Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2016 Chevrolet Malibu has 9 recalls, 848 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
9
Recalls
848
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
18V400000
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. During servicing, a Passenger Presence System (PPS) may have been i...
18V358000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 GMC Canyon, 2016-2017 Buick Envision, 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado and Malibu, 2017-2018 GMC Ac...
16V272000
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured March 7, 2016, through March 12, 2016. The memory...
16V781000
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured November 18, 2015, to June 7, 2016. The fabric of...
16V502000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Buick Verano and 2016 Chevrolet Malibu as the electronic park lock lever may allow t...
16V084000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Genera Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Camaro, Malibu, Silverado and GMC Sierra vehicles. The radio may intermittently...
16V151000
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016 Malibu vehicles manufactured February 16, 2016, to March 5, 2016. The two weld studs that mount the...
16V125000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Colorado vehicles manufactured January 19, 2016, to February 2, 2016, Chevrolet...
21V649000
SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2021 Chevrolet Malibu and 2019-2021 Cadillac XT4 vehicles. The rear seat belt retractors may be im...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2016 Chevrolet Malibu 4 DR FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 12, 2026 | ENGINE | Fuel Injector Backing ring Failing causing O-ring to dislodge and Rupture due to high pressure fuel ... |
| Feb 8, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | My car caught on fire under the hood. As I was driving on road I heard a sound and my car started sl... |
| Dec 24, 2025 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | The vehicle went into shift to park and will not turn off. This is a known problem with ALL GM vehic... |
| Dec 16, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | On December 16, 2025 the check engine light and service stabiltrek warning light appeared on my 2016... |
| Dec 8, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | My 2016 Malibu has a severe EBCM-related safety defect causing all four brakes to drag and overheat ... |
| Dec 6, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,ENGINE | URGENT Complaint: NO RESPONSE to Demand for Rescission - Odometer Fraud, Deceptive Practices - Banne... |
| Dec 2, 2025 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | UNKNOWN While I'm driving my car will lose power and go into reduced engine power mode and slows m... |
| Nov 18, 2025 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | Check engine light comes on and dash says reduced engine power |
| Nov 11, 2025 | ENGINE | While driving, the vehicle experienced a mechanical failure involving the engine and lubrication sys... |
| Oct 10, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | Car suddenly stopped dead cold while driving on a highly driven road. No power. Several attempts ... |
| Oct 6, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that after driving and parking the vehi... |
| Oct 3, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | My 2016 Chevy Malibu Limited is experiencing Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM) failure symptoms... |
| Sep 16, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | INTERMITTENT SHIFT TO PARK MESSAGE DISPLAYED WHILE VEHICLE IN PARK. TWO STATES HAVE SUED AND WON TO ... |
| Sep 11, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The high-pressure fuel pump detached from the cylinder head. The dealership confirmed diagnostic tro... |
| Sep 11, 2025 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | My 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Limited (VIN: [XXX] ) experienced sudden loss of power while driving on 9/1... |
| Sep 6, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Engine to power is reduced. Poor fuel efficiency. Rough idling while parked. Poor acceleration. Trou... |
| Sep 4, 2025 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Vehicle experiences a loss a power will driving. A lawsuit for defective throttle control and pedal ... |
| Aug 25, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2016 Chevy Malibu is experiencing a “Shift to Park” issue, where the car does not recognize it is in... |
| Aug 18, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Vehicle isn’t recognizing that it’s in park, shift to park keeps coming on dashboard which is also c... |
| Aug 13, 2025 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The fuel pressure system is faulty and shutting the engine down and reducing speed |