Major Problems with 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2016 Chevrolet Malibu

2016 Chevrolet Malibu ENGINE Victims: 2 Mileage: 46000 miles

2016 Chevrolet Malibu SERVICE BRAKES Victims: 1 Mileage: 67340 miles

2016 Chevrolet Malibu SEAT BELTS Victims: 1 Mileage: 3100 miles

Browse 2016 Chevrolet Malibu complaints by category

Problems with ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER and STEERING are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Chevrolet Malibu owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
ENGINE tl* the contact owns a 2016 chevrolet malibu. while driving 45 mph the speed reduced inadvertently and a message that...	116 ~ 49614 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2016 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that when the brake pedal was depressed the vehicle...	83 ~ 40841 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER takata recall- experience issues with car after two weeks of owning.car began rattle when parked slow to accelerate "dragged". later...	77 ~ 35211 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL while merging onto a highway the vehicle lost engine power and the "check engine" light came on. the information panel...	63 ~ 52158 miles
POWER TRAIN during a modest deceleration or while the car is coasting towards a stop with brake depressed the transmission will at...	59 ~ 29535 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL in april 2016 i was driving and the vehicle randomly shutdown at a stoplight it was able to make it...	51 ~ 70573 miles
SERVICE BRAKES tl* the contact owns a 2016 chevrolet malibu. while driving 10 mph the vehicle made an abnormal noise without warning....	37 ~ 72247 miles
STEERING tl* the contact owns a 2016 chevrolet malibu. while driving at various speeds the stabilizing traction warning indicator illuminated. the...	26 ~ 42565 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2016 chevrolet malibu. while driving various speeds the check engine warning indicator illuminated. the issue...	25 ~ 83174 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE rear window leaking while raining or car wash. several complaints from other owners as well...	17 ~ 36113 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER tl* the contact owns a 2016 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that upon reentering the vehicle to restart it the...	9 ~ 27926 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl* the contact owns a 2016 chevrolet malibu. while driving over 25 mph the intellibeam headlight system disabled itself inadvertently...	8 ~ 31971 miles
WHEELS car is equipped with low profile tires and they go flat when vehicle strikes a pothole. i had to replace...	7 ~ 15856 miles
AIR BAGS i have audio (hearing) of five warming bells for last couple of weeks while traveling in vehicle. i finally observed...	7 ~ 28194 miles
STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2016 chevrolet malibu. after leaving a car wash water entered the vehicle where the quarter...	4 ~ 26358 miles
SUSPENSION tl* the contact owns a 2016 chevrolet malibu. while driving the vehicle intermittently shook decelerated and the battery failed. in...	4 ~ 53584 miles
SEATS my drivers seat bottom has become "loose". my car has powered controls and leather upholstery. i took my car to...	4 ~ 41501 miles
SEAT BELTS tl* the contact owns a 2016 chevrolet malibu. while the contact's grandchild was seated in the rear passenger seat the...	2 ~ 12347 miles
BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl* the contact owns a 2016 chevrolet malibu. within five months of owning the vehicle the contact took it to...	2 ~ 44000 miles
HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2016 chevrolet malibu. while driving 60 mph the reduce power in the engine warning indicator...	1 ~ 71493 miles
SIDEWALL > TIRES tl* the contact owns a 2016 chevrolet malibu equipped with continental conti pro contact tires size: 245/40/r19 (na). the contact...	1
PARKING BRAKE tl* the contact owns a 2016 chevrolet malibu. while driving 70 mph with the cruise control activated the vehicle failed...	1 ~ 95000 miles
VISIBILITY water seeps inside car entering back window. back leak suspected. check engine light comes on and off several times a...	1
TRUNK LID > BODY > STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2016 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that there was water in the trunk from the...	1 ~ 37000 miles
PEDALS AND LINKAGES > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl* the contact owns a 2016 chevrolet malibu. while driving 30 mph the vehicle slowed down and lost power and...	1 ~ 90319 miles
GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2016 chevrolet malibu. while driving approximately 35 mph the contact noticed water accumulation in the...	1 ~ 40000 miles
STARTER ASSEMBLY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2016 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the vehicle stalled everytime it was stopped at...	1 ~ 89000 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES tl* the contact owns a 2016 chevrolet malibu. while driving the vehicle intermittently shook decelerated and the battery failed. in...	1 ~ 62000 miles
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL tl* the contact owns a 2016 chevrolet malibu. while driving between 29-34 mph the vehicle stalled and "reduced engine power"...	1 ~ 27218 miles
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2016 chevrolet malibu. on several occasions while driving the rear of the vehicle independently slipped...	1 ~ 28000 miles
REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY the drivers side rear view mirror does not adjust far enough away from the car. from my driver seat at...	1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE in april 2016 i was driving and the vehicle randomly shutdown at a stoplight it was able to make it...	1 ~ 6150 miles
RIM > WHEELS 2016 chevrolet malibu. consumer writes in regards to terrible shaking whiles operating the vehicle. ld consumer sent additional correspondence. ld...	1

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