2016 Chevrolet Malibu problems and complaints
Owners have filed 865 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. The most-reported areas: Engine (312), Electrical System (233), Unknown Or Other (181).
Key takeaways
- 865 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 24 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 17 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 312 | 36% |
| Electrical System | 233 | 27% |
| Unknown Or Other | 181 | 21% |
| Power Train | 174 | 20% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 158 | 18% |
| Service Brakes | 107 | 12% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 77 | 9% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 52 | 6% |
| Steering | 42 | 5% |
| Structure | 41 | 5% |
| Exterior Lighting | 19 | 2% |
| Suspension | 19 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Chevrolet Malibu 4 DR FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Unknown Or Other,service Brakes,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-10-16
It said service to stabilitrak press the gas and it won't go its delayed..
Engine - filed 2026-10-16
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at 61 MPH, the vehicle unexpectedly began idling roughly. The contact stated that a loud noise was heard coming from the vehicle, and the cooling fan cycled on and off. The vehicle was taken to a service center, where it was found overheati...
Engine - filed 2026-10-14
My vacuum pump has failed. Causing extremely dangerous driving conditions and potentially damaging my engine.
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More for the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.