2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU

What owners reported to NHTSA, ranked by how often and how seriously.

This is complaint data, not a random sample.

It only includes owners who chose to file a federal complaint, so it over-represents dramatic and safety-related problems and under-represents minor issues an owner just had fixed without reporting. Read this as what NHTSA complainants report most, not as this vehicle's true failure rate. Full methodology.

Component ranking

  1. #1

    engine stall or no start

    13 stranded, 92 unsafe

    105
    incidents
    Typical range: 22,000–77,000 mi

    Median 50,000 mi, based on 160 reports (32% had no usable mileage)

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE SPEED REDUCED INADVERTENTLY AND A MESSAGE THAT THE SPEED REDUCED TO 25 MPH APPEARED. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ONSTAR SENT AN EMAIL ADVISING T…"~1,695 mi, complaint #1331320
    • "WHILE DRIVING, THE ENGINE LOSES POWER AND THE CAR STOPS RIGHT WHERE IT IS.(IN TRAFFIC) THIS HAS HAPPENED 3 TIME RECENTLY. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. I PURCHASED THE CAR FROM ANDREW CHEV. MILWAUKEE WIS."~30,000 mi, complaint #1539163
    • "ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND VEHICLE DISPLAYED " REDUCED ENGINE POWER". VEHICLE LOST ACCELERATION AND I HAD TO PULL TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. AFTER TURNING OFF VEHICLE, WAITING A MINUTE, AND RESTARTING VEHICLE IT RAN OK FOR 5 MINUTES. SOMETIMES IT RUNS LONGER BEFOR…"~56,000 mi, complaint #1721472
    • "DRIVING ON THE EXPRESSWAY WHEN MY CAR GOT A MESSAGE ON THE DASH SAYING 'REDUCED ENGINE SPEED' . I WENT FROM 60MPH TO 10MPS WITHIN SECONDS, THIS IS A SERIOUS LIFE THREATENING PROBLEM WHEN DRIVING. ONCE IT SLOWS COMPLETELY DOWN IT STOPS AND I HAVE TO TURN OFF M…"~77,000 mi, complaint #1721845
    • "The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle independently engine seized and the check engine warning light illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that the battery would not stay charged.…"~176,000 mi, complaint #1993492
  2. #2

    control module

    2 stranded, 60 unsafe, 29 annoyance

    91
    incidents
    Typical range: 27,000–53,500 mi

    Median 39,000 mi, based on 89 reports (38% had no usable mileage)

    • "WHEN PARKING PROXIMITY SENSORS AND PARKING CAMERA FAILED, A CHANGE IN BCM MODULE WAS NEEDED, AFTER THAT AN ALERT ON TRANSMISSION SYSTEM APPEARED INCLUDING THE PARKING SYSTEM AGAIN. CAR HAS BEEN WITH DEALER 10 TIMES COUNTING ALMOST 3MONTHS WITHOUT IT AND WITH…"~6,500 mi, complaint #1417985
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER WAS PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION, THE PARK WARNING INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED INDICATING THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT IN PARK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO (WATSON CHEVROLET [R…"~27,000 mi, complaint #1637954
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE PARKING, THE START/STOP BUTTON WAS PRESSED AND FAILED TO TURN OFF THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE "PARK TO SHIFT" WARNING MESSAGE WAS DISPLAYED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT HAD TO SHIFT GEARS AND BACK I…"~41,000 mi, complaint #1592230
    • "CAR WOULDN'T COMPLETELY TURN OFF. CAR STAYED IT WASN'T PARKED. IGNITION WENT FROM GREEN TO ORANGE INSTEAD TO NO COLOR/OFF. REPAIR WAS $500"~53,000 mi, complaint #1642228
    • "WHEN I TURN OFF MY CAR. THE MESSAGE SHIFT TO PARK POPS UP AND I HAVE TO KEEP TURNING ON AND OFF THE CAR UNTIL THE MESSAGE " SHIFT TO PARK" DISAPPEARS. IF I LEAVE IT LIKE THAT THE RADIO TURNS ON REALLY LOUD. MY CAR IS NOT EVEN 3 YEARS OLD. THIS STARTED ABOUT A…"~100,000 mi, complaint #1589663
  3. #3

    hv system fault reduced power

    1 stranded, 77 unsafe

    78
    incidents
    Typical range: 45,000–72,000 mi

    Median 59,000 mi, based on 107 reports (37% had no usable mileage)

    • "REDUCE ENGINE POWER LIGHT APPEARS WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY. THE CAR SLOWED DOWN LIGHTS FLASHED THEN IT STATED SOMETHING ABOUT 25 MPH. IT FLASHED SO FAST"~25,600 mi, complaint #1740930
    • "WHEN I WAS DRIVING ON THE EXPRESSWAY THE REDUCE ENGINE POWER ALERT POPPED UP ON THE DASH ALONG WITH MY ENGINE LIGHT REDUCING MY SPEED TO 30MPH. I THOUGHT IT WAS BECAUSE I WAS DUE FOR AN OIL CHANGE. SO WENT TO GET AN OIL CHANGE AS SOON AS THE REDUCE ENGINE POW…"~43,918 mi, complaint #1620137
    • "TAKATA RECALL, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND A REDUCE POWER INDICATOR SAID REDUCE ENGINE POWER, THE CAR GOES FROM 70MPH TO 40 MPH ON THE INTERSTATE PUTTING YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IN GRAVE DANGER"~60,000 mi, complaint #1558078
    • "REDUCE ENGINE POWER COMES ON EVERY TIME I'M DRIVING OR IT COMES BACK A WEEK OR SO WITH THE SAME MESSAGE"~71,345 mi, complaint #1636681
    • "GOING 80 MPH AND ALL OF A SUDDEN REDUCED ENGINE POWER UNABLE TO ACCELERATE BEYOND 20 MILES PER HOUR ON 75 SOUTH IN OCALA FL."~190,000 mi, complaint #1636718
  4. #4

    acceleration loss or hesitation

    66 unsafe

    66
    incidents
    Typical range: 27,500–61,500 mi

    Median 50,000 mi, based on 61 reports (50% had no usable mileage)

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE "REDUCE SPEED" WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE'S SPEED WAS REDUCED TO 40 MPH. SIMULTANEOUSLY, A BELL CHIMED AND THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONT…"~5,000 mi, complaint #1475189
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS THE ''ENGINE POWER REDUCE'' MESSAGE WAS DISPLAYED AND THE SPEED SUDDENLY DECELERATED TO 20 MPH. AFTER TURNING OFF AND RESTARTING THE ENGINE, THE VEHICLE OPERATED NORMALLY; HOWEVER THE F…"~44,000 mi, complaint #1546183
    • "THE VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY GOES INTO REDUCED ENGINE POWER MODE WHILE DRIVING. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS REPLACED. THE ISSUE CONTINUED AFTER IT WAS REPAIRED. IT CREATES A DANGEROUS SITUATION BECAUSE IT HAPPENS AS I'M DRIVING THE CAR."~53,000 mi, complaint #1581344
    • "MY WIFE WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN SUDDENLY A MESSAGE COME ON THE DASH STATING REDUCED ENGINE POWER THEN THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. OUR 2016 MALIBU CURRENTLY HAS 62510 MILES AND UPON RESEARCHING I HAVE FOUND IT TO BE LINKED TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION…"~62,480 mi, complaint #1634969
    • "I HAVE TWO PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE, FIRST IS THE ENGINE POWER REDUCE THING WHICH HAPPENED SO MANY TIMES WITH THIS CAR. SECOND IS THE SHIFT TO PARK PROBLEM THAT HAS BEEN APPEARING IN MY DASHBOARD FOR MONTHS NOW.."~148,000 mi, complaint #1694280
  5. #5

    transmission automatic

    36 unsafe, 8 annoyance

    44
    incidents
    Typical range: 28,000–54,000 mi

    Median 34,000 mi, based on 39 reports (39% had no usable mileage)

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO REVERSE THE VEHICLE, THE TRANSMISSION BECAME STUCK IN NEUTRAL. THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS AND CRASHED INTO A PARKED VEHICLE. THE INCIDENT OCCURRED ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS. A POLI…"~3,800 mi, complaint #1344797
    • "CAR WILL NOT SHUT OFF AS IT DOES NOT REGISTER THAT THE VEHICLE IS IN PARK WHEN SHIFTED TO THE PARK POSITION. *TR"~28,000 mi, complaint #1667904
    • "WHEN SHIFTING TO PARK THE CAR DOESN'T KNOW IT'S ACTUALLY ON PARK AND AFTER TURNING ENGINE OFF IT DISPLAYS THE MESSAGE 'SHIFT TO PARK'"~40,000 mi, complaint #1695735
    • "GETTING AN ERROR ( SHIFT TO PARK) WHEN PUTTING THE CAR IN PARK AFTER ATTEMPTING TO GO FROM DRIVE TO PARK TO TURN VEHICLE OFF. I START VEHICLE ON AGAIN AND SHIFT TO DRIVE AND BACK TO PARK AND IT THEN GOES AWAY AND SLOWS ME TO TURN VEHICLE OFF."~59,858 mi, complaint #1677078
    • "The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 MPH, the gear selector indicator started fluctuating between park(P) and reverse(R). The vehicle started to jerk and hesitate while driving. The contact was able to sto…"~159,000 mi, complaint #1828180
  6. #6

    engine internal

    2 stranded, 36 unsafe, 1 broken, 2 annoyance

    41
    incidents
    Typical range: 37,500–74,000 mi

    Median 62,000 mi, based on 35 reports (51% had no usable mileage)

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO PHIL SMITH DODGE ([REDACTED ADDRESS] 7, FT. LAUDERDALE, FL) AND WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE CONTACT WAS UNSURE…"~4,561 mi, complaint #1381380
    • "ENGINE LIGHT COME ON FOR SEVERAL DIFFERENT REASONS APPEARS TO SENSOR ERRORS . STATE BACK DOOR UNLOCKED AND ALSO REDUCE POWER TO VEHICLE AS YOUR ARE DRIVING VERY UNSAFE. HAS HAD SENIOR REPLACED DUE TO ENGINE LIGHT COMING ON AND STATING BACK DOOR UNLOCKED. ALSO…"~35,878 mi, complaint #1537179
    • "WE GOT A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON. CHECKED FOR CODES AND P2097 CAME UP. VEHICLE HAS SOME HESITATION WHEN ACCELERATING."~56,800 mi, complaint #1743848
    • "I STARTED GETTING DIFFERENT MESSAGES AND LIGHTS ON MY DASH OVER TIME. THE FIRST TIME I GOT A SERVICE STABILITRAK MESSAGE AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WHEN I WAS PARKED WITH THE CAR IDLING AND THE ENGINE STARTED RUNNING ROUGH. I TURNED THE CAR OFF AND CALLED THE DEAL…"~73,000 mi, complaint #1531615
    • "I HAD MY CHEVY MALIBU 2016 FOR 1 YEAR AND A PISTON IN MY ENGINE BROKE. I WAS ALSO GETTING AN OIL CHANGE EVERY 10 DAYS. THE DAY I PURCHASED THIS CAR MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND EVERY OTHER MONTH AFTER THAT I WOULD GET A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON THE MECHANIC…"~600,000 mi, complaint #1523310
  7. #7

    throttle and pedal

    35 unsafe

    35
    incidents
    Typical range: 40,000–79,500 mi

    Median 63,000 mi, based on 45 reports (29% had no usable mileage)

    • "ENGINE AUTO START/STOP EXTREME SAFETY ISSUE (WHEN AT STANDSTILL IN DRIVE SHIFT POSITION) ENGINEERING MODIFICATION NEEDED ENGINE AUTO START/STOP NEEDS TO HAVE A DRIVER DETECTOR (IN SEAT) ADDED TO PREVENT THE CAR FROM INADVERTANTLY DRIVING FOWARD WITHOUT DRIVER…"~17,000 mi, complaint #1394026
    • "HI, I LEASED A 2016 CHEVY MALIBU. WHILE ON THE FREEWAY, MY ENGINE POWER SUDDENLY LOWERED AND A NOTIFICATION POPPED UP SAYING THE SAME. THE RPM INCREASED TO 5+ SINCE I WAS TRYING TO TAKE EXIT AND THE CAR WAS LOSING CONTROL. I EVENTUALLY GOT TO GM SERVICE AND T…"~40,000 mi, complaint #1557415
    • "AT CRUISING SPEED ON THE FREEWAY, APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE CAR JERKED AND LOST A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF POWER. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE WARNING "ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED" DISPLAYED ON THE INFORMATION PANEL. THE CAR CONTINUED TO LOSE A SIGNIFIC…"~57,000 mi, complaint #1534134
    • "THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR HAS GONE BAD ON MY 2016 MALIBU IT HAS TO BE A KNOWN PROBLEM BECAUSE THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF VIDEOS OF PEOPLE SHOWING HOW TO FIX THE PROBLEM AND INSTALLING A NEW TPS AND PEDAL."~75,000 mi, complaint #1534298
    • "DRIVING ALONG AND MY 2016 WITH 39,000 MILES LOSES ACCELERATION POWER AND RECEIVE WARNING 'ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED'. I LIMP IT TO THE CHEVY DEALERSHIP AND THEY GET IT IN AND I GET A CALL LATER WITH THEM TELLING ME THEY HAVE SEEN THIS IN TWO OTHER CARS AND THEY…"~395,000 mi, complaint #1546876
  8. #8

    other

    22 unsafe, 1 broken, 10 annoyance

    33
    incidents

    Commonly reported, insufficient mileage data - n=20, median 38,000 mi, no reliable range below 25 reports.

    • "NOTICED MILDEW SMELL IN TRUNK OF VEHICLE AND APPARENT WATER MARKS ON BULKHEAD ON INSIDE OF TRUNK. CARPET ALSO WET, ESPECIALLY TOWARDS FRONT OF TRUNK COMPARTMENT. FIRST STARTED NOTICING ISSUES BELOW 5000 MILES."~5,000 mi, complaint #1489568
    • "DASH SAYS TO SHIFT TO PARK WHEN SHUTTING CAR OFF, EVEN THOUGH IT'S ALREADY IN PARK"~25,858 mi, complaint #1591763
    • "CAR REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE THAT IT HAS BEEN SHIFTED INTO PARK, DESPITE HAVING BEEN PROPERLY SHIFTED INTO PARK. I RECEIVE THE ERROR MESSAGE "SHIFT VEHICLE INTO PARK" AFTER TURNING OFF THE IGNITION. TOOK SEVERAL TRIES TO MAKE IT GO AWAY. VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY I…"~37,000 mi, complaint #1500905
    • "WATER POURED INTO THE BACK SEAT AND ONTO MY SON. TOOK CAR TO DEALERSHIP WHERE DIAGNOSED THAT THIRD CENTER BRAKE LIGHT IS NOT SEALED AND LEAKING WATER. SAME ISSUE AS ALL OTHER 9TH GEN MALIBUS (2016+ MODEL YEARS). DID NOT NOTICE LEAK UNTIL 43,000 MILES, OUT O…"~43,000 mi, complaint #1577928
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WATER ENTERED THE VEHICLE FROM THE HIGH MOUNT BRAKE LIGHT. THE FAILURE CAUSED WATER DAMAGE AND MOLD TO THE HEADLINER, TRUNK, AND REAR SEATS OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER (BERGSTROM CHEVROLET OF…"~88,000 mi, complaint #1509994
  9. #9

    brake hydraulics

    28 unsafe, 1 annoyance

    29
    incidents
    Typical range: 35,000–80,000 mi

    Median 60,000 mi, based on 31 reports (47% had no usable mileage)

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THERE WAS A BEEPING SOUND COMING FROM INSIDE THE VEHICLE AND THEN A RED LIGHT APPEARED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. SHORTLY AFTER, THE BRAKES INVOLUNTARILY DEPRESSED, BUT THEN IMMEDIATELY ENGAGED…"~1,800 mi, complaint #1336127
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD GRINDING NOISE AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. THE CONTACT COASTED THE VEH…"~9,090 mi, complaint #1382048
    • "ON 1/4/2018 I WAS DRIVING ON I-95 AND THE CAR BRAKES SUDENLY STOP WORKING COMPLETLY"~35,000 mi, complaint #1529624
    • "WE HAD BEEN DRIVING FOR OVER AN HOUR TO OUR DESTINATION AS I CAME TO THE SECOND RED LIGHT THAT WAS RIGHT PAST ONE WE JUST PASSED WITH NO PROBLEMS, THE BRAKES MADE A LOUD NOISE UNDERNEATH THE CAR AND BRAKES WOULD NOT WORK. AS I PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, Y…"~64,423 mi, complaint #1666123
    • "AS I WAS DRIVING FROM THE VA HOSPITAL IN NEW ORLEANS COMING DOWN THE HIGH RISE BRIDGE IN DEAD TRAFFIC THE CAR CUT OFF THE BREAKS GOT STIFF IT WOULDNT START BACK UP THE ENGINE POWER REDUCED LIGHT CAME ON THE STEARING COULDNT BE CONTROLLED I THOUGHT I WAS GOING…"~989,000 mi, complaint #1609380
  10. #10

    stability and traction control

    29 unsafe

    29
    incidents
    Typical range: 29,000–85,000 mi

    Median 55,000 mi, based on 48 reports (27% had no usable mileage)

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS ON WET AND SNOW COVERED PAVEMENT WITH THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL ACTIVATED, THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE BECAME UNSTABLE AND FISHTAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER (RODE…"~9,000 mi, complaint #1442781
    • "DURING HIGHWAY SPEEDS, ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON, ESC WARNING COMES ON, VEHICLE LOSES POWER AND SHUDDERS. WAS MERGING ONTO FREEWAY WHEN ENGINE LIGHT AND ESC LIGHT CAME ON, CAUSING VEHICLE TO REDUCE POWER, FORCING AN IMMEDIATE REACTIONS TO AVOID COLLISION.…"~46,000 mi, complaint #1679030
    • "MY STABILITY TRACK LIGHT HAS BEEN COMING ON FOR 2 DAYS NOW AND IT IS NOW CAUSING MY VEHICLE TO SHAKE WHEN I AM DRIVING IT. I AM DEFINITELY CONCERNED BECAUSE THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD. THE LIGHT CAME ON ONCE LAST MONTH AS WELL, BUT NOW THE LIGHT IS APPEARING MORE…"~60,000 mi, complaint #1636292
    • "The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while driving 60 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact also stated that the brakes would not engage when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact stated that the abs warning light was illuminated.…"~90,000 mi, complaint #1755724
    • "DRIVING 65MPH ON HIGHWAY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND STABILATRACK LIGHTS FLASH AND LOSS OF POWER STARTS HAPPENING AND CAR WONT GO OVER 20MPH ... CHEVY CLAIMS ITS NORMAL AND DONT FIND A.REASON WHY IT HAPPENED. IVE HAD THE CAR AT CHEVY 6 TIMES FOR ISSUE AFTER ISSUE…"~470,000 mi, complaint #1724991
  11. #11

    brake booster

    21 unsafe

    21
    incidents

    Commonly reported, insufficient mileage data - n=15, median 71,500 mi, no reliable range below 25 reports.

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE DRIVING AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD AND THERE WAS A GRINDING NOISE. THERE WAS NO WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND FAILED TO ACCEL…"~32,000 mi, complaint #1578162
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE REDUCE POWER IN THE ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE GRADUALLY BEGAN TO LOSE POWER. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT TR…"~71,493 mi, complaint #1608530
    • "BRAKING SYSTEM ERROR WITH THE BOOSTER, PRESSURE SENSOR, BOOSTER PUMP. CAR IS NOT BRAKING CORRECTLY AND CAUSING DRIVING ISSUES ALONG EITHER NOT BEING ABLE TO BRAKE CORRECTLY. WHEN DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THE CAR MAY NOR MAY NOT STOP IN TIME TO AVOID A CRASH. *T…"~91,000 mi, complaint #1671330
    • "PRESSING ON BREAK LOST BREAKING POWER. WAS TOLD BY MY MECHANIC BREAK VACUUM PUMP HAD ISSUE. HE SPECIFICALLY MENTIONED THE ISSUE HE FOUND DOCUMENTED."~100,000 mi, complaint #1744591
    • "AFTER FILLING UP WITH GAS, BRAKES STARTED MAKING A LOUD NOISE AND SEEMED LIKE THEY WERE SLIPPING. THE FIRST TIME WAS ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 21. THERE WERE NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. AFTER 20 MINUTES OF DRIVING THE SOUND STOPPED AND BRAKES SEEMED FINE. AGAI…"~134,000 mi, complaint #1616996
  12. #12

    steering electric assist

    15 unsafe

    15
    incidents

    Commonly reported, insufficient mileage data - n=23, median 43,500 mi, no reliable range below 25 reports.

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE STABILIZING TRACTION WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE EMITTED A LOUD NOISE FROM THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE VEHICLE SHUTTERED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALE…"~2,614 mi, complaint #1314739
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL FAILED. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT A COMPLETE STOP, "ACTION REQUIRED STEERING ASSIST REDUCED" APPEARED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE STEERING JERKED. THE ENGINE SHUT OFF,…"~35,000 mi, complaint #1618727
    • "SHOWS "REDUCED STEERING ASSIST, DRIVE WITH CAUTION" MESSAGE. I HAVE A 2016 CHEVY MALIBU. 53000 MILES. I'VE SEEN THIS MESSAGE 3 TIMES THIS MORNING & I SAW IT LAST MONTH ALSO. I AM ALWAYS ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN THIS HAPPENS. FIRST TIME I WAS ON A CURVE. TODAY I WAS…"~53,000 mi, complaint #1609897
    • "THE CAR STEEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP WHEN RELEASING THE BRAKE SOMETIMES. THE CAR STEERING WHEEL LOCKS DURING A TURN AND SAYS AUTO STEERING TURNED OFF WHILE BEING LOCKED UP. WHILE DRIVING MY CAR I CAN BE STOPPED AT A LIGHT WHEN I LET GO OF THE BRAKE THE STEERING WH…"~70,000 mi, complaint #1540684
    • "The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving at approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle came to a stop. After coming from the stop, the steering wheel seized. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The co…"~160,000 mi, complaint #2118502
  13. #13

    battery and charging

    2 stranded, 10 unsafe, 1 annoyance

    13
    incidents

    Commonly reported, insufficient mileage data - n=19, median 65,000 mi, no reliable range below 25 reports.

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AUTONATION CHEVROLET SOUTH CLEARWATER ([REDACTED ADDRESS] 19 N, CLEARWATER, FL 33764, [REDACTED P…"~20,000 mi, complaint #1669581
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY SHOOK, DECELERATED, AND THE BATTERY FAILED. IN ADDITION, THE DOOR LOCKS WOULD NOT OPERATE, WHICH PREVENTED THE CONTACT FROM EXITING THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER (ALL STAR CHEVRO…"~62,000 mi, complaint #1459258
    • "I GET ROUTINE SERVICE TO MY CAR & MY ENGINE IS CLICKING, LOUDLY. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CONTINUOUSLY GOES ON & OFF & I WAS TOLD BY CHEVROLET SERVICE DEPARTMENT THAT THEY COULD NOT EVEN RUN A DIAGNOSTICS TO SEE WHAT THE PROBLEM IS BECAUSE THE CHECK ENGINE LIGH…"~65,000 mi, complaint #1710299
    • "The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the electronics turned off inadvertently and the steering wheel became difficult to move. The contact stated that the check battery charging warning light was display…"~97,000 mi, complaint #1777629
    • "The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the RPM decreased by approximately 4,000 revs per minute. The contact was able to pull over to the shoulder and cru…"~177,000 mi, complaint #1785694
  14. #14

    airbag system

    11 unsafe, 1 annoyance

    12
    incidents

    Commonly reported, insufficient mileage data - n=11, median 44,000 mi, no reliable range below 25 reports.

    • "I HAVE AUDIO (HEARING) OF FIVE WARMING BELLS FOR LAST COUPLE OF WEEKS WHILE TRAVELING IN VEHICLE. I FINALLY OBSERVED IN CEILING OF VEHICLE AIR BAG WARNING FOR PASSENGER SEAT INDICATING 'ON 2' I OBSERVE AUDIO OF FIVE BELLS EVERY NOW AND THEN WHILE ON ROAD. I…"~8,000 mi, complaint #1303339
    • "TAMARA RECALL OF DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYING. BARELY BUMPED SOMEONE FROM BEHIND GOING UNDER 5MPH & BOTH DRIVER SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED"~35,360 mi, complaint #1598616
    • "PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR ACTIVATES EVEN THOUGH THERE IS NO PASSENGER. RADIO SHORTS AND TURNS OFF FOR NO APPARENT REASON."~44,000 mi, complaint #1446592
    • "WHEN I PUT MY CAR IN PARK, ON THE DASH BOARD IT SAY PUT CAR IN PARK TO TURN OFF. WHEN MY CAR IS IN PARK. ALSO WHEN I GO TO START MY CAR IT TAKE A WHILE FOR IT TO START. IT WILL SAY SERIVCE STABLILITY. MY AIR BAG LIGHTS CAME ON. I ALSO HAVE SEEN THAT ALOT O…"~45,000 mi, complaint #1497400
    • "The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag light was illuminated and there was a message displayed "Service Air Bag". The vehicle was not taken to a dealer and was not repaired. The manufactu…"~174,000 mi, complaint #1974568
  15. #15

    wiring harness

    11 unsafe, 1 annoyance

    12
    incidents

    Commonly reported, insufficient mileage data - n=12, median 59,000 mi, no reliable range below 25 reports.

    • "I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, GOING 74, ALL THE LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD WENT ON (REGULAR LIGHTS, WARNING LIGHTS, EVERYTHING) IT LASTED ABOUT 5-10 SECONDS AND THEN WENT BACK TO NORMAL. DROVE ANOTHER TWO MILES REGAINING SPEED TO 74 AND HEADLIGHTS WENTOUT, ALL L…"~27,000 mi, complaint #1527317
    • "WHEN STOPPING AND AUTO STOP KICKS ON THE CAR SHUTS DOWN AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON. THEN IT HAS TO BE PUT IN TO PARK AND RESTARTED. TURN SIGNALS AND RADIO HAVE NO SOUND WORKING AND SOMETIMES THERE IS A STEERING ASSIST WARNING MESSAGE APPEARS. I CHANGE…"~61,000 mi, complaint #1662274
    • "WHEN AUTO-STOPPED THE ENTIRE CAR SHUTS DOWN. IT TURNS COMPLETELY OFF AND STARTS MOVING BACKWARDS BEFORE TURNING BACK ON. A DIAGNOSTIC REVEALED A PROBLEM WITH THE POWER SUPPLY TRANSFORMER AND BATTERY CURRENT SENSOR CIRCUIT. THEY ARE ERODED I BELIEVE. THIS PROBL…"~80,000 mi, complaint #1718756
    • "THE CIGARETTE LIGHTER LOOK TO HAVE CAUGHT ON FIRE AND BURNED THE BUTTONS ABOVE IT THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED NO KEY IN THE IGNITION"~81,755 mi, complaint #1677213
    • "The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while pulling up to the driveway, his wife informed him that the front passenger side headlight and rear driver side brake light were not working. Part of the vehicle's radio also melted. The ve…"~110,000 mi, complaint #1768150
  16. #16

    glass and windshield

    9 unsafe, 2 annoyance

    11
    incidents

    Commonly reported, insufficient mileage data - n=13, median 40,000 mi, no reliable range below 25 reports.

    • "WINDSHIELD HAS THOUSANDS OF TINY , WHITE SPECS ACROSS ENTIRE FIELD. THESE SPECS AT FIRST EXAM LOOK LIKE PAINT OVERSPRAY. BUT CLOSER EXAM WITH A FLASHLIGHT AT A LOW , SKIMMING ANGLE, REVELS IMBEDDED PARTICLES. IN LATE OR EARLY SUNLIGHT, THIS CAUSES A FOGGY APP…"~2,200 mi, complaint #1301149
    • "I FIRST NOTICED THE PROBLEM ON MY 2016 MALIBU LS WHEN GOING THROUGH A CAR WASH. I'M NOT SURE WHEN EXACTLY THE ISSUE HAPPENED, BUT ACCORDING TO THE BODY SHOP IT APPEARS TO BE FAULTY DESIGNING. THE WATER AND CHEMICALS WERE LEAKING AT THE REAR WINDOW. HEAVY RAI…"~27,000 mi, complaint #1704036
    • "THE 3RD BREAK LIGHT (ABOVE REAR WINDSHEILD) IS LEAKING INTO MY VEHICLE AND TRUNK. THIS IS A HAZARD FOR ELECTRICAL FAILURE TO THE BREAK LIGHT, AS WELL AS THE GROWTH OF MOLD AND OR RUST IN THE VEHICLE AS WELL AS THE TRUNK AND SPARE TIRE. DURING RAIN THE PASSENGE…"~38,000 mi, complaint #1455909
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU. AFTER LEAVING A CAR WASH, WATER ENTERED THE VEHICLE WHERE THE QUARTER PANEL GLASS, REAR WINDSHIELD, AND PLASTIC COLUMN CONNECTED. ADDITIONALLY, THERE WAS WATER IN THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE AND TRUNK. THE CONTACT…"~43,032 mi, complaint #1451499
    • "The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that there was water leaking through the panel housing of the third brake light onto the headliner and the rear seats and trunk of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagno…"~92,000 mi, complaint #1807014
  17. #17

    abs module

    10 unsafe

    10
    incidents

    Commonly reported, insufficient mileage data - n=15, median 93,500 mi, no reliable range below 25 reports.

    • "2/2/18. WAS TRAVELING AT 47 MPH WHEN A TRUCK STOPPED IN FRONT OF ME. I WAS APPROXIMATELY 10 CAR LENGTHS AWAY. I HIT THE BRAKE TO STOP, FELT THE PEDAL VIBRATE FOR A FEW SECONDS AND THEN THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND THE VIBRATION WENT AWAY. PUMPED THE PEDA…"~19,950 mi, complaint #1458048
    • "WHILE DRIVING TO MY JOB AND I PRESSED ON THE PEDAL BRAKE, IT FELT LIKE THE BRAKES WAS HAVING TROUBLE TO BRAKE SO I HAD TO BRAKE HARD AND DRIVE CAREFULLY. IT WOULD MAKE A SOUND WHEN I WOULD PRESS DOWN ON THE PEDAL. TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC AND HE TOLD ME THAT THE…"~75,000 mi, complaint #1643749
    • "SERVICE STABILITRAK AND ABS. IT PREVIOUSLY HAPPENED LAST YEAR AND THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK. SINCE IT'S BEEN HAPPENING WHEN VEHICLE IS AT A SLOW CRAWL OR IN REVERSE. SOMETIMES THE LIGHT WILL COME ON HOWEVER THE JUST OF THE TIMES, WHEN BRAKING, THE CAR WILL GRIND…"~93,315 mi, complaint #1744647
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND CEASED AND FAILED TO RELEASE FROM THE FLOORBOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT TH…"~100,000 mi, complaint #1705225
    • "I SLAMMED ON THE BREAKS AT AROUND 55-60 MPH AND I KNOW MY ANTI LOCK BREAKS DIDN'T LOCK. I FELT THE WHEELS STILL ROLLING MY CAR SLOWLY CAME TO A BUMPY STOP. AS IF THE TIRE WOULD ROLL THEN STOP ROLL THEN STOP."~430,000 mi, complaint #1410896
  18. #18

    trunk or liftgate

    1 stranded, 8 unsafe, 1 annoyance

    10
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=8)

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS WATER IN THE TRUNK, FROM THE RAIN, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SMELL. THE CONTACT CALLED THE BYERS CHEVROLET DEALER ([REDACTED PHONE], [REDACTED ADDRESS], GROVE CITY, OH 43123) AND WAS…"~37,000 mi, complaint #1511192
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S TRUNK WAS FLOODED WITH RAIN WATER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CHEVROLET OF MONTEBELLO (LOCATED AT [REDACTED ADDRESS], MONTEBELLO, CA 90640, [REDACTED PHONE]) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOS…"~37,100 mi, complaint #1540014
    • "LARGE AMOUNT OF WATER HAS ACCUMULATED IN MY TRUNK NEAR MY SPARE TIRE. MY TRUNK HAS ALSO BEGAN TO GROW MOLD. THE WATER IS ALSO LEAKING INTO MY CAR AND CAUSING WATER STAINS."~61,000 mi, complaint #1488189
    • "THE TRUNK BUTTONS FAIL. WITH IN THE FIRST 2 YEARS. CANNOT OPEN OR CLOSE THE TRUNK ONCE THE SYSTEM FAILS. WAS IN PARKING LOT AT A STORE. COULDN'T DRIVE HOME. *TR"~85,000 mi, complaint #1663867
    • "WHEN IT RAINS VEHICLES TRUNK AND TAIL LIGHTS WILL FILL WITH WATER. THE BACK OF THE INTERIOR PART OF THE ROOF ALSO FEELS WITH WATER WHICH HAS CAUSED A MUSTY SMELL ALONG WITH A WATER STAIN ON THE ROOF. THE TRUNK AND BACK PART OF THE ROOF LEAKS WHILE PARKED AND…"~94,000 mi, complaint #1624363
  19. #19

    fluid leak unspecified

    9 unsafe

    9
    incidents

    Commonly reported, insufficient mileage data - n=12, median 44,500 mi, no reliable range below 25 reports.

    • "WATER LEAKED INTO THE BODY OF THE CAR THROUGH THE CENTER MOUNT STOP LAMP AT THE TOP OF THE REAR WINDOW. EITHER THE GASKET WAS DEFECTIVE, OR IT WAS SIMPLY MISSING FROM THE CAR. OVER TIME, WATER SEEPED INTO THE CAR FROM UNDER THE DRIVERS SEAT. THE HEAT FROM THE…"~21,593 mi, complaint #1530372
    • "The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated as the vehicle was being washed at the car wash, he noticed that there was water leaking into the rear passenger’s side of the vehicle. The contact also stated that the windows of the vehicle would b…"~36,000 mi, complaint #1766327
    • "THE THIRD BRAKE LIGHT ASSEMBLY IS LEAKING WATER ON THE REAR SEATS AND TRUNK. LOOKING ONLINE, THERE ARE OTHERS AFFECTED BY THE SAME ISSUE. THE OFFICIAL ANSWER FROM CHEVY IS THAT THE BOLTS BECOME LOSE OVERTIME. MY CAR HAS 40,000 MILES AND IT'S OUT OF WARRANTY, S…"~40,000 mi, complaint #1498284
    • "CAR WAS LEAKING FLUID AND WHEN DRIVING CAR HAD NO ACCELERATION."~49,000 mi, complaint #1478639
    • "LEAK IN 3RD BRAKE LIGHT CAUSED EXTREME MOISTURE IN TRUNK AND INTERIOR IF CAR SERIOUS BLACK MOLD AND OTHER MOLD AND BACTERIA"~195,000 mi, complaint #1636715
  20. #20

    power steering hydraulic

    5 unsafe, 1 annoyance

    6
    incidents

    Commonly reported, insufficient mileage data - n=15, median 69,000 mi, no reliable range below 25 reports.

    • "WHILE DRIVING ALERT ON PANEL SHOWED SERVICE POWER STEERING DRIVE CARE WHEN THIS HAPPENED CAR LOST TRACTION AND BRAKES NOT WORKED PROPERLY. 3 X MY CAR IS BEEN ON DAVIS MAUS SANFORD SERVICE LAST SERVICE AUGUST MY CAR WAS RETURNED 8/5/15 MANAGER ASSURED ME IT WA…"~17,504 mi, complaint #1413085
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO SHIFT THE VEHICLE TO THE PARK POSITION, THE VEHICLE FAILED RECOGNIZE THAT IT WAS IN PARK, WHICH MADE IT DIFFICULT TO TURN OFF AND LOCK THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED SEV…"~19,000 mi, complaint #1686894
    • "TAKATA RECALL: MY VEICHLE HAVE BEEN HAVING ELECTRICAL ISSUES SINCE MONTHS NOW. I HAVE BEEN PAYING EXTRA MONEY TO REPAIRS AND STILL DOESN'T GET IT FIX. DEALERSHIP DOESN'T KNOW WHAT TO DO ANYMORE. MY CAR TURNS OFF AT THE LIGHT TO SAVE GAS BUT WHENEVER I RELEAS…"~30,000 mi, complaint #1515964
    • "MY CAR WON'T SHIFT INTO PARK SOMETIMES AND THE SUSPENSION IS MAKING A POPPIN NOISE AND MY CRUISE CONTROL IS NOT WORKING"~69,424 mi, complaint #1747413
    • "POWER STEERING IS LOCKING UP WHEN MAKE A TURNAROUND OR FOR A TURN WHEEL IN MOTION. THE CAR WILL BE ON AND WHEN THE POWER STEERING IS ABOUT TO LOSE THE POWER, MY STEREO SCREEN WILL BLACK OUT ALONG WITH THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKING. IT FEELS AS THOUGH MY POWER STE…"~81,286 mi, complaint #1733309
  21. #21

    power windows and locks

    5 unsafe, 1 annoyance

    6
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=8)

    • "ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO REMOVE FUSES IN DASH. EVEN WITH PULLERS NEED TO REMOVE FUSE F-10 AND F-41 IN ORDER TO FLAT TOW VEHICLE BEHIND MOTORHOME."~3,000 mi, complaint #1307766
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION AND RADIO CONTINUED TO ACTIVATE AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF. THE FAILURE OCCURRED FREQUENTLY. ALSO, THE KEY FOB WAS FAULTY AND WOULD WORK INTERMITTENTLY. THERE WERE NO…"~10,011 mi, complaint #1544230
    • "THE CAR IS STOPPED AND ENGINE TURNED OFF HANDLE DOES NOT ALLOW EXIT FROM CAR EXTERIOR - CANNOT LOCK/UNLOCK THE DOORS FROM THE DOOR SENSOR OR FROM THE FOB INTERIOR - CANNOT LOCK/UNLOCK THE PASSENGER DOORS WITH THE DOOR SENSOR OR FOB UPON ENTERING VEHICLE…"~38,000 mi, complaint #1530860
    • "SHIFT TO PARK FAILURE AT 40,000 MILES.. MARCH 6, 2018 DIAGNOSED AS SHIFTER ASSEMBLY FAILURE..IN PARK.. ALERT ON DASHBOARD "SHIFT TO PARK"..IF ALERT ON DASHBOARD, AND RADIO AND OR WIPERS ON.. THEY STAY ON WITH CAR OFF. REOCCURED AT ADDITIONAL 50, 000 MILES. O…"~40,000 mi, complaint #1734975
    • "TAKATA RECALL" MY CAR HAS A PLOBLEMS WITH THE SHIFT PARKING, ONES I PUT IN PARKING AND TURN OFF THE CAR THE CAR SAID SHIFT PARKING AND THE KEY STAY OPEN. AND I CAN'T LOCK THE CAR, THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THAT HAPPEN TO MY CAR I CHANGE IN 10/2017 THAT'S IMPOSI…"~55,000 mi, complaint #1537373
  22. #22

    tire failure

    6 unsafe

    6
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=6)

    • "CAR IS EQUIPPED WITH LOW PROFILE TIRES AND THEY GO FLAT WHEN VEHICLE STRIKES A POTHOLE. I HAD TO REPLACE ALL FOUR TIRES AFTER JUST 10,000 MILES(WENT FROM CONTINENTAL TO BRIDGESTONE). IMMEDIATELY AFTERWARDS, BETWEEN 10,000 AND 11,000 MILES, I WENT THROUGH 4 MOR…"~10,500 mi, complaint #1372654
    • "THE VEHICLE CURRENTLY HAS 15,593 MILES AND 2 OF THE CONTINENTAL TIRES HAVE DEVELOPED BUBBLES AND HAVE BEEN REPLACED. VEHICLE LEASED NEW IN JUNE, 2016. BOTH CONTINENTAL AND GM CLAIM THEY DO NOT HAVE A PROBLEM AND HAVE DISREGARDED MY CONCERN. THE TIRES WERE REPL…"~14,796 mi, complaint #1407209
    • "Tires came on vehicle OEM Firestone FT140. 205/65/R16. The vehicle, a 2016 Chevy Malibu LS, has 25, 652 miles on it. The tires are maintained, rotated regularly, correct tire pressure etc. No signs of uneven wear, cupping etc. no wheel alignment needed etc. a…"~25,652 mi, complaint #1821267
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU EQUIPPED WITH CONTINENTAL CONTI PRO CONTACT TIRES, SIZE: 245/40/R19 (NA). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS EVIDENCE OF TIRE BUBBLES ON THE SIDEWALLS OF THE FRONT PASSENGER AND REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRES. THE TIRE MAN…"~67,000 mi, complaint #1584978
    • "The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu equipped with Michelin Tires, Tire Line: The Defender, Tire size: 205/65/R16, and DOT number: B5EV01TX4919. The contact stated that the tire tread was worn in an untimely manner. The contact stated that the tires were r…"~68,618 mi, complaint #1833979
  23. #23

    engine head gasket

    5 unsafe

    5
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=4)

    • "I WAS DRIVING HOME ON THE HIGHWAY GOING 60MPH AND THE REDUCED ENGINE POWER SENSOR AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON! THE CAR SPEED REDUCED TO 20MPH AND I HAD TO SWERVE TO THE FAR RIGHT LANE TO AVOID GETTING HIT BY THE OTHER VEHICLES ON THE HIGHWAY. THIS ALMOST CO…"~69,143 mi, complaint #1621056
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH THE HEAD GASKET NEE…"~100,000 mi, complaint #1745238
    • "The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle began shaking violently and she observed a loud noise emanating from the engine compartment. The vehicle was stopped but the failure persisted.…"~176,051 mi, complaint #1977094
  24. #24

    noise or vibration unspecified

    1 unsafe, 4 annoyance

    5
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=7)

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, A SQUEAKING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LOU BACHRODT CHEVROLET POMPANO BEACH ([REDACTED…"~19,000 mi, complaint #1461375
    • "WHEN DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH BOTH OR ONE REAR WINDOW DOWN IT HAS A BUFFERING NOISE. IT HURTS PEOPLE EARS BIG TIME. SO I DROVE A FORD FUSION AND THAT CAR DOES NOT HAVE THE NOISE. I HAVE TALK TO GM AND THE DEALERSHIPS AND THEY WONT HELP ME OUT. I THINK THERE…"~20,000 mi, complaint #1373281
    • "FOR THE PAST TWO YEARS I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING A LOUD POPPING NOISE IN THE REAR OF MY VEHICLE WHILE OPERATING IT. I HAVE TAKEN IT IN FOR MAINTENANCE AT MY LOCAL CHEVROLET DEALER HOWEVER THEY CONTINUE TO TELL ME THAT THEY CANNOT DUPLICATE THE NOISE. THE NOISE…"~28,000 mi, complaint #1552717
    • "I BOUGHT MY CAR IN APRIL OF 2019. THE CAR HAS BEEN IN TWO DIFFERENT DEALERSHIPS, THREE DIFFERENT TIMES FOR THE SAME REASONS. THE FIRST ISSUE IS THAT WHENEVER THE CAR ACCELERATES FROM A STOPPED POSITION, AND WHENEVER SOMEONE IS IN THE BACKSEAT, THERE IS A KNO…"~52,000 mi, complaint #1677675
  25. #25

    suspension struts shocks

    3 unsafe, 2 annoyance

    5
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=6)

    • "The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that there was a popping noise in the rear-end of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the rear shock absorber outer housing was coming into contact with…"~41,000 mi, complaint #1831026
    • "I HAVE NOTICED A POPPING NOISE ON THE BACK END OF MY CAR FOR OVER A YEAR NOW. I WENT TO THE CHEVY DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASED MY CAR. I WENT ABOUT 3 TO 4 TIMES BY THE TIME THEY COULD HEAR WHAT I WAS TALKING ABOUT. IN JUNE 2020 THEY INSTALLED WASHERS TO PREVEN…"~47,353 mi, complaint #1683700
    • "THERE ARE SEVERAL HUNDRED COMPLAINTS ONLINE ABOUT A THUMPING NOISE COMING FROM REAR OF 2016-2018 CHEVY MALIBU OF ALL TRIM TYPES, PARTICULARLY AT LOW SPEEDS OR WHEN ONE SIDE OF REAR OF VEHICLE GOES OVER SMALL BUMPS. GM PUT OUT A SERVICE BULLETIN RECOMMENDING TH…"~50,000 mi, complaint #1652200
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, A POPPING NOISE WAS HEARD FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT TO TAKE THE…"~85,000 mi, complaint #1614714
  26. #26

    brake pads and rotors

    3 unsafe, 1 annoyance

    4
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=8)

    • "The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, she depressed the brake pedal however, the brake failed to engage as needed. The contact stated that additional force was needed to stop the vehicle. While stopped…"~80,000 mi, complaint #1799251
    • "16' CHEVY MALIBU, 170K MILES. REAR POPPING NOISE, BACK LEFT. HEARD A POP NOISE FROM BACK LEFT OF CAR AFTER LETTING OFF THE BRAKES FROM A STOPPED POSITION. TOOK THE LEFT REAR (LR) TIRE OFF AND FOUND LR BRAKE CALIPER PISTON TO HAVE FAILED AND WOULD NOT RESEED IN…"~170,500 mi, complaint #1722324
  27. #27

    fuel tank and lines

    3 unsafe, 1 annoyance

    4
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON AND CAUSE IS DUE TO FUEL FILLER PIPE BEING FAULTY. THE BELOW VIN'S ARE ADDITIONAL VEHICLES IN OUR FLEET WITH THE SAME ISSUE. 1G1ZE5ST1HF(XXX) 1G1ZE5ST0HF(XXX) 1G1ZE5ST7HF(XXX) 1G1ZE5ST8HF(XXX) 1G1ZE5ST2HF(XXX) INFORMATION REDACTE…"~58,000 mi, complaint #1523224
    • "COMING BACK IN TOWN FROM VISITING A FRIEND. SOON AS I WAS MAKING AN EXIT MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND MY CAR STARTED RUNNING FUNNY MAKING WEIRD NOISES. I PARKED AND LET MY CAR SIT FOR 15 MINUTES AND GAIN A LITTLE SPEED TO IT. LUCKILY I WAS DOWN THE STREET…"~60,000 mi, complaint #1627824
  28. #28

    lighting exterior

    3 unsafe, 1 annoyance

    4
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=4)

    • "I RECENTLY PURCHASED A 2016 MALIBU LS (JULY 29, 2017). AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE IT HAS 2,100 MILES. IT CURRENTLY HAS APRROXIMATELY 4,600 MILES. THE VEHICLE HAS ONLY IT'S ORGINAL FACTORY EQUIPMENT AND HAS NOT BEEN IN ANY CRASH, COLLISION OR HAS HAD ANY BODY WORK…"~4,400 mi, complaint #1413480
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE DRIVING OVER 25 MPH, THE INTELLIBEAM HEADLIGHT SYSTEM DISABLED ITSELF INADVERTENTLY AND TOOK A MILE OR MORE TO RESET. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, BUT NO FAILURES WERE FOUND. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NO…"~5,000 mi, complaint #1327711
    • "PASSENGER SIDE HEAD LIGHT WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING THEN CAME BACK ON A COUPLE OF WEEKS LATER. TWO WEEKS LATER DRIVER SIDE LIGHT WENT OUT. TWO WEEKS AFTER THAT BOTH LIGHTS WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING EVEN HIGHBEAMS NOT FUNCTIONAL WHILE DRIVING. ALL LIGHTS NOT FUNCTION…"~70,000 mi, complaint #1639917
  29. #29

    paint and clearcoat

    3 unsafe, 1 annoyance

    4
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "THE PAINT IS FAYING ON IT AS IF THE PAINT IS GOING DOWN TO THE METAL."~96,000 mi, complaint #1708115
  30. #30

    suspension arms and bushings

    2 unsafe, 2 annoyance

    4
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=3)

    • "MY MALIBU LS HAS 28000 MILES I JUST PURCHASED FROM A CHEVY DEALERSHIP. I FIRST NOTICED ONE POP WHEN I WAS DRIVING AT A VERY LOW SPEED, THEN NOTICED WHEN I WOULD ACCELERATE FROM A RED LIGHT IT WOULD POP. WHEN IT IS WARMER OUTSIDE IT IS ALMOST EVERYTIME I STOP…"~28,000 mi, complaint #1652930
    • "THE REAR SUSPENSION OF OUR CAR STARTED MAKING A METALLIC POPPING NOISE WHEN WE DROVE OVER BUMPS OR ACCELERATED FROM A TRAFFIC LIGHT. THE SOUND ALSO OCCURRED WHEN SOMEONE SAT IN THE REAR SEAT WITH THE CAR PARKED. INTEGRITY CHEVROLET OF CHATTANOOGA, TN DETERMI…"~67,335 mi, complaint #1602840
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING OR PULLING OFF FROM A STOP, THERE WAS A KNOCKING SOUND COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO OURISMAN CHEVROLET OF BOWIE ([REDACTED ADDRESS],…"~96,990 mi, complaint #1672264
  31. #31

    transmission manual clutch

    4 unsafe

    4
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=3)

    • "TAKATA RECALL WHEN SHIFTING INTO PARK IT WILL NOT GO INTO PARK AND YOU HAVE TO MESS WITH IT FOR A FEW MINUTES TO GET INTO PARK. WHEN INTO A FORUM AND IT SEEM TO BE A COMMON ISSUE"~12,000 mi, complaint #1555764
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK THE VEHICLE, "VEHICLE NOT IN PARK" APPEARED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. ON ANOTHER OCCASION, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT THE GEAR FROM PARK INTO DRIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BERGER CHEV…"~35,982 mi, complaint #1574646
  32. #32

    adas adaptive cruise

    3 unsafe

    3
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=4)

    • "ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL WHICH CONTROLS VEHICLE SPEED TO ENSURE SAFE DISTANCE STOPPED WORKING RENDERING CRUISE CONTROL INOPERABLE. THIS ALSO CAUSED THE FORWARD CRASH AVOIDANCE TO NOT WORK. VEHICLE TROUBLE CODE UO269-00 STORED WHICH RESULTED IN REPLACING LONG R…"~41,000 mi, complaint #1628072
    • "WHEN I WAS RESUMING ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL THE VEHICLE TOOK OFF AFTER A SEMI TRACTOR TRAILER THAT WAS IN FRONT OF ME; I HAD TO BRAKE HARD TO AVOID FROM HITTING THE SEMI TRUCK. I WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 55 MPH AT THE TIME THIS INCIDENT HAPPENED & IT HAS HAPPENED T…"~41,000 mi, complaint #1536182
    • "ADAPTIVE CRUISE DISABLES WHILE DRIVING AND THEN ERROR MESSAGE IS 'ADAPTIVE CRUISE TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE'. THE VEHICLE WAS ON INTERSTATE WITH CRUISE SET AT 70 MPH. IT WAS GOING STRAIGHT."~50,615 mi, complaint #1630812
  33. #33

    engine mounts

    3 unsafe

    3
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD THEN THE MOTOR MOUNT ON THE LEFT SIDE FELL OFF."~36,778 mi, complaint #1452064
  34. #34

    engine turbo supercharger

    3 unsafe

    3
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=9)

    • "The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while driving 55 mph, the vehicle lost motive power and failed to accelerate. The contact pulled over to the side of the roadway and had the vehicle towed to a local dealer to be diagnosed. The conta…"~70,200 mi, complaint #1754698
  35. #35

    fuel pump

    3 unsafe

    3
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "The fuel pressure system is faulty and shutting the engine down and reducing speed "complaint #2120172
    • "The high-pressure fuel pump detached from the cylinder head. The dealership confirmed diagnostic trouble code P228C and reported that one mounting bolt was missing and another bolt was broken off inside the cylinder head, causing the pump to come loose and fai…"complaint #2135859
    • "My 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Limited (VIN: [XXX] ) experienced sudden loss of power while driving on 9/11/2025 and set code P228C. The dealership diagnosed the problem as the bolts coming loose from the high-pressure fuel pump, which caused the pump to detach from…"complaint #2135941
  36. #36

    infotainment head unit

    1 unsafe, 2 annoyance

    3
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "IN DASH GPS SYSTEM SOLD AS A SAFETY FACTOR TO WIFE WHEN VEHICLE PURCHASED. WE WERE TOLD AT TIME OF SALE THE UP GRADES WERE DO ON A REGULAR BASIC AT NO CHARGE. THE SYSTEM GOT INTO A COUPLE OF UN SAFE SITUATIONS (DIRECTED DOWN A INCOMPLETE ROAD WITH NO EXIT) T…"~9,755 mi, complaint #1420613
    • "MY TOUCH SCREEN, BACK UP CAMERA, AND BLUETOOTH DOES NOT WORK AND I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I BOUGHT IT AND THEY COULD NOT FIX IT. I ONLY HAD THE CAR FOR 3 MONTHS AND IT QUIT WORKING. IT STARTED TO GLITCH AND I DID THE TROUBLE SHOOTING AND NOTHING. IT…"~37,000 mi, complaint #1598583
  37. #37

    seat mechanism

    2 unsafe, 1 annoyance

    3
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "MY DRIVERS SEAT BOTTOM HAS BECOME "LOOSE". MY CAR HAS POWERED CONTROLS, AND LEATHER UPHOLSTERY. I TOOK MY CAR TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS, THEY HAD THE CAR FOR APPROX. 1.5 WEEKS, THEY SAY THAT THEY COULDN'T DUPLICATE THE ISSUE. I TOLD THEM THAT THE ROADS IN THE…"~2,500 mi, complaint #1304379
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE SEAT WAS BURNT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BOB BELL CHEVROLET ([REDACTED ADDRESS], BALTIMORE, MD 21224, [REDACTED PHONE]) WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FAILURE…"~49,114 mi, complaint #1484063
  38. #38

    seatbelt and pretensioner

    3 unsafe

    3
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=3)

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE THE CONTACT'S GRANDCHILD WAS SEATED IN THE REAR PASSENGER SEAT, THE CONTACT STOPPED THE VEHICLE TO LET THE CHILD OUT OF THE VEHICLE. WHILE THE SEAT BELT WAS UNBUCKLED, THE CHILD BECAME ENTANGLED IN THE SEAT B…"~3,100 mi, complaint #1376962
    • "The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the front driver’s side seat belt retractor malfunctioned, and the seat belt would not secure the driver. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were noti…"~60,450 mi, complaint #1765651
  39. #39

    wheel or rim

    3 unsafe

    3
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "CAR IS EQUIPPED WITH 19 INCH ALUMINUM ALLOY WHEELS AND 245/40/19 CONITPRO TIRES. IN MY FIRST 12, 000 MILES I HAVE HAD TWO BLOWOUTS AND TWO ADDITIONAL SIDEWALL BULGES REQUIRING TIRE REPLACEMENT FOR SAFETY REASONS. THAT'S RUINED 4 TIRES IN ONE YEAR. MY INFORMATI…"~9,698 mi, complaint #1378449
    • "REAR WHEELS ARE CRACKED CAUSING VIBRATION AND AIR LEAK."~20,000 mi, complaint #1568130
  40. #40

    alignment and pull

    2 unsafe

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=4)

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, WHILE DRIVING, THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY SLIPPED AND HYDROPLANED. ON ANOTHER OCCASION, WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50-60 MPH AND MOVING TO THE RIGHT LANE, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL…"~28,000 mi, complaint #1390688
    • "NOTICED SHAKING IN THE STEERING WHILE DRIVING. HAD ALIGNED 3 TIMES ONCE AT A DIFFERENT SHOP. HAS NEW TIRES. TIRES ARE NOW CUPPED AND WILL WEAR UNEVENLY. STEERING WHEEL STILL SHAKES AND CAR FEELS LIKE IT'S BEING PUSHED FROM SIDE TO SIDE. HEATER CORE IS NOW BAD…"~75,000 mi, complaint #1539979
  41. #41

    backup camera

    2 unsafe

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "Issue 1: The rear backup camera is not viewable as the Infotainment Touch Screen will not power on. The soft-reset procedure did not work. I am unsure I can avoid hitting an individual while backing up. Issue 2: The steering wheel is very hard to turn. I am u…"complaint #1791161
    • "Seem to be a common problem... Backup camera stops working. Creates a safety problem at Busy shopping centers. GM will not cover the repair."complaint #1800572
  42. #42

    catalytic converter

    2 unsafe

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE ISSUE OCCURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES, BUT THE DIAGNOSIS WAS UNKNOWN. THE CONTACT…"~5,000 mi, complaint #1361425
  43. #43

    door latch and hinge

    2 unsafe

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=4)

    • "WATER IS GETTING IN THREW THE 3RD BRAKE MOUNTED ON THE REAR WINDSHIELD. THE LIGHT IS FOGGED AND WATER IS LEAKING INTO THE MAIN CABIN. THE VEHICLE CAN BE IN MOTION OR STATIONARY. I FEEL IT IS UNSAFE BECAUSE WATER COULD BE SITTING SOMEWHERE IN THE MAIN CABIN, AN…"~39,000 mi, complaint #1534604
    • "THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR LATCH SCREWS ARE BACKING OUT. THIS IS CAUSING THE DOOR TO BECOME UNLATCHED FROM THE DOOR FRAME AND CAUSE THE DOOR TO OPEN DURING DRIVING CONDITIONS. THIS ALSO ALLOWS WATER TO ENTER THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT."~51,000 mi, complaint #1511267
  44. #44

    driveshaft axle cv

    2 unsafe

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "VEHICLE HAS VIBRATION AND MAKES A HUMMING NOISE AT ALL SPEEDS. WHEN HARD BRAKING THE VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT. TOOK VEHICLE TO A LOCAL DOBB'S TIRE AND AUTO CENTER AND THEN DIAGNOSED VEHICLE WITH EXCESSIVE RIGHT, FRONT MOVEMENT AT THE TRANSMISSION. POSSIBLY A…"~52,500 mi, complaint #1673684
  45. #45

    engine cooling

    2 unsafe

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "DRIVING THE CAR YOU SMELL A BURNING SMELL UPON PARKING IT TURNED OUT THE HEAT SHIELD ON CAR WAS BURNING AND DISINTEGRATING. I HAVE PHOTO BUT WON'T LOAD ,,,"~44,690 mi, complaint #1716022
  46. #46

    engine oil consumption

    2 unsafe

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "Bought car 4/27/22 with 94,602 miles. Within a week vehicle shown problems in the engine leaking oil most likely from the oil cooler causing a bad smell of burnt tire, the shocks most likely cause the car to shake once you hit 50 mph or let go off the break pe…"complaint #1814008
    • "While driving, the vehicle experienced a mechanical failure involving the engine and lubrication system. Oil leakage was observed, and the engine began operating abnormally. This created a risk of sudden engine failure while the vehicle was in motion, which co…"complaint #2161327
  47. #47

    instrument cluster

    1 unsafe, 1 annoyance

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS EXITING THE PARKED VEHICLE, 'ADDITIONAL ACTION REQUIRED, PLACE VEHICLE IN PARK' APPEARED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO SET THE VEHICLE ALARM AND THE HEADLIGHT…"~13,000 mi, complaint #1607870
  48. #48

    interior trim

    1 broken, 1 annoyance

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "THE FLOOR UNDER DRIVER'S SEAT IS SOFT. WHEN I PLACE MY FOOT DOWN ON THE FLOOR IT SINKS IN.AND THE DRIVER'S SEAT STARTED OUT WITH A SMALL CRACK NOW IT IS BROKEN."~72,890 mi, complaint #1497707
  49. #49

    key fob and immobilizer

    1 stranded, 1 unsafe

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "WHEN TURNING MY CAR OFF IN PARK THE KEY SNAPPED OFF IN THE IGNITION. IT GOT STUCK IN PARK AND HAD TO BE TOWED HOME WITCH WAS HARD SINCE IT COULD NOT BE PUT INTO NEUTRAL. IT BROKE OFF ALL THE WAY UP AT THE KEY FOB."~64,000 mi, complaint #1578697
  50. #50

    parking brake

    2 unsafe

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked overnight on an incline with the front of the vehicle facing forward, the contact stated that the electronic parking brake unexpectedly released, and the vehicle rol…"~102,000 mi, complaint #2042625
  51. #51

    unintended acceleration

    2 unsafe

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "WHILE I WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT, MY 2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT ANY WARNING. THIS SUDDEN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION CAUSED MY VEHICLE TO JUMP THE CURB AND STRIKE A TREE, WHICH CAUSED EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE PASSENGER SIDE FENDER,…"~850 mi, complaint #1375217
  52. #52

    wiper and washer

    2 unsafe

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON REENTERING THE VEHICLE TO RESTART IT, THE REAR WINDSHIELD WINDOW SHATTERED. THE CONTACT WAS UNCERTAIN OF HOW THE FAILURE OCCURRED DUE TO NO OBJECT ENCOUNTERED THE REAR WINDSHIELD. THE V…"~2,073 mi, complaint #1263644
    • "LEAK THROUGH 3RD BREAK LIGHT CAUSES MOISTURE TO BUILD UP IN CAR AND ONCE IT RAINS THE FRONT WINDSHIELD FOGS UP AND CAN YOU CAN NOT SEE DEFROST CANNOT FIX THIS ISSUE BECAUSE OF THE BUILD UP OF MOISTURE FROM THE LEAK IN THROUGH THE 3RD BRAKE LIGHT"~47,000 mi, complaint #1481635
  53. #53

    ac compressor and refrigerant

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "I GOT IN MY VEHICLE AFTER A MONTH AND DROVE FOR ABOUT 15 MINUTES AND I NOTICE IT WAS NOT GETTING COOL. SO I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND I WAS TOLD IT WAS MY CONDENSER AND A FOREIGN OBJECT HIT AND DAMAGED IT AN IT WAS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. SO I CALLED GM…"complaint #1414208
  54. #54

    exhaust system

    1 annoyance

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "MY VEHICLE HAS A LOUD KNOCKING SOUND COMING FROM UNDER THE BACKSEAT SOUNDS LIKE THE MUFFLER HITTING UP AGAINST THE BACKSEAT. WE AS CONSUMERS SHOULDN'T BE RESPONSIBLE FOR SOMETHING THAT WAS CHEVROLET FAULT FROM THE START"~65,000 mi, complaint #1719412
  55. #55

    fuel injector

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "Fuel Injector Backing ring Failing causing O-ring to dislodge and Rupture due to high pressure fuel leaking past the seal. This is causing a Major fire Hazard. Gm seal kits will not fix the problem do to Backer ring not being in the kit. part number for the o-…"complaint #2180140
  56. #56

    heater core and blower

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, SMOKE SEEPED INTO THE CAB OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STOPPED CLOSE BY AND THE VEHICLE WAS CHECKED BY HER SON AND SAW THERE WAS A VERY SMALL AMOUNT OF ANTIFREEZE LEF…"~84,000 mi, complaint #1682526
  57. #57

    lighting interior

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "THE HIGH MOUNTED TAIL LIGHT POPS UP AND HAS CAUSED LEAKAGE INSIDE THE VECHILE. ALSO THE ESC WARNING LIGHT COME ON FOR NO REASON UNDER REGULAR DRIVING CONDITIONS AND OCCASIONALLY WHEN YOU PUT CAR IN PARK IT WILL STATE THE CAR IS NOT IN PARK SO YOU HAVE TO PLAY…"~49,000 mi, complaint #1616130
  58. #58

    mirror

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "THE DRIVERS SIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR DOES NOT ADJUST FAR ENOUGH AWAY FROM THE CAR. FROM MY DRIVER SEAT AT NORMAL DRIVING POSITION I CANNOT SEE A CAR APPROACHING, IN FACT I SEE MY BACK DOOR THIS IS A DANGEROUS BLIND SPOT. THE DEALER SAID THIS IS NORMAL. *TR"complaint #1342902
  59. #59

    parking sensors

    1 annoyance

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "I HAVE TAKEN MY 2016 MALIBU PREMIER 2.0 TURBO TO THE DEALERSHIP FOUR TIMES NOW FOR THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE PARK ASSIST SENSORS GOING OUT. NOW, THEY ARE OUT AGAIN, AND THE DEALERSHIP WANTS ME TO PAY A $250 DEDUCTIBLE FOR MY EXTENDED WARRANTY TO COVER THE REPA…"~39,000 mi, complaint #1480567
  60. #60

    starter

    1 stranded

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED EVERYTIME IT WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT OR STOP SIGN. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE SHUT OFF AND THEN RESTARTED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE BEGAN AROUND MAY OF 2017. THE…"~89,000 mi, complaint #1456445
  61. #61

    steering rack mechanical

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "Rear steering knuckle and control arm knuckle.my car moves side to side. I have replaced everything in the rear end. I just recently bought this car."complaint #2222833
  62. #62

    sunroof

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY TODAY WHEN I HEARD A LOUD POP AND MY SUNROOF SPONTANEOUSLY EXPLODED. IT WAS AFTER THE EXPLOSION THAT SMALL SHARDS OF GLASS STARTED TO RAIN DOWN ON US. WHEN I LOOKED UP THE ENTIRE SUNROOF WAS SHATTERED. I WAS ABLE TO GET THE INSID…"~55,000 mi, complaint #1698434
  63. #63

    torque converter

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "VEHICLE HAS BEEN GIVING PROBLEMS SINCE I PURCHASED FROM THE DEALER, WELL ABOUT 60DAYS INTO MY PURCHASE. REAL PROBLEM IS THAT IT JERKS CONSTANTLY AT TIMES IT DOESN'T MOVE DUE TO ACCORDING TO MY OWN DIAGNOSTICS THE TRANSMISSION CONVERTER TORQUE SOLENOID AND THIS…"complaint #1713399
  64. #64

    wheel bearing

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "I just bought this car 2 weeks ago. Had to replace the windshield wiper pump. There are at least 10 TSBs on the vehicle I'm on disability I can't afford to fix all that. The rear hub bearing was barely making noise when I bought it. Now tire feels like it's g…"complaint #1911471

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