2016 Chevrolet Malibu Service Brakes Problems
- 37
- 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 37 stored complaint records:
- 6 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- brake pedal · 19 records
- failure mileage · 8 records
- notified failure · 7 records
- pedal depressed · 6 records
- engine light · 5 records
- power reduced · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 16 |
| 30–60k mi | 10 |
| 60–100k mi | 8 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving and attempting to stop for a traffic light, the brake pedal was depressed but required extra effort to slow and stop the vehicle. The contact stated that the brake pedal was firm. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the front tires and the front brake pads were replaced however, the failure…
ODI 11297970
Engine · Service Brakes
Vehicle purchased in september 2015 with 18 miles. 3 weeks later when brakes were pressed, they started making this grinding sound. The sound appeared occasionally every few months for a few seconds. Brake noise still occasionally occurring in 2019, dealerships said it's just moisture. Think it's something else. 3 weeks after purchase engine light comes on with code p2097, then light cuts off a few days later,…
ODI 11291945
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle did not stop when the brake pedal was depressed. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the brake booster pressure sensor failed and needed replacement. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
ODI 11271085
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Hybrid Propulsion System · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 chevrolet malibu. While driving 60 mph, the reduce power in the engine warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle gradually began to lose power. The contact pulled over and restarted the vehicle; however, the vehicle would not travel over 60 mph. The contact also stated that the brakes failed while approaching a stop light. While depressing the brake pedal, the brakes failed to respond…
ODI 11265632
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 60 mph, the brake system malfunctioned and the vehicle would not immediately stop. During the failure, the brake pedal could not be depressed and seized. The vehicle was taken to autonation chevrolet gilbert ([redacted], gilbert, az) where it was diagnosed that the brake vacuum pump was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not…
ODI 11255922
Electronic Stability Control · Fuel/Propulsion System · Service Brakes
As i was driving from the va hospital in new orleans coming down the high rise bridge in dead traffic the car cut off the breaks got stiff it wouldnt start back up the engine power reduced light came on the stearing couldnt be controlled i thought i was going to die rolling out of control down the bridge thank god poeople moved out the way it could have been really bad i struggled to turn the stearing wheel so i…
ODI 11266434
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Service Brakes
'takata recall' i found 2 recalls that match the systems of my vehicle perfectly however when i put my vin in. The recalls do not come up. Here are the recall numbers i am referring to. 51230, and 39440. When the engine power reduced happens usually on the highway only has happened a few times on the street. When braking a noice is coming from under the hood and the engine light comes on.
ODI 11246408
Engine · Service Brakes · Steering
Takata recall my car has completely shut off on me twice in traffic now, this is dangerous because you loose control of your steering and brake system luckily both times i was not going at a high speed and i let the car slow on it's own, but there are no error codes popping up, no type of warning at all that something is wrong with the car. Sometimes it won't start in the morning so at first i thought it was the…
ODI 11246598
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Service Brakes
Engine failure. My car went completely out while driving home. The stabikitrak pop on, engine light pop on, brakes locked up making it hard for me to stop the car in traffic. I hope they are planning on doing something about this because i shouldn't have to be afraid for my life. This car is definitely not safe.
1 injury
ODI 11235317
Engine · Parking Brake · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 chevrolet malibu. While driving 70 mph with the cruise control activated, the vehicle failed to stop or slow down when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact had to drive onto the shoulder at speeds of more than 55 mph in order to avoid crashing into oncoming traffic. During the incident, a 911 call was made and police responded by pushing the vehicle into a median in order stop it…
ODI 11254639
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
While driving on highway my "stabilitrak" light flashed on and i was unable to accelerate. I pulled over and while breaking the car was hopping. Turned the car off and back on and various lights came on (stabilitrak, check engine, traction control and steering assist). I attempted to start driving again and the car would not accelerate appropriately. Had it towed to dealership who couldn't find anything wrong with…
ODI 11217765
Engine · Service Brakes · Unknown Or Other
My 2016 chevy malibu has 93,000 miles on it. No issues until this day. Last week i was driving it in a neighborhood about 40 miles from my home. When i got to the neighborhood i had to apply my brakes. The brakes were locked at top of the pedal. I was unable to stop. Scared the [xxx] out of me! Dropped the people off. Drove 3 blocks to a 7 11, scared to drive any further. Parked and the car died and would not start.…
ODI 11209970
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 chevrolet malibu. While driving and depressing the brake pedal, the pedal traveled to the floorboard and there was a grinding noise. There was no warning indicator illuminated. In addition, the vehicle lost power and failed to accelerate. Keller chevrolet (located at [redacted], cheektowaga, ny 14225, [redacted]) stated that the vin was not included in a recall. The contact performed his…
ODI 11222466
Service Brakes
Brakes or esc complaint i am a grandmother who drives her granddaughters to and from school. As i and my granddaughter exited the freeway onto the service road, i pressed the brake pedal and slowed down. After going another 50 feet i pressed the brake to stop at the traffic light and the pedal went all the way to the floor board..quickly i pressed the pedal again and it went to the floor for the second time. The…
ODI 11209987
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Steering
Stablitrack not working, abs not working and steering assistance not working intermittently. Car had only 21220 miles on it. Dealer says it has an internal malfunction in the electronic control module, code c056d. Problem occurred while in motion in a straight line on a city street at about 35 miles per hour and then verified while vehicle was stationary. The steering assistance problem happen while stationary, then…
ODI 11202743
Fuel/Propulsion System · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
My car stabilitrak comes on every other 20 mins when driving. If i try to accelerate my cars check engine light will come on and then say engine power reduced almost stopping my vehicle on the interstate i can only drive it in town under 40 mph. Diagnostic showed nothing and of course no recalls but every recall chevy has with the malibu fits my model. Very disappointing. It has become very dangerous. Today i was…
ODI 11174771
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
Service Brakes
In december of 2018 on a road trip, my brakes failed; i literally had to slam on the brakes to get the car to stop. This happened on the pennsylvania turnpike, with myself, my mother and my 5 year old daughter in the car. You can imagine the fear i felt at that time. Thankfully, i was able to merge onto the shoulder of the road and wait for a tow truck. My car was taken to a chevrolet dealership in harrisburg, pa…
ODI 11241016
Electrical System · Service Brakes
I've had problems with the off and on ignition push button since last year. I have to push and start several time in order to cut off to lock my doors and turn the radio off. My brakes locked on me while driving on the street and smelled like rubber where burning. I had the vehicle towed. I was told nothing is wrong and had to get my vehicle and park it.
ODI 11150940
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 chevrolet malibu. While driving 40 mph, the contact depressed the brake pedal, but the vehicle failed to stop. As a result, the contact crashed into a median. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The contact called carlisle chevrolet buick gmc cadillac at [redacted] (located at 1701 us-287 byp, waxahachie, tx 75165)…
Crash reported
ODI 11123511
Engine · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Car was leaking fluid and when driving car had no acceleration.
ODI 11104113
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
Service Brakes
2/2/18. Was traveling at 47 mph when a truck stopped in front of me. I was approximately 10 car lengths away. I hit the brake to stop, felt the pedal vibrate for a few seconds and then the pedal went to the floor and the vibration went away. Pumped the pedal again and slowed the vehicle and was able to get over to the right before hitting the truck. The air bags did not deploy, the auto stop feature did not work.…
Crash reported
ODI 11082134
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
On 1/4/2018 i was driving on i-95 and the car brakes sudenly stop working completly
Crash reported
ODI 11165152
Service Brakes
I slammed on the breaks at around 55-60 mph and i know my anti lock breaks didn't lock. I felt the wheels still rolling my car slowly came to a bumpy stop. As if the tire would roll then stop roll then stop.
Crash reported
ODI 11030266
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2016 Chevrolet Malibu.
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