2016 Chevrolet Malibu Unknown Or Other Problems
- 77
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
What owners report
- shift park · 25 records
- engine light · 19 records
- check engine · 9 records
- park message · 6 records
- shut down · 6 records
- takata recall · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 25 |
| 1–30k mi | 22 |
| 60–100k mi | 14 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Seats · Unknown Or Other
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.
ODI 11128172
Unknown Or Other
The third light has caused a leaking problem into the trunk. Complained to the dealership and nothing was done. It ruined the headliner and the cover that goes oer spare tire.
ODI 11128127
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Unknown Or Other
I took the car to the mechanic because of check engine light car wasn't acting weird or anything. They recommended replacing multifunction power supply converter, it has internal issues i approved they told me everything is fine everything cleared. The next day the vehicle started to go crazy i stated that engine light is on again car lounges forward and that the doors lock and unlock all while driving and car then…
ODI 11128340
Electrical System · Seat Belts · Unknown Or Other
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 summer caused mold to grow on the vehicle floor boards and the drivers side seat blet. Moisture in the car caused damage to the electronic components. The car…
ODI 11166377
Unknown Or Other
When stopping and starting at stoplight etc car will not engage. Press has car barley moves then it will jump into gear and drive normal. This happens intermittently and it seems to happen more when engine is hot and car has been drive for a extended period.
ODI 11120110
Electronic Stability Control · Unknown Or Other
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 repairs. I am not agreeing with this because this is the fourth time i have had my car in the dealership for repair of this same component. Now the service advisor…
ODI 11109657
Engine · Unknown Or Other
My vehicle has a recall 17019-stochastic pre-ignition (spi) . My vehicle was inspected on or about 07/02/18 at guarantee chevrolet in the city of santana, ca my vehicle was returned to me on or about 07/03/18. This condition has damaged my engine/motor which is in fact a result from the spi condition, the dealer is refusing to repair the damages from this narrative. I would like for the gwm system to be liable for…
ODI 11128176
Power Train · Service Brakes · Unknown Or Other
Automatic gear shift failure/ shifter would not go into park when stationary 2016 brake line deterioration, brake fail while vehicle in motion fall 2017 may 2018 loss of power during highway drive at 65 mph. Car towed to dealer, cause currently under investigation
ODI 11092564
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
When starting to progress from a stop, the malibu will not accelerate for several seconds, and then when it does go it, surges forward. It occurs intermittently, but increases over time. This all occurs with no check engine light. We have taken it to the dealer several times were they have kept it for a combined total of well over a month, but claim that without a check engine light, there is nothing that they can…
ODI 11194546
Unknown Or Other
When is this going to be a recall for this shift to park in the malibu. This causes the battery to die so both parts have to be replaced. Chevy has several complaints about the shift to park. I can spend up to 10 minutes trying to get that message off. I am very disappointed that the dealers know this is an ongoing issue for the 2016 malibu but nothing is being done. I have filed a complaint! I will also be going to…
ODI 11234838
Engine · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
Check engine light & reduced power experiences three times while driving. Poor fuel economy (since purchase of vehicle) and loss of engine oil (however not visable). Miles between oil changes and issues were 5000 and 3300 (synthetic oil - should not be low & dirty in that short period of time). Idling is very rough and cooling fans not shutting off. 35 days later - same issue - reduced power, oil level low, idling…
ODI 11072721
Unknown Or Other
The accelerator pedal or sensor appears to be defective on these vehicles. I've had to replace mine twice within the past 16 months. Also, after researching several auto forums, this issue is affecting a large number of people. This defect causes the engine to reduce power, which then does not allow you to drive over 25mph. This can be extremely dangerous, especially if you are driving on an expressway when it…
ODI 11204060
Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
Inside the car it smells like a mold(smells like do do). The engine light came on its something dealing with cadillac converter.
ODI 11062897
Electrical System · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
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 release the brake back again the whole screen goes off and back on again with the engine. Sometimes i have to push it to the side of the street because it doesn't want…
ODI 11151898
Unknown Or Other
The vehicle started to leak without damage. We noticed a foul smell in our vehicle. We live in florida where it rains quite often. We assumed it was our 9-year-old leaving some french fries behind when she left the day prior. We then got back into the car and noticed the floor had standing water and the back seats were wet. I looked into the trunk where the spare tire is supposed to be and saw a puddle of water. Now…
ODI 11089244
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
Every time i push the brake pedal and the auto stop engages the engine turns off, but when you take your foot off of the brake pedal the whole dash display goes out, including the turn signals. It takes about a minute for the dash to come back on. This happens several time a day, and it has been going on for at least two years. It scares me when this happens.
ODI 11287602
Electrical System · Steering · Unknown Or Other
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 was fixed and since 3 weeks ago started again now while is park and turned off message of swift to park appeared and all electronic /radio ect start on and alarm…
ODI 11032286
Unknown Or Other
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 without an accurate reason/solution.
ODI 11039869
Unknown Or Other
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 customers i was informed that the dealer said there was a nickel size whole in the condenser. And they we're not gonna cover it but there has been other…
ODI 11033297
Unknown Or Other
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) that she required assistance via her mobile phone. To us, all safety related items that require any type of up grade should be at "no cost" to consumer. Gm…
ODI 11042177
Unknown Or Other
The car is a 2016 malibu .while auto is running,the driver has head aches,drouseness,sickness dizzesness. Eyes blurred,and just sickness! Haved been blamed for cause, and cover boot at sterring collum,taken loose and thrashed under dash .with 10 thousand miles was told could not get a loner car,i live 78 plus miles from dealership .i'm disabled and believe that a new car and disabled should at least told why.have…
ODI 11014497
Engine · Unknown Or Other
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 in the driver seat. It is especially crucial for those new drivers not used to the fuel saving start/stop engine. It happened to me recently and i was unaware…
ODI 11010043
Unknown Or Other
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 should be a recall on this type of car because when they build it gm knew about the sound this car makes and how it will hurt people ears.
ODI 10980382
Engine · Unknown Or Other
Takata recall- experience issues with car after two weeks of owning.car began rattle when parked, slow to accelerate "dragged". Later discover after returning to shop for repair , car was sold with recall issued 25plus days prior to purchase. Was not notified by dealer
ODI 10968221
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
Vehicle continues to have check engine light code issues that are related to sensors and computing issues. Oxygen sensors, booster sensors as well as constant recoding.
ODI 11122052