Other complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Limited has 129 NHTSA other complaints and 0 other-related recalls.
129
Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 3, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Shift to park message on odometer after vehicle is already in park |
| Jan 1, 2025 | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that upon depression of the brake pedal... |
| Sep 27, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | When putting it in park and shutting the car down it says on dash to “shift to park.” There are othe... |
| Sep 19, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I started smelling a strong smell of gas while operating the vehicle. Took to a dealership who diagn... |
| Sep 13, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES | I am having to replace the VACUUM PUMP for the second time. Each time the pump breaks it spreads con... |
| Apr 30, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | THIS HAS HAPPENED ON AN ALMOST DAILY BASIS SINCE 4/30/2024 stabilitrack warning on Ipc, security l... |
| Mar 8, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | Reduce engine power warning ️ losing power on highway and shift to park warning ️ |
| Feb 3, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Car moves even in park due to faulty gear shifter. It’s made of plastic. Computer reads error messag... |
| Jan 11, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Charged air cooler makes it so your car slows down to 20 on interstate |
| Dec 20, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Warning display on dash reads "Engine power is reduced " and forces and abrupt reduction on vehicle ... |
| Sep 2, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? ... |
| Aug 28, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | The engine only has 78K miles on it. I took it in because I received a notification that said stabil... |
| Aug 15, 2023 | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle lost ... |
| Aug 15, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I bought the car brand new. Periodically the doors will not lock or unlock, only one at a time. I ... |
| Jul 26, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Car indicator states to shift into park upon stopping. Have to restart car move shift lever several... |
| Jul 17, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | automatic transmission shifter assembly is out of specifications and needed to be replaced by removi... |
| Apr 2, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES | In November 2022 my vehicle (2016 Chevrolet Malibu) experienced a vacuum pump failure resulting in t... |
| Feb 2, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Occasionally when the car is put in park, it does not alert the rest of the car that it's in park. A... |
| Dec 8, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I purchased my car a lil over a year ago with carmax and as of this winter time & all the rain storm... |
| Sep 20, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Water leaks into the trunk and back seat of the vehicle because the seal around the upper brake ligh... |