.80 sec195 hpFWD
2018Premier V6 3.6L V66.10 sec14.90 sec305 hpFWD
2007LTZ V6 3.9L V67.40 sec15.60 sec233 hpFWD
2007Police 3.9L V67.50 sec15.60 sec240 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 5.0-6.0 of 5W-20 engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque the oil drain plug to 18.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidDEXRON(R)-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity5.3
Brake FluidDOT 3
Engine CoolantDex Cool
Engine Coolant Capacity7.8 qt
Engine CoolantDex Cool
Engine Coolant Capacity9.9 qt
Engine Oil5W-20

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs89 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs89 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug18.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug18.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug18.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs18.0 ft-lbs
Engine Valve Cover Bolts7.4 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts74.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Spark Plug ManufacturerAC Delco
Spark Plug Gap.037 - .043 in
Spark Plug Torque15 ft-lbs
Spark Plug ManufacturerAc Delco
Spark Plug Gap.037 - .043 in

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.25-1.50 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity5.0-5.1 oz
Standard BCI Group Number48
Standard BCI Cranking Performance615 cca
Standard BCI Group Number34

Service checks

Pressure Test20 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief20 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature188-206 °F
Pressure Test15, Pressure should not exceed 20 psi.
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief15 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature188-206 °F
Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)43-51 Diesel
Residual Pressure43-58 in idle psi

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 20; Rear: 20 /
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 111; Rear: 74 /; Front: 111; Rear: 74
ABS Sensor Torque6.6 / NS
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.080; Rear: 0.080 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.070; Rear: .846
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation.00024
Maximum Rotor Runout.002

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
1110
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
122.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: loosen all bolts completely, Step 3: 18.0 ft. lbs., Step 4: 11022 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 2 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Do not allow oil on cylinder head or head bolt bosses · M11 Bolts:

122.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
2150 degrees; M8 Bolts:150 degrees
111.0 ft. lbs.11 ft. lbs
275 degrees75 degrees
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 2 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Do not allow oil on cylinder head or head bolt bosses · M11 Bolts:

122.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
2150 degrees; M8 Bolts:150 degrees
111.0 ft. lbs.11 ft. lbs
275 degrees75 degrees
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts.

122.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
2190 degrees190 degrees
3Front bolts 26.0 ft. lbs.26 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 2 stages

Prep M11 Bolts

122.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
2150 degrees; M8 Bolts150 degrees
111.0 ft. lbs.11 ft. lbs
275 degrees75 degrees

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 97,500 mi.

Every 7,500 miAccelerator Pedal (inspect) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Brake Shift Interlock Solenoid (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil (inspect fluid level)
Every 22,500 miCabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 45,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System (inspect)
Every 97,500 miSpark Plug Wires (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2016 Chevrolet Impala represents a notable inflection point in the tenth-generation’s federal record. Complaints dropped sharply from 630 in 2014 and 298 in 2015 to 110 in 2016, while recalls fell to zero after peaking at 12 in 2014. This decline continues a broader trend of stabilization following the 2014 recall surge, likely tied to the resolution of high-profile airbag and ignition-switch campaigns. The 2016 model year also saw fewer crash-related complaints (8) and fire incidents (3) than the preceding years, suggesting improved reliability in critical safety systems. With no investigations or recalls in 2016 and a lower TSB count than 2014–2015, the data implies GM had addressed the generation’s most pressing issues by this year. For a used buyer, the 2016 Impala emerges as a comparatively strong choice within this generation.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
1292
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
110
Owner complaints
8 involved a crash · 3 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent
’91’92’93’94’95’96’97’98’99’00’01’02’03’04’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 110 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Unknown Or Other11
Air Bags10
Steering9
Power Train6
Electrical System5
Engine4
Exterior Lighting4
Fuel/Propulsion System3

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 1292 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
PIT3271Q2026-04-01Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel…
PIP61042026-03-09Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and…
PIP4902V2026-03-09Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into…
PIP4902U2026-01-08Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into…
PIT5214G2025-11-20Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Group 48 batteryVehicles taking 5.0-6.0Engine oil filter 25206377Engine air filter 20972654Spark plug 12680074Battery 88866309

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2016 Impala take?

5.0-6.0 of 5W-20 meeting GM Dexos 1 specification or equivalent., per the factory manual.

Does the 2016 Impala have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.