2016 CHEVROLET Impala LFW/LF1 (CPS169)

Engine identity

Oils and fluids

Service and parts data

Common and chronic problems

• Throttle body contamination causing rough idle
• Timing chain noise on V6 LZ1 in high mileage
• Fuel injector issues

First checks

• Check oil and coolant levels before test drive
• Check for transmission fluid leaks
• Listen for timing chain noise on V6 models

Vor dem Teiletausch

• Save fault codes and freeze-frame data before clearing anything.
• Check engine oil, coolant and transmission fluid using the correct temperature and service procedure.
• Verify power, ground, connectors, hoses, leaks and live data before replacing expensive parts.

Important notes

• 2016 models were mainly for North America, some other global markets received similar powertrains but variations can occur due to emissions and fuel type.
• Engine oil capacity includes service fill and filter replacement; confirm exact variant for market-specific models.