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Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Data refreshed October 26, 2026

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Complaints

841

Active records

Recalls

9

Active records

TSBs

1,541

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

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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Operating state

466

Reporting mechanism

453

Performance issue

385

Engine behavior

241

Condition issue

178

Braking behavior

104

Powering on/off behavior

94

Driver assistance issue

90

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

72

Fluid issue

70

Noise

64

Electrical issue

53

Vibration/harshness

38

Steering behavior

33

Starting behavior

32

Access/entry issue

30

Infotainment behavior

27

Safety restraint issue

25

Lighting behavior

21

Smell

16

Ride/handling behavior

14

Thermal issue

14

Safety restraint behavior

9

HVAC behavior

5

Recent change

5

Communication/network issue

2

Wiper/washer behavior

1

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


Crash

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

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Updated October 26, 2026. Refreshed nightly.