Lights complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Limited has 11 NHTSA lights complaints and 0 lights-related recalls.
11
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2021 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE | The 3rd brake light broke(high mount stop lamp) which caused water leakage into the trunk and filled... |
| Mar 12, 2020 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE | THIRD REAR BRAKE LIGHT LEAKS/ALLOWS WATER INTO INSIDE OF CAR AND FRAME CRACKS ON BOTH SIDES. WATER ... |
| Jul 27, 2019 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE,ENGINE | ENGINE LIGHT IS ON. INVOLVED IN A COLLISION |
| May 11, 2019 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE | WATER POURED INTO THE BACK SEAT AND ONTO MY SON. TOOK CAR TO DEALERSHIP WHERE DIAGNOSED THAT THIRD ... |
| Apr 16, 2019 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | THE INSTRUMENT PANEL DIMS AT VARIOUS TIMES MAKING IT VERY DIFFICULT TO SEE WHEN DRIVING OR PARKED. |
| Oct 24, 2018 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | WATER IS GETTING IN THREW THE 3RD BRAKE MOUNTED ON THE REAR WINDSHIELD. THE LIGHT IS FOGGED AND WATE... |
| Sep 10, 2018 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | THE THIRD BRAKE LIGHT ASSEMBLY IS LEAKING WATER ON THE REAR SEATS AND TRUNK. LOOKING ONLINE, THERE A... |
| Sep 3, 2018 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU. UPON INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT DETECTED MOLD... |
| Feb 1, 2018 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WATER ENTERED THE VEHICLE FROM... |
| Oct 8, 2017 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | I RECENTLY PURCHASED A 2016 MALIBU LS (JULY 29, 2017). AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE IT HAS 2,100 MILES. I... |
| Aug 23, 2016 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE DRIVING OVER 25 MPH, THE INTELLIBEAM HEADLIGHT S... |