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.
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
Engine
Check engine light came on car had turned off 2 times and was stalling also said engine power reduced
ODI 11104117
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
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Steering
Takata recall: i've been having an issue with my 2016 malibu it will stop and take a few minutes to start up. While driving it will go in safety driving mode and i can't go on faster than 20 miles. I haven't had my car for a year before it start giving me problems. I didn't make it on time before my warranty expire. Right at this time i can't afford to pay to get it fix 380... After calling the dealership and spoke…
ODI 11089060
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced reduced engine power and deceleration. The contact stated the vehicle would not accelerate past 20 mph and the "engine reduced power" warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to five star chevrolet buick (300 s boone st, aberdeen, wa), but the failure could not be diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified and did…
ODI 11088573
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
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
Engine
Oil light came on took car in to get oil changed and fix nail in tire. There was a recall on pre ignition. Ecm was reprogrammed and oil and oil filter was changed
ODI 11104118
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
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 30 mph, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to phil smith dodge ([redacted] 7, ft. Lauderdale, fl) and was repaired, but the contact was unsure of what the dealer repaired. The contact stated that the failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times, but was not repaired. The…
ODI 10992323
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 chevrolet malibu. While operating the vehicle, the stabilitrak indicator illuminated. Also, after turning the ignition off, the engine continued to operate for approximately 30 seconds. Upon restarting the vehicle, it drove very roughly and would not accelerate properly. The vehicle was taken to red lion chevrolet ([redacted], red lion, pa) where it was diagnosed that the engine was…
ODI 11169994
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 chevrolet malibu. While driving various speeds, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The issue occurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times, but the diagnosis was unknown. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an auto parts store where a diagnostic test produced code p2097 (post catalyst fuel trim system too rich bank 1). The…
ODI 10959153
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 · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 chevrolet malibu. While driving 45 mph, the speed reduced inadvertently and a message that the speed reduced to 25 mph appeared. The check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact stated that onstar sent an email advising that a critical engine and transmission repaired were needed. The dealer was unable to duplicate the issue. The issued recurred after leaving the dealer and the…
ODI 10924061
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