2016 Chevrolet Malibu Engine Problems
- 116
- 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 116 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- engine light · 49 records
- engine power · 45 records
- check engine · 40 records
- power reduced · 24 records
- light came · 20 records
- indicator illuminated · 12 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 37 |
| 30–60k mi | 37 |
| 60–100k mi | 25 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving 35mph, and suddenly the car lost power, and i was going 10 mph. A message came on saying reduced power. I had the car towed to the dealership that i purchased the car, red lion chevy. They found nothing wrong with the car, and told me i better get the car off the lot. I was scared to drive the car as if i was on a highway, i could have been run over by a truck. I already had a cracked piston repaired…
ODI 11173648
Engine
I am having an issue with my car and the code is p2138. This is an accelerator issue and when the issue comes about, the car engine reduces and my car will not go over 20 mph. I called the dealership to get the part and it is on back order. This is truly a safety issue and should be a recall versus me having to pay for this and the part should be available as this is dangerous. If i am driving on the highway and…
ODI 11171448
Engine · Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control
I have a 2016 chevy malibu. As i was driving my engine light came on and then a message saying that my engine power has been reduced. I took my car to a near by chevrolet service department. They said that the issue was a failed accelerator pedal alone with some failed sensors. I saw several reviews with a similar problem if not the same. I was very shocked to see that there was not a recall to correct this issue. I…
ODI 11170379
Engine
Check engine light came on, code given is p1101 intake air flow system performance test failed since dtc clear, history dtc, test not passed since power up, warning indicator requested. Car runs fine for now, code reset and reactivated hour or so later. Remote start does not work.
ODI 11170045
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving 75 mph, the vehicle decelerated to 25 mph, while the instrument panel indicated reduce speed to engine. The contact stated that the failure recurred six times. The contact also stated that it would take two to three minutes for the vehicle to go 30 mph and will not advance in speed. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously…
ODI 11299681
Engine
Message: "reduced engine power" engine power is reduced, speed drops, check engine light is displayed.
ODI 11170866
Electrical System · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
I'll be driving approximate 40 miles and car system will come up stating " engine is going to reduce speed" or something like that ? It's been going for at least two weeks or more now .
ODI 11164428
Electrical System · Engine · Service Brakes
Egine power reduced light. The car wont go over 20-30mph. Brakes malfunction causing a small fender bender. Its hard to start wont stay running. It even lost power on the hwy a few times before the wreck.
Crash reported
ODI 11243558
Electrical System · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving on the highway, going 74, all the lights on the dashboard went on (regular lights, warning lights, everything) it lasted about 5-10 seconds and then went back to normal. Drove another two miles regaining speed to 74 and headlights wentout, all lights in the inside (dashboard, radio, climate control), and i had no power and quickly dropped speed. The car completely shut down while i was driving on the…
ODI 11164122
Engine
This vehicle is very dangerous, while riding on the highway or just driving all together the engine speed reduced light will come on and the speed drops if i'm on the highway it drops to 40mph if im driving the street it drops to 20mph, my kids and i were almost hit by other drivers on several occasions because of this, i have taken it to the dealership and no one seems to know the problem, for the past week it has…
ODI 11173945
Engine
Power failure when driving and engine light comes on and car loses power and won't pull.
ODI 11193017
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
The listed 2016 chevy malibu has been having 'reduce engine' issue for the past 3 months no explanation for why it happens. It occures randomly, on highways, local roads, high and low speed. The check engine light comes on, but turn off after a couple of minutes, though the issue persist.
ODI 11169862
Engine
As soon as i started the car, the check engine light came on stating that the engine's emission is being reduced to where you can feel that the speed of the car is slowing down, but then the engine light went off a little while later. This happened on this past sunday, now it comes on again two days later. I have been having this problem for about the past year and this is a brand new car. Its like every 2-3 months…
ODI 11160916
Engine
I started getting different messages and lights on my dash over time. The first time i got a service stabilitrak message and check engine light when i was parked with the car idling and the engine started running rough. I turned the car off and called the dealer. I told them the issue and asked if it was ok to drive to a lot or should i get it towed. They said it should be ok to drive it. It was too late in the…
ODI 11170268
Engine
The engine developed a cracked piston after approximately 60,000 miles.
ODI 11175962
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
For the past couple of weeks when my auto stop is engage the car turns completely off and stalls while stopped at a light i don't know what to do about this situation i think it's a car defect in multiple people have been stating they have been having the same issue with their same style of vehicle with the same issue
ODI 11155765
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine power reduced. Warning light illuminated and the vehicle decelerated independently while in traffic. The vehicle was restarted and operated as designed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed that the failure had to do with the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was not…
ODI 11307244
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 chevrolet malibu. While driving various speeds the ''engine power reduce'' message was displayed and the speed suddenly decelerated to 20 mph. After turning off and restarting the engine, the vehicle operated normally; however the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to bredenann chevrolet ([redacted], parkridge, il) where it was diagnosed that the throttle body needed to be cleaned…
ODI 11184865
Engine · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
Car hesitates when pushing accelerator and begins to move forward slowly for a few seconds and then accelerates rapidly. This has happened on numerous occasions for the past few months and because it is only random when i take it to the dealer they can't duplicate it. This occurs when i am stopped at a stop light, pulling out of a parking space, or pulling out of a parking lot into traffic. I've been told it has…
ODI 11141073
Engine · Pedals And Linkages
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 chevrolet malibu. While driving 30 mph, the vehicle slowed down and lost power, and the brake pedal seized. Also, "error code p2138" appeared and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact called balise chevrolet (440 hall of fame avenue springfield, ma 01105, [redacted]) and was informed that a new brake pedal sensor needed to be installed. The manufacturer was made…
ODI 11153361
Electrical System · Engine · Suspension
2016 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes in regard to receiving reimbursement and repairs for vehicle. *as the consumer stated the a humming noise could be heard from the headliner module and engine. The engine mount collapsed. The right front axle needed to be replaced.*js
ODI 11143248
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Around 50,000 miles sensor on throttle pedal went out and caused my car to stop accelerating with my kid in the car in the middle of the road driving. Next at 74,000 my 2016 chevy malibu lt 1.5l turbo has a cracked piston. I believe recall 17019 stochastic pre egnition should be linked to my vin. First service stabilitrak comes on with a glowing icon showing a car with wavy lines underneath it. Then code reading…
ODI 11124470
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
Vehicle has been stopped or during turning or driving on city street or highway and shut off engine, engine light come on and had restart in traffic also radio screen misses up and on star does not work properly when it happens. Can't steer vehicle when it shuts down. About caused me to wreck 4 times. This vehicle is not safe for me or my passengers it has low miles and still under bumper to bumper warranty and…
ODI 11143514
Engine
Car has died multiple times when coming to a stop and the auto stop feature stopped working each time it dies out. Car stays at a higher idle and don't activate auto stop feature. Dealer can't figure out why. It will randomly activate and then die out and no longer work.
ODI 11150799
Engine
I had my chevy malibu 2016 for 1 year and a piston in my engine broke. I was also getting an oil change every 10 days. The day i purchased this car my check engine light came on and every other month after that i would get a check engine light on the mechanic said it was for different reasons.
ODI 11161024