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Chevrolet Malibu Limited
Data refreshed October 26, 2026
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Complaints
841
Active records
Recalls
9
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TSBs
1,541
Active records
Filing history
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Reported severity
Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.
Deaths
1
Injuries
14
Crashes
23
Fires
2
Top reported issues — Chevrolet Malibu Limited
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Recent filings
The 10 most recent filings for each type.
2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU
Filed Oct 16, 2026
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at 61 MPH, the vehicle unexpectedly began idling roughly. The contact stated that a loud noise was heard coming from the vehicle, and the cooling fan cycled on and off. The vehicle was taken to a service center, where it was found overheating. The cause of the failure could not be determined initially; however, the mechanic stated the failure was a known issue requiring a special diagnostic tool. Diagnosis revealed…
2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU
Filed Oct 16, 2026
It said service to stabilitrak press the gas and it won't go its delayed..
2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU
Filed Oct 14, 2026
My vacuum pump has failed. Causing extremely dangerous driving conditions and potentially damaging my engine.
2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU
Filed Oct 12, 2026
I believe my fuel pump was cracked
2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU
Filed Sep 4, 2026
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 MPH and taking her children to school, there was an abnormally loud banging sound coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that several air bags deployed. The steering wheel air bag struck the contact, and she was knocked unconscious. The vehicle drove across the street and crashed into a divider. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The contact sustained minor bruises on the nose. Medical…
2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU
Filed Sep 2, 2026
2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid LT 1.8L - current mileage 147,059 miles The factory exhaust heat exchanger failed internally, leaking engine coolant into the exhaust system. This caused check engine codes P0401 / P26BE, loss of cabin heat, coolant loss, and exhaust fumes entering cabin. GM has released 4 revisions of this part and all fail the same way, indicating known defective design. The part is currently on indefinite national backorder with no ETA from GM (Order #343585 from GMPartsNow on…
2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU
Filed Jul 19, 2026
“Steering assist is reduced, drive with care” is showing up for a couple second and disappearing. When that happens my car seems to shut off and the steering wheel stiffens and pull to either the left of right side. All this happens while driving. After the 3rd time of it happening within 10min, my gas fuel level dropped but when back up to the “original” level
2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU
Filed Jul 6, 2026
Rear steering knuckle and control arm knuckle.my car moves side to side. I have replaced everything in the rear end. I just recently bought this car.
2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU
Filed Jun 22, 2026
Vacuum pump failure causing hard brake pedal which made near to impossible to brake safely and properly that lead to timing chain issues
2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU
Filed Jun 11, 2026
The brake vacuum pump broke, causing my brakes to go rock hard and pieces fell down into the camshaft, causing engine damage