Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2016 Chevrolet Malibu has 165 NHTSA electrical complaints and 2 electrical-related recalls.
165
Complaints
2
Recalls
4
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
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...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 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 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... |
| Oct 6, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that after driving and parking the vehi... |
| 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 ... |
| 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... |
| Jun 11, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | Have been getting reduced engine power since the summer on and off. Check engine light says its thro... |
| Jun 10, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | Stability track warning randomly appears while driving and spontaneously causes total brake failure ... |
| May 15, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,BACK OVER PREVENTION,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | When I put the car in park and try to turn the car off the Shift Park message comes on preventing me... |
| Apr 24, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | To whom it may concern, I am writing to formally report a recurring safety-related issue with my 20... |
| Apr 9, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Shift to park message and park not fully engaging. This caused the vehicle to roll back when parked ... |
| Dec 11, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES | The check engine light came on and we brought it to the shop where they said the code is for the ele... |
| Dec 2, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | Took my car to Chevy dealership to diagnose my car, as it was rough idling, causing hesitation, and ... |
| Sep 18, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | I experienced a check engine light and a "reduced engine power" message in the middle of traffic in ... |
| Jul 27, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | “Shift to park” intermittently indicated when vehicle is in park. Power will not shut off while indi... |
| Jul 15, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | There’s a warning on the display that says ‘shift to park’ while the vehicle is already in park. Th... |
| May 22, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES | The car has a seat belt electrical problem it makes sound once in a while indicating for the driver ... |
| May 1, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | The electrical chip in my EBCM has a malfunction and the brakes will grab and grind at random times.... |