2016 Chevrolet Malibu Power Train Problems
- 59
- 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.
Among these 59 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- check engine · 18 records
- shift park · 13 records
- engine light · 12 records
- engine power · 12 records
- power reduced · 6 records
- where diagnosed · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 27 |
| 30–60k mi | 21 |
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Check engine lights blinks on and off car defects as if it will cut off found out its the piston and throttle body from fieldsman chevrolet now im out of a car with no loaner car because they are backed this car was called for recall for these repairs
ODI 11297891
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
On jan 6 2020. I was driving a 2016 chevy malibu, when the check engine light and engine reduce power light came on. I pulled over and let the car seat for maybe 10 mins. I restarted the vehicle and begin driving again (it was pulling normal). About 3 miles down the road i was making a left turn and the car stop pulling and the reduce engine power light comes on which leaves me in the middle of a intersection…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 11300466
Power Train
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 625 w auto mall dr, tucson, az 85705 [redacted], where it was diagnosed and determined that the transmission control module failed and needed to be replaced. The…
ODI 11299776
Power Train
After putting my car in park i get a warning that the car is not in park. When this happens the car will not lock plus the lights and the radio will not turn off. My concern is that the car is really not in park plus my security with the doors not locking. Have had it to the dealer twice now they want me to replace the shifter assembly at my cost since it is over 3 yrs old but still under 30,000 miles.
ODI 11302568
Engine · Power Train
SYSTEM READING 'ENGINE POWER REDUCED'
ODI 11283169
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Nothing but issues after issues after issue! The dealer doesn't even know what is wrong with my car. I had reducing engine issues, took to dealer and seems as if they just cut a wire. I still get the reduced engine power without the message appearing. Then an oil leak out of nowhere and now my car will not start, on lunch at work 30 miles from home. Everyone with this car just should be given a new one. I feel like…
ODI 11278911
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
On oct 22 around 530 in the morning on my way to to work driving on a busy freeway when suddenly the reduce engine light come on reducing my speed from nearly 50mph to 20mph all most causing a near fatal accident i've only had the car for 6 months or so i plan on taking it to the dealership but i feel like i gonna be stuck with a hefty bill for something that should've been a recall that can cause a fatal accident.
ODI 11270920
Power Train · Unknown Or Other
Shift to park message appears when in park and turning vehicle off. Vehicle then won't shut down.
ODI 11268456
Power Train
My vehicle is giving me a shift to park message after the vehicle is in park. The vehicle gives a ding noise to inform me that the vehicle is not in park. It takes multiple times to turn the vehicle off completely.
ODI 11255069
Electrical System · Power Train
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 headlights had to be turned off manually. Genesis chevrolet ([redacted], eastpointe, mi 48021, [redacted]) was informed of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or…
ODI 11259107
Power Train
Tl* the contact's father owns a 2016 chevrolet malibu. When parking the vehicle and shifting gears, "shift to park" appeared on the instrument panel. The contact had to make five to ten attempts with shifting the gears for it to shift into park. The vehicle was taken to allen gwynn chevrolet (located at 1400 s brand blvd, glendale, ca 91204, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the gear shifter needed to be…
ODI 11254278
Electrical System · Power Train
I park, place the shifter into park and turn the car off but a message appears on the gauge cluster screen saying shift into park. The engine is off but the lights and radio stay on. The shifter is locked and will not move. The same screen shows that the car is in park before i shut the car off, i can feel the transmission shifting too. I have to turn the car back on and run through the gears and back off several…
ODI 11255096
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
The car constantly gets message of engine power reduced while driving with no previous issues or warnings. The check engine light comes on then my driving speed decreases while driving. This is very dangerous! This happens on city streets and on the highway. I have to pull over to shut the car off and wait a few minutes then restart the car. The car then starts normal without the check engine light or error code
ODI 11252725
Power Train
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 into park in order to turn off the vehicle. The contact called mckenney chevrolet cadillac buick gmc (located at 831 s main st, lowell, nc 28098, [redacted])…
ODI 11242488
Power Train
When placing the car in park to shut off the vehicle, a message appears stating "action required" "shift to park." the car is in park. Shifting in and out of park does not solve the issue. This intermittent problem occurred over about 3 months. Have to turn off lights manually or they won't go off. Dash light remain on longer than usual. Car battery finally died. Replaced the battery/ problem persists. When getting…
ODI 11228301
Power Train · Unknown Or Other
My issue started a few days ago and has progressively gotten worse. I place the car in park, shut off the vehicle and a message appears to "shift to park" car is turned off and already in park and you cannot just get out of the vehicle for it to go away it just remains on the screen and the car remains on in an auxiliary type mode which i'm pretty sure if left alone would eventually drain the battery. It had gotten…
ODI 11221743
Power Train
Car is stalling whenever i come to a complete stop. I have to try to avoid making a left turn because it takes so long for the car to react when i get on the accelerator to go. Some days it will hesitate a little and go, but lately it has been stalling all the way out and it takes a few mins for it to react when i'm trying to pull off!!
ODI 11218784
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while attempting to park, the vehicle did not engage in park. The contact drove the vehicle to an independent mechanic who recommended that the vehicle be taken to the chevrolet dealer. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The contact also stated that the failure occurred since approximately december 2018 and…
ODI 11206776
Electronic Stability Control · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Takata recall my windows don't work at times no power my trunk will not release it's not unlocking my dashboard reads engine is reducing power while driving & it shuts off while driving my radiator light is on been on for 8months now the car won't pick up speed without me shifting the car in l6 while driving my throttle not working the fuel system has been repaired several times
ODI 11222000
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
The car constantly gets message of engine power reduced while driving with no previous issues or warnings. The check engine light comes on then my driving speed decreases while driving. This is very dangerous! This happens on city streets and on the highway. I have to pull over to shut the car off and wait a few minutes then restart the car. The car then starts normal without the check engine light or error codes.
ODI 11202590
Electrical System · Power Train
While parking the vehicle and placing the shifter to park the car gives an error message "shift to park" after turning off the engine. Headlights will not turn off and i imagine other electrical systems still run during this error. Since the message never went away while i was at a non-gm auto repair shop in for routine oil change and brake check, they needed to replace the transmission control unit so that the car…
ODI 11190597
Electrical System · Power Train
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 warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to findlay chevrolet (6800 s torrey pines dr, las vegas, nv 89118, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed…
ODI 11183408
Air Bags · Power Train
My car all of sudden on freeway snatched back from doing 65 plus to freaking less than 30 miles instantly "engine power reduced" message appears and check engine light comes on. It continues to do this everyday my car will not drive over 30-35 mph. I have two kids this is not safe. I travel! I take my car to penske chevrolet of cerritos dealer and they claim its a accelerator pad sensor. Prior to taking my car to…
ODI 11184582
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 chevrolet malibu. While driving various speeds, the vehicle slowed down and shut off. Additionally, the horn and radio failed to work. Also, there was an abnormal ticking noise coming from the steering wheel and the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to determine the cause of the failures. The vehicle was taken to haley…
ODI 11203647
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
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 significant amount of power until i was able to get out of a separated toll lane and to the breakdown lane. After restarting the car, it was able to again gain power.…
ODI 11172152