2016 Chevrolet Malibu
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Engine is the leading concern among 861 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 12th highest complaint count among 26 Malibu model years with reports.
Of the 2016 reports, 24 involved a crash and 2 involved a fire. 17 people were injured and 1 person died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Seat belts, critical fastenersAug 20, 2021
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2021 Chevrolet Malibu and 2019-2021 Cadillac XT4 vehicles. The rear seat belt retractors may be improperly secured with loose or missing fasteners.
An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not function properly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Dealers will inspect and tighten the rear seat belt retractors, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 17, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N212333380.
Campaign 21V649000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, sensor, occupant classificationJun 14, 2018
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. During servicing, a Passenger Presence System (PPS) may have been installed that was not correctly calibrated to the vehicle's seat type. As a result, the PPS may not properly identify an adult passenger from a child passenger in the front passenger seat, potentially causing the air bag to not deploy when it should, or causing the air bag to deploy when it shouldn't.
In the event of a crash, improper air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger PPS seat service kit, free of charge. The recall began August 7, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 18208.
Campaign 18V400000 on NHTSA.gov
Fuel system, gasoline, delivery, fuel pumpMay 31, 2018
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 GMC Canyon, 2016-2017 Buick Envision, 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado and Malibu, 2017-2018 GMC Acadia, 2018 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The high pressure fuel pump may detach from its mounting flange, possibly resulting in the pump damaging the high pressure fuel line.
A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump, and high pressure fuel pipe, free of charge. The recall began July 2, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18188.
Campaign 18V358000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, side/windowOct 26, 2016
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured November 18, 2015, to June 7, 2016. The fabric of the side-impact air bag cushion may tear during deployment.
If the air bag tears during deployment, the air bag may not perform as designed, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the air bag module, free of charge. The recall began October 27, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 16079.
Campaign 16V781000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, ignitionJul 5, 2016
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 the ignition key to be removed without the transmission being in PARK. Also, certain 2013 Buick Encore, 2011 Buick Regal, 2013-2014 Buick Verano, 2011-2016 Chevrolet Cruze, 2010-2013 Chevrolet Equinox 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu, and 2011-2013 GMC Terrain vehicles may have been serviced with similar defective replacement electronic park lock levers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
If the key is removed without the transmission in PARK, the vehicle may rollaway as occupants are exiting, increasing the risk of injury.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the key cylinder lock housing, free of charge. The recall began on October 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick 1-800-521-7300, and GMC 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 50490 and 50491.
Campaign 16V502000 on NHTSA.gov
Electronic stability control (ESC)May 5, 2016
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured March 7, 2016, through March 12, 2016. The memory chip in the electronic brake control module (EBCM) may fail and cause the loss of electronically controlled brake systems including anti-lock brakes (ABS) and electronic stability control (ESC). As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
If the EBCM fails the primary braking system will still function, however, the loss of ABS and ESC increase the risk of a crash.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will install a replacement EBCM, free of charge. The recall began on June 17, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020). GM's number for this recall is 39440.
Campaign 16V272000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, side/windowMar 11, 2016
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016 Malibu vehicles manufactured February 16, 2016, to March 5, 2016. The two weld studs that mount the front and rear side impact air bags may fracture and separate from the air bag during deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 214, "Side Impact Protection."
Fractured weld studs may allow the side air bag to move out of position during deployment, increasing the risk of injury.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began on April 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 31820.
Campaign 16V151000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontalMar 2, 2016
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Colorado vehicles manufactured January 19, 2016, to February 2, 2016, Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured January 9, 2016, to January 26, 2016, and 2016 GMC Canyon vehicles manufactured January 21, 2016, to February 4, 2016. The driver frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in the event of a high speed crash.
An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver side frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began on April 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 28030.
Campaign 16V125000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, softwareFeb 11, 2016
Genera Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Camaro, Malibu, Silverado and GMC Sierra vehicles. The radio may intermittently fail to provide an audio warning when the key has been left in the ignition and the door is opened or when the driver does not fasten their seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection", and/or 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
An unbelted driver is at a greater risk of injury in a crash.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. The recall began on March 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 15808.
Campaign 16V084000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints
861 reports, newest first.
Electrical system, Jan 13, 2019
THE CAR IS STOPPED AND ENGINE TURNED OFF HANDLE DOES NOT ALLOW EXIT FROM CAR EXTERIOR - CANNOT LOCK/UNLOCK THE DOORS FROM THE DOOR SENSOR OR FROM THE FOB INTERIOR - CANNOT LOCK/UNLOCK THE PASSENGER DOORS WITH THE DOOR SENSOR OR FOB UPON ENTERING VEHICLE RANDOM ALARM ' AS IF VEHICLE IS BEING STOLEN CAR WILL DING THAT THE REMOTE IS STILL IN THE CAR WHILE I'M STILL IN THE CAR. ATTACHED IS A LETTER I SENT TO CHEVY TO TELL THEM HOW UNSAFE THIS IS IN EVERY SITUATION. THE CAR HAS BEEN AT THE DEALERSHIP WITH NO ANSWER IN HOW TO FIX THE PROBLEM SINCE 11/20/18. THE CAR HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP 48 OF THE LAST 54 DAYS WITH THE PAST 37 DAYS CONSECUTIVE CHEVY OFFERED ME A REBATE ON A NEW CAR BUT REFUSED TO BUY THE CAR BACK. THE CAR IS A DANGER AND IS NOT ROAD READY FOR ANYONE. I AM HAVING A DIFFICULT TIME UPLOADING DOCUMENTS, PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF I NEED TO SEND SEPARATELY THROUGH EMAIL.
Steering, Electronic stability control (ESC), Jan 11, 2019
WHEN I STOP AT LIGHT WAITING FOR THE STREET LIGHT TO CHANGE A MESSAGE POPS UP THE DASHBOARD SAYS STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT DRIVE WITH CAUTION AND SHUTS MY CAR DOWN AND SOMETIMES IT FLASHES STABLETRACK.BUT THIS MESSAGE BEEN POPPING UP THE DASHBOARD FOR WEEKS AND SHUTS THE CAR OFF AND STARTS UP AGAIN BUT TODAY IT SHUTS IT OFF AND DID NOT START UP BACK
Electrical system, Seat belts, Other or unspecified, Jan 10, 2019
WATER LEAKED INTO THE BODY OF THE CAR THROUGH THE CENTER MOUNT STOP LAMP AT THE TOP OF THE REAR WINDOW. EITHER THE GASKET WAS DEFECTIVE, OR IT WAS SIMPLY MISSING FROM THE CAR. OVER TIME, WATER SEEPED INTO THE CAR FROM UNDER THE DRIVERS SEAT. THE HEAT FROM THE SUMMER CAUSED MOLD TO GROW ON THE VEHICLE FLOOR BOARDS AND THE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BLET. MOISTURE IN THE CAR CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS. THE CAR IS TOTALED AND CURRENTLY AWAITING INSPECTION AT THE CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP IN MY AREA. *LN*TP THE CONSUMER STATED HE NO LONGER OWNS THE VEHICLE. *JS
Electrical system, Electronic stability control (ESC), Service brakes, Jan 8, 2019, crash
ON 1/4/2018 I WAS DRIVING ON I-95 AND THE CAR BRAKES SUDENLY STOP WORKING COMPLETLY
Vehicle speed control, Fuel/propulsion system, Jan 7, 2019
DRIVING MY VEHICLE, OUT OF NO WHERE REDUCED ENGINE POWER MODE CAME ACROSS MY DASHBOARD INFORMATION CENTER. THE CAR IMMEDIATELY REDUCED ITS SPEED AND ALLOWED ME TO DRIVE ABOUT 20MPH (I WAS SO THANKFUL I WAS NOT ON THE HIGHWAY AND/OR HAD PASSENGERS IN THE VEHICLE). IT HAS BEEN AT THE DEALERSHIP NOW, WITH THE EXPLANATION THAT THE ACCELERATOR CIRCUIT BOARD NEEDS TO BE REPLACED; HOWEVER IT IS ON BACK ORDER AND THEY ARE NOT CERTAIN WHEN THE PART WILL BECOME AVAILABLE. SO I AM NOT EVEN SURE HOW TO PLAN MOVING FORWARD ON A VEHICLE THAT HAS A CAR-NOTE BUT I CANNOT REPAIR BECAUSE THE PART IS NOT AVAILABLE. FROM READING THE COMPLAINTS THIS PART IS ON A NATIONAL BACKORDER.
Vehicle speed control, Engine, Jan 3, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 29-34 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND "REDUCED ENGINE POWER" APPEARED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT HAD TO WAIT A FEW MINUTES BEFORE THE VEHICLE WOULD RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SOUTH BUCKNER CHEVROLET (9301 EARL THORNTON FREEWAY, DALLAS, TX 75228, 469-294-3000) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEFECTIVE. A NEW ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS INSTALLED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 27,218.
Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Fuel/propulsion system, Jan 2, 2019
DRIVING DOWN MAJOR HIGHWAY, CEL CAME ON, VEHICLE WENT INTO REDUCED ENGINE POWER MODE. SCANNED CEL AND FOUND CODE FOR APP SENSOR FAILURE. BROUGHT TO CHEVY DEALER NEAR WHERE CAR BROKE DOWN AND THEY SAID THEY WOULD CHARGE ME TO DIAGNOSE IT AND THEN CHARGE FOR PARTS AND LABOR. THE ONLY ISSUE BEING IS THAT THE GAS PEDAL AND SENSOR ARE ON A NATIONAL BACKORDER. WHICH MEANS THAT SINCE THIS IS NOT A WARRANTY ISSUE WITH THE THOUSAND OF GM VEHICLES AFFECTED BY THIS ISSUE I WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THE REPAIRS AND THE COST OF THE RENTAL CAR THROUGH THE DEALER. THERE IS NO ETA ON WHEN THE PART WILL BE IN (IF EVER) SINCE GM HAS NOT BEEN PRODUCING THESE PARTS FOR AFTERMARKET REPAIRS. THIS ISSUE STARTED ON 12/21/18 AND THE DEALER SAID IT MAY TAKE UP TO TWO WEEKS OR LONGER TO GET THE PART, THE PART HAS STILL NOT BEEN ISSUED TO THE DEALER WHICH HAS SEVERAL CARS WITH THIS ISSUE. I HAVE OWNED SEVERAL GM VEHICLES, MY GRANDFATHER WORKED FOR GM, AND I SERVICE MANY HEAVY DUTY GM ENGINES THROUGH MY JOB, BUT THIS WILL BE THE LAST GM VEHICLE I BELIEVE I WILL BE PURCHASING. THE QUALITY OF GM IS GONE IMMENSELY DOWN AND THEY ARE NOT WORTH THE HEADACHE OF OWNING ONE ANYMORE.
Visibility, Structure, Jan 2, 2019
WATER SEEPS INSIDE CAR ENTERING BACK WINDOW. BACK LEAK SUSPECTED. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND OFF SEVERAL TIMES A WEEK. PURCHASED CAR WITH LESS THAT 5 MILES AND PURCHASED EXTENDED WARRANTY. I'M GETTING THE RUN AROUND FROM BOTH WARRANTY AND DEALER.
Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Engine, Jan 2, 2019
I'LL BE DRIVING APPROXIMATE 40 MILES AND CAR SYSTEM WILL COME UP STATING " ENGINE IS GOING TO REDUCE SPEED" OR SOMETHING LIKE THAT ? IT'S BEEN GOING FOR AT LEAST TWO WEEKS OR MORE NOW .
Electrical system, Jan 1, 2019
TAKATA RECALL, WHEN MY VEHICLE STOPS AT A LIGHT AND THE AUTO STOP GOES IN PLACE AS SOON AS I LET OFF THE GAS TO CONTINUE DRIVING MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND MY RADIO AND MY DASH LIGHTS ALL WENT OUT AFTER A MINUTE OF DRIVING AGAIN THEY ALL CAME BACK ON
Steering, Power train, Dec 31, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN DRIVE AND STATIONARY, IT STALLED AND THE DRIVE ASSIST WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE STEERING WHEEL ALSO SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 43,601.
Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Engine, Dec 30, 2018
I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, GOING 74, ALL THE LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD WENT ON (REGULAR LIGHTS, WARNING LIGHTS, EVERYTHING) IT LASTED ABOUT 5-10 SECONDS AND THEN WENT BACK TO NORMAL. DROVE ANOTHER TWO MILES REGAINING SPEED TO 74 AND HEADLIGHTS WENTOUT, ALL LIGHTS IN THE INSIDE (DASHBOARD, RADIO, CLIMATE CONTROL), AND I HAD NO POWER AND QUICKLY DROPPED SPEED. THE CAR COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, IN 5:00 RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND I TURNED THE KEY OFF. I WAITED A COUPLE MINUTES AND THE CAR DID STARTUP AND I WAS ABLE TO GET OFF THE HIGHWAY. I TOOK THE BACK WAY HOME SO I WOULDN'T BE ON THE HIGHWAY. I CALLED THE CAR DEALERSHIP AND BROUGHT IT IN THE NEXT DAY. THEY SAID THEY HAVE NOT HEARD OF THIS AND HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO RECREATE THE ISSUE AND DIAGNOSTICS DIDN'T SHOW ANYTHING. I HAVE SEEN A FEW OTHER POST ON THE INTERNET WITH THIS HAPPENING ON OTHER MALIBU CARS. THE DEALERSHIP IS ALLOWING US TO "EXCHANGE" (FOR A FEE) TO GET A DIFFERENT CAR SINCE WE JUST PURCHASED THIS ONE A MONTH AGO. HOPE IT DOESN'T HAPPEN AGAIN TO SOMEBODY ELSE WITH THIS CAR.
Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Electronic stability control (ESC), Dec 27, 2018
TAKATA RECALL: I PURCHASE A NEW VEHICLE IN 2016. I START HAVING ISSUES 6MONTHS AFTER PURCHASING. THE FIRST ONE THAT WAS NEVER RESOLVED: CHECK ENGINE, ENGINE POWER REDUCED. I HAVE TAKEN MY CAR TO CHEVY WEBB IN LANSIN, IL. THIS CAR HAS STOP ON ME ON THE EXPRESSWAY AND ON THE STREET. WHEN REDUCE SPEED COME I HAVE TO PULL OVER AND HOPING I AM NOT ON THE EXPRESS AGAIN. NOW, CHEVY STOP ASSISTING ME WITH THESE ISSUES BECAUSE WARRANTY IS OVER BUT, THIS ISSUES WERE NEVER RESOLVED. NOW I FIND OUT THAT 2016 MALIBU HAD A RECALL ON THEM MAY 2016 REGARDING THE SAME ISSUES THAT I AM EXPERIENCING NOW. I PURCHASED OCT 21, 2016. MY CAR HAS BEEN SERVICE OVER 25 AND STILL HAVING THE ISSUES. PLEASE SEE ATTAHED SERVICE REPORT. PLEASE HELP ME
Power train, Electrical system, Electronic stability control (ESC), Dec 26, 2018
I WAS TRAVELING ON A HIGHWAY, GOING AROUND 70 MPH, AS I WAS ABOUT TO MERGE ONTO ANOTHER FREEWAY, MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, AND A NOTIFICATION CAME ON THAT SAID REDUCED ENGINE POWER. MY CAR THEN DROPPED SPEED TO ABOUT 40 MPH. I WAS UNABLE TO ACCELERATE THE REST OF MY ROUTE TO WORK. I TOPPED AT 20 MPH. I CHECKED MY CODE READER AND P2138 CAME UP.
Vehicle speed control, Electronic stability control (ESC), Dec 21, 2018
MY CHEVROLET 2016 MALIBU, WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, OUT OF NO WHERE MY CAR DECREASED IN SPEED AND MY ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. THE SCREEN SAID 'ENGINE POWER REDUCED'. I WAS UNABLE TO DRIVE OVER 30 MPH. I PULLED OVER, TURNED THE VEHICLE ON AND OFF WHERE I STILL WAS UNABLE TO ACCELERATE. I IMMEDIATELY TOOK IT TO THE LOCAL CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY TOLD ME IT WAS A 'GAS PEDAL SENSOR THAT WENT OUT' AND THAT THIS PART IS GOING OUT IN ALL MALIBU'S.
Engine, Dec 12, 2018
I HAD MY CHEVY MALIBU 2016 FOR 1 YEAR AND A PISTON IN MY ENGINE BROKE. I WAS ALSO GETTING AN OIL CHANGE EVERY 10 DAYS. THE DAY I PURCHASED THIS CAR MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND EVERY OTHER MONTH AFTER THAT I WOULD GET A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON THE MECHANIC SAID IT WAS FOR DIFFERENT REASONS.
Fuel/propulsion system, Dec 12, 2018
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON AND CAUSE IS DUE TO FUEL FILLER PIPE BEING FAULTY. THE BELOW VIN'S ARE ADDITIONAL VEHICLES IN OUR FLEET WITH THE SAME ISSUE. 1G1ZE5ST1HF(XXX) 1G1ZE5ST0HF(XXX) 1G1ZE5ST7HF(XXX) 1G1ZE5ST8HF(XXX) 1G1ZE5ST2HF(XXX) INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *CW
Engine, Dec 12, 2018
AS SOON AS I STARTED THE CAR, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON STATING THAT THE ENGINE'S EMISSION IS BEING REDUCED TO WHERE YOU CAN FEEL THAT THE SPEED OF THE CAR IS SLOWING DOWN, BUT THEN THE ENGINE LIGHT WENT OFF A LITTLE WHILE LATER. THIS HAPPENED ON THIS PAST SUNDAY, NOW IT COMES ON AGAIN TWO DAYS LATER. I HAVE BEEN HAVING THIS PROBLEM FOR ABOUT THE PAST YEAR AND THIS IS A BRAND NEW CAR. ITS LIKE EVERY 2-3 MONTHS THIS ISSUE OCCURS.
Electrical system, Electronic stability control (ESC), Engine, Dec 3, 2018
FOR THE PAST COUPLE OF WEEKS WHEN MY AUTO STOP IS ENGAGE THE CAR TURNS COMPLETELY OFF AND STALLS WHILE STOPPED AT A LIGHT I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO ABOUT THIS SITUATION I THINK IT'S A CAR DEFECT IN MULTIPLE PEOPLE HAVE BEEN STATING THEY HAVE BEEN HAVING THE SAME ISSUE WITH THEIR SAME STYLE OF VEHICLE WITH THE SAME ISSUE
Structure, Nov 28, 2018
WATER FOUND IN REAR COMPARTMENT AND/OR REAR PASSENGER FLOOR AREA, LEAKING FROM THIRD BRAKE LIGHT AREA AND.OR REAR WINDOW. THE CAUSE OF THE CONDITION MAY BE THAT OVER TIME, THE CENTER HIGH MOUNT STOP LAMP (CHMSL) FASTENERS MAY LOSE TORQUE AND ALLOW WATER TO LEAK INTO THE REAR COMPARTMENT OR FLOOR AREA. THE FASTENERS MAY LOSE TORQUE DUE TO THERMAL EXPANSION AND CONTRACTION OF THE CHMSL MATERIAL
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Engine, Nov 23, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN AND LOST POWER, AND THE BRAKE PEDAL SEIZED. ALSO, "ERROR CODE P2138" APPEARED AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CALLED BALISE CHEVROLET (440 HALL OF FAME AVENUE SPRINGFIELD, MA 01105, (413) 233-4668) AND WAS INFORMED THAT A NEW BRAKE PEDAL SENSOR NEEDED TO BE INSTALLED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,319.
Power train, Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Nov 16, 2018
TAKATA RECALL: MY VEICHLE HAVE BEEN HAVING ELECTRICAL ISSUES SINCE MONTHS NOW. I HAVE BEEN PAYING EXTRA MONEY TO REPAIRS AND STILL DOESN'T GET IT FIX. DEALERSHIP DOESN'T KNOW WHAT TO DO ANYMORE. MY CAR TURNS OFF AT THE LIGHT TO SAVE GAS BUT WHENEVER I RELEASE THE BRAKE BACK AGAIN THE WHOLE SCREEN GOES OFF AND BACK ON AGAIN WITH THE ENGINE. SOMETIMES I HAVE TO PUSH IT TO THE SIDE OF THE STREET BECAUSE IT DOESN'T WANT TO TURN BACK ON. MESAAGE ON THE SCREEN SAYS ' POWER STEERLING REDUCED, PLEASE DRIVE WITH CARE' ALSO IT SAYS SOMETIMES ' STABILITITANK ' . I NEED HELP ON THIS SITUATION BECAUSE I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO ANYMORE. I SAW A RECALL OF 7,000 CARS SAME TYPE LIKE MINE ON 2016 FOR THE SAME ISSUES. THANK YOU.
Electrical system, Service brakes, Nov 12, 2018
I'VE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE OFF AND ON IGNITION PUSH BUTTON SINCE LAST YEAR. I HAVE TO PUSH AND START SEVERAL TIME IN ORDER TO CUT OFF TO LOCK MY DOORS AND TURN THE RADIO OFF. MY BRAKES LOCKED ON ME WHILE DRIVING ON THE STREET AND SMELLED LIKE RUBBER WHERE BURNING. I HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED. I WAS TOLD NOTHING IS WRONG AND HAD TO GET MY VEHICLE AND PARK IT.
Engine, Nov 11, 2018
CAR HAS DIED MULTIPLE TIMES WHEN COMING TO A STOP AND THE AUTO STOP FEATURE STOPPED WORKING EACH TIME IT DIES OUT. CAR STAYS AT A HIGHER IDLE AND DON'T ACTIVATE AUTO STOP FEATURE. DEALER CAN'T FIGURE OUT WHY. IT WILL RANDOMLY ACTIVATE AND THEN DIE OUT AND NO LONGER WORK.
Structure, Oct 30, 2018
THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR LATCH SCREWS ARE BACKING OUT. THIS IS CAUSING THE DOOR TO BECOME UNLATCHED FROM THE DOOR FRAME AND CAUSE THE DOOR TO OPEN DURING DRIVING CONDITIONS. THIS ALSO ALLOWS WATER TO ENTER THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.