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2016 Chevrolet Malibu Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2016 Chevrolet Malibu has 91 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu

Powertrain
168
Electrical
165
Other
134
Speed Control
97
Engine
91
Brakes
54
Steering
41
Structure
28
Suspension
18
Lights
12
Airbags
10
Visibility
8
Wheels
8
Seats
6
Seat Belts
4
Tires
3

91

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Feb 12, 2026ENGINEFuel Injector Backing ring Failing causing O-ring to dislodge and Rupture due to high pressure fuel ...
Nov 11, 2025ENGINEWhile driving, the vehicle experienced a mechanical failure involving the engine and lubrication sys...
Sep 11, 2025ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMMy 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Limited (VIN: [XXX] ) experienced sudden loss of power while driving on 9/1...
Sep 4, 2025ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMVehicle experiences a loss a power will driving. A lawsuit for defective throttle control and pedal ...
Aug 13, 2025ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMThe fuel pressure system is faulty and shutting the engine down and reducing speed
Jun 4, 2025ENGINE,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLThe contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while driving on several occasions at v...
Apr 16, 2025ENGINEThe contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed sp...
Feb 19, 2025ENGINEThe contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that occasionally while attempting to a...
Dec 6, 2024ENGINEI will be driving at posted speed limits (typically 55 to 60 MPH) and while going up a hill, the eng...
Oct 1, 2024ENGINEThe contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed sp...
Sep 30, 2024ENGINEReduce Engine Power - vehicle decreased acceleration drastically while driving on the highway.
Aug 12, 2024ENGINEThe car will not turn off when placed in the park position. A warning comes on that states "shift t...
Jun 20, 2024ENGINEDriving and the car does not shift correctly when speeding up onto the interstate and then engine li...
Jun 1, 2024ENGINEVehicle listed a warning "engine power is reduced" and check engine light came on. Vehicle was taken...
May 15, 2024ENGINEwhile driving the engine lost power started idling rough and the MIL came on. The MIL was found to b...
Mar 20, 2024ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLThe contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH...
Feb 19, 2024ENGINEThe contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 55 ...
Nov 14, 2023ENGINEBulletin 19-NA-122 that General Motors posted about my specific car having future engine issues happ...
Oct 1, 2023ENGINEEngine losing power going highway speed acceleration will not work
May 21, 2023ENGINEIntercooler pipe coming loose at multiple locations. While driving in traffic on multiple occasions ...

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