2016 Chevrolet Malibu Body Problems
- 17
- 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.
What owners report
- brake light · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 7 |
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Body · Unknown Or Other
Had heavy rain and i woked up to rear side car seats wet and carpet soaked and wet the car smelled really bad after some days . I had to take out the rugs out my car . My car is so humid inside i seen mold growing on my carpet ! My car windows also have so much condensation in the inside it drips . Come to find out water is coming from the 3brake light !!!!!! This needs a recall too many people having the same issue…
ODI 11297015
Body · Unknown Or Other · Visibility/Wiper
The trunk of the car is filled with water that has been dripping out all day. The rear roof of the car is soaked on both sides. The car smells musty & all of the inside windows had so much condensation it was dripping.
ODI 11271424
Body · Electrical System
Vehicle was parked on an inclined driveway. The car was rained on for 2 constitutive days. The 3rd brake light assembly just above the rear leaked into the roof of the care and the trunk. The leak was extremely fast and caused a pool about 1/2 an inch deep to build up in the spare tire storage compartment of the trunk. The leak caused damage to the roof panel on the interior of the car with significant water marks,…
ODI 11230455
Body · Exterior Lighting
Water poured into the back seat and onto my son. Took car to dealership where diagnosed that third center brake light is not sealed and leaking water. Same issue as all other 9th gen malibus (2016+ model years). Did not notice leak until 43,000 miles, out of warranty. Who knows how long it has been there! Many parts ruined and potentially moldy from water damage. Gm customer care said the repair is $4300 of which…
ODI 11222277
Body
My whole trunk and back of car has water coming into it. I recently took it to the dealer ship and they wanted to charge me $400 to replace back light because supposedly that's were the water is coming in through. I saw on google more then 40 reviews on that exact same problem with the 2016 malibu's.
ODI 11207586
Body · Visibility/Wiper
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle's trunk was flooded with rain water. The vehicle was taken to chevrolet of montebello (located at 310 w whittier blvd, montebello, ca 90640, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the leak was coming from the third brake light rear windshield, which needed to be repaired. The dealer was in the process of repairing the vehicle. The…
ODI 11180178
Body · Exterior Lighting · Unknown Or Other
Water is getting in threw the 3rd brake mounted on the rear windshield. The light is fogged and water is leaking into the main cabin. The vehicle can be in motion or stationary. I feel it is unsafe because water could be sitting somewhere in the main cabin, and could eventually produce mold. Also, this is an electrical issue do to water shorting it out.
ODI 11172477
Body
The driver's side door latch screws are backing out. This is causing the door to become unlatched from the door frame and cause the door to open during driving conditions. This also allows water to enter the passenger compartment.
ODI 11144092
Body
Large amount of water has accumulated in my trunk near my spare tire. My trunk has also began to grow mold. The water is also leaking into my car and causing water stains.
ODI 11115499
Body
The 3rd break light (above rear windsheild) is leaking into my vehicle and trunk. This is a hazard for electrical failure to the break light, as well as the growth of mold and or rust in the vehicle as well as the trunk and spare tire. During rain the passengers become soaked with water.
ODI 11080588
Body · Brake Lights
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that water entered the vehicle from the high mount brake light. The failure caused water damage and mold to the headliner, trunk, and rear seats of the vehicle. The dealer (bergstrom chevrolet of madison, [redacted], madison, wi) was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not covered in their extended warranty. The manufacturer was also made aware…
ODI 11142944
Body · Engine
Check engine light came on said reduced engine power. Also water was leaking into the car from rear brake light
ODI 11104115
Body
The roof leaks water badly causing moldy mildew smell
ODI 11220579
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 chevrolet malibu. While driving various speeds, a squeaking noise was heard coming from the rear of the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to lou bachrodt chevrolet pompano beach (1801 w atlantic blvd, pompano beach, fl 33069, [redacted]) where the technician was unable to duplicate the failure. The failure recurred several times and the vehicle…
ODI 11084822
Body
Rear window leaking while raining or car wash. Several complaints from other owners as well
ODI 11044533
Body
Noticed mildew smell in trunk of vehicle and apparent water marks on bulkhead on inside of trunk. Carpet also wet, especially towards front of trunk compartment. First started noticing issues below 5000 miles.
ODI 11118570
Body · Unknown Or Other
Assuming that rear windshield has been leaking into trunk probably since the first rain/snow after car was purchased. (car purchased in 2016) as of august 2018, dash will prompt to shift into park once vehicle is turned off even though car is in park. Vehicle must be turned off and on multiple times because warning goes away.
ODI 11123218