2016 Chevrolet Malibu Vehicle Speed Control Problems
- 63
- 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 63 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- engine power · 32 records
- engine light · 25 records
- check engine · 15 records
- power reduced · 15 records
- accelerator pedal · 13 records
- light came · 12 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 23 |
| 1–30k mi | 15 |
| 60–100k mi | 14 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Vehicle Speed Control
Takata recall this is the 5th time the reduce engine light has came on dealership seems to not know what's the problem one time 18 wheeler was behind me and my son ..very scary
ODI 11071990
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 chevrolet mailbu. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced internal throttle pedal failure, which caused the speed to decrease drastically without warning. The failure occurred twice. On both occasions, the vehicle was taken to denooyer chevrolet ([redacted], albany, ny 12205) where they replaced the pedal assembly. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The vehicle was…
ODI 11194590
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
September 2017 stablitytrack warning came on after weeks chevy told me they were putting a new engine in. Went to pick up car 10/4/2017 check engine light still on left car, service said it was a cracked connector and replaced. Dec 22 today engine power is reduced alert comes on and can't go over 20mph was on the highway.
ODI 11056079
Electrical System · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
I decided to lease a 2016 malibu of february 2016. The car was great until months later i started to have problems. I was driving to school on the freeway in october 2016, when my car suddenly went into reduce speed engine. I was driving approximately 65 to 70 mph. I was in the left lane of the freeway. As i was driving my car dashboard display reduce speed engine, then immediately my car went from 70 mph to 30 mph…
ODI 11052142
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle decelerated and the reduced engine power warning indicator illuminated. The contact pulled over and restarted the vehicle. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to berger chevrolet (2525 28th st se, grand rapids, mi 49512), but was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised…
ODI 11047855
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Go down the highway at speed limit then lose power with check engine and reduction of power lights come one. We can shut off the engine and wait a few minutes. Then turn the car back on with no problems for undeterred time frame before it does it again.
ODI 11032882
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
First time this happen i was on the freeway going around 70 mph when the check engine light when on and a massage saying engine power is reduce the car begun to shake and speed when down to around 40 mph from 70 mph in seconds, i keep accelerating but the car was not picking up any speed even though my rpm when up to 4 and 5 my car wasn't going any faster. This happen over and over again. I took the car back to the…
ODI 11071868
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving on the expressway my check engine light came on with the message reduced engine power. The car slowed from 60 miles to 20 miles instantly, i panicked but was able to exit without harm. Once on the street the car would not exceed 20 mph. Almost like the transmission was pulling. I received an email from on star diagnostic stating critical issue with engine and transmission service immediately. I got to…
ODI 10992345
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
While merging onto a highway, the vehicle lost engine power and the "check engine" light came on. The information panel then displayed two warnings, including "engine power is reduced" and would not let the vehicle accelerate more than 40 mph. The information panel also stated "service driver assist system." the dealer states it's an issue with a faulty accelerator pedal terminal? However, this issue has happened…
ODI 10970821
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Vehicle Speed Control
Takata recall: i purchase a new vehicle in 2016. I start having issues 6months after purchasing. The first one that was never resolved: check engine, engine power reduced. I have taken my car to chevy webb in lansin, il. This car has stop on me on the expressway and on the street. When reduce speed come i have to pull over and hoping i am not on the express again. Now, chevy stop assisting me with these issues…
ODI 11163713
Engine · Power Train · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 chevrolet malibu. While operating the vehicle, the messages "critical engine", "transmission failure", and an antilock braking message appeared. In addition, the vehicle experienced frequent stalling and reduction of speed at random. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (sale automall, 1053 hwy 258 n, kinston, nc) where it was diagnosed that the accelerator pedal assembly was faulty…
ODI 11084954
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 chevrolet malibu. While driving 70 mph, the engine power would reduce and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. Also, the reduce power message displayed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed with a undetermined failure, but the vehicle was rewired. The failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and the accelerator pedal was replaced. The issue…
ODI 10978791
Vehicle Speed Control
While i was pulling into a parking spot, my 2016 chevrolet malibu suddenly accelerated without any warning. This sudden unintended acceleration caused my vehicle to jump the curb and strike a tree, which caused extensive damage to the passenger side fender, front grill etc.
Crash reported
ODI 10983193