Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2016 Chevrolet Malibu has 91 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.
91
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 12, 2026 | ENGINE | Fuel Injector Backing ring Failing causing O-ring to dislodge and Rupture due to high pressure fuel ... |
| Nov 11, 2025 | ENGINE | While driving, the vehicle experienced a mechanical failure involving the engine and lubrication sys... |
| 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 4, 2025 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Vehicle experiences a loss a power will driving. A lawsuit for defective throttle control and pedal ... |
| Aug 13, 2025 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The fuel pressure system is faulty and shutting the engine down and reducing speed |
| Jun 4, 2025 | ENGINE,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while driving on several occasions at v... |
| Apr 16, 2025 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed sp... |
| Feb 19, 2025 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that occasionally while attempting to a... |
| Dec 6, 2024 | ENGINE | I will be driving at posted speed limits (typically 55 to 60 MPH) and while going up a hill, the eng... |
| Oct 1, 2024 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed sp... |
| Sep 30, 2024 | ENGINE | Reduce Engine Power - vehicle decreased acceleration drastically while driving on the highway. |
| Aug 12, 2024 | ENGINE | The car will not turn off when placed in the park position. A warning comes on that states "shift t... |
| Jun 20, 2024 | ENGINE | Driving and the car does not shift correctly when speeding up onto the interstate and then engine li... |
| Jun 1, 2024 | ENGINE | Vehicle listed a warning "engine power is reduced" and check engine light came on. Vehicle was taken... |
| May 15, 2024 | ENGINE | while driving the engine lost power started idling rough and the MIL came on. The MIL was found to b... |
| Mar 20, 2024 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH... |
| Feb 19, 2024 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 55 ... |
| Nov 14, 2023 | ENGINE | Bulletin 19-NA-122 that General Motors posted about my specific car having future engine issues happ... |
| Oct 1, 2023 | ENGINE | Engine losing power going highway speed acceleration will not work |
| May 21, 2023 | ENGINE | Intercooler pipe coming loose at multiple locations. While driving in traffic on multiple occasions ... |