Chevrolet Malibu Ninth generation (2016 - 2018)


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Ninth generation of Chevrolet Malibu has been in production since 2016 by 2018.

In addition to external changes, the model has undergone changes in technical terms. Ninth generation is longer than the previous generation by 2.3 inches .


Chevrolet Malibu Ninth generation dimensions and specs


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Ninth generation
Body style Wagon, Sedan, Coupe
Transmission 6-spd auto w/OD, 8-spd auto w/OD, 9-spd auto w/OD
Drive type front-wheel
Length 193.80 in
Width 73.00 in
Height 57.60 in
Wheelbase 111.40 in
Curb weight 3086 - 3388 lbs
Number of doors 4
Seating capacity 5
Cargo capacity 15.8 cu.in
Cargo capacity with seats hold down 15.8 cu.in
Front hip room 54.00 in
Rear hip room 53.00 in
Front Headroom 39.00 in
Rear Headroom 38.00 in
Front shoulder room 59.00 in
Rear shoulder room 57.00 in
Fuel tank capacity 13 - 15.8 gal
MPG (City/Highway) 22 - 27/33 - 37
Towing capacity 1000 lbs
0-60 mph / 0-100 kph 5.7 - 8.5 sec
¼ mile time 14.3 - 16.5 sec

Chevrolet Malibu Common Problems generations


Unfortunately, there is no such thing as a perfect car. Each car has its own design flaws and problems that the user has to deal with. During the Chevrolet Malibu Ninth generation production period from 2016 to 2018 drivers have reported 657 complaints. The most common problems are ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL.
Model Year Complaints
2018 Malibu
96
2017 Malibu
210
2016 Malibu
351

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...
229
~ 40053 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
tl* the contact owns a 2016 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that when the brake pedal was depressed the vehicle...
146
~ 38366 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...
136
~ 33961 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
while merging onto a highway the vehicle lost engine power and the "check engine" light came on. the information panel...
121
~ 44627 miles
POWER TRAIN
during a modest deceleration or while the car is coasting towards a stop with brake depressed the transmission will at...
108
~ 34064 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
in april 2016 i was driving and the vehicle randomly shutdown at a stoplight it was able to make it...
89
~ 58057 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
tl* the contact owns a 2016 chevrolet malibu. while driving various speeds the check engine warning indicator illuminated. the issue...
62
~ 45285 miles
SERVICE BRAKES
tl* the contact owns a 2016 chevrolet malibu. while driving 10 mph the vehicle made an abnormal noise without warning....
54
~ 68386 miles
STEERING
tl* the contact owns a 2016 chevrolet malibu. while driving at various speeds the stabilizing traction warning indicator illuminated. the...
47
~ 37155 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE
rear window leaking while raining or car wash. several complaints from other owners as well...
27
~ 32331 miles
AIR BAGS
i have audio (hearing) of five warming bells for last couple of weeks while traveling in vehicle. i finally observed...
16
~ 20580 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER
tl* the contact owns a 2016 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that upon reentering the vehicle to restart it the...
16
~ 33294 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
tl* the contact owns a 2016 chevrolet malibu. while driving over 25 mph the intellibeam headlight system disabled itself inadvertently...
14
~ 32492 miles
WHEELS
car is equipped with low profile tires and they go flat when vehicle strikes a pothole. i had to replace...
12
~ 15333 miles
SUSPENSION
tl* the contact owns a 2016 chevrolet malibu. while driving the vehicle intermittently shook decelerated and the battery failed. in...
6
~ 50389 miles
SEATS
my drivers seat bottom has become "loose". my car has powered controls and leather upholstery. i took my car to...
5
~ 32126 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
SEAT BELTS
tl* the contact owns a 2016 chevrolet malibu. while the contact's grandchild was seated in the rear passenger seat the...
4
~ 24812 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
in april 2016 i was driving and the vehicle randomly shutdown at a stoplight it was able to make it...
3
~ 17673 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
tl* the contact owns a 2016 chevrolet malibu. while driving the vehicle intermittently shook decelerated and the battery failed. in...
2
~ 32350 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"...
2
~ 25609 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
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2018 chevrolet malibu. consumer writes in regard to safety recall concerning disconnected fuel injector. consumer also explains vehicle stalling while
1
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
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
tl* the contact owned 2018 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while turning at a low speed into a driveway...
1
~ 15000 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
GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM
tl* the contact owns a 2018 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the rpm gauge increased however the transmission gears...
1
~ 45000 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
CATALYTIC CONVERTOR > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM
tl* the contact owns a 2017 chevrolet malibu. while driving 45 mph the vehicle stalled and the traction control and...
1
~ 20000 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
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
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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Body kits

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Fender flares

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Rims

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Coilovers

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Decals

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Maintenance

Towing Capacity
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