2016 Chevrolet Malibu problems by component
835 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine → | 301 | 36% | 55,000 mi |
| Electrical System → | 222 | 27% | 53,000 mi |
| Power Train → | 166 | 20% | 43,000 mi |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 152 | 18% | 60,600 mi |
| Service Brakes → | 94 | 11% | 57,000 mi |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) → | 76 | 9% | 55,000 mi |
| Fuel/propulsion System → | 50 | 6% | 54,821 mi |
| Steering → | 42 | 5% | 51,000 mi |
| Structure → | 40 | 5% | 39,500 mi |
| Exterior Lighting → | 19 | 2% | 41,500 mi |
| Suspension → | 19 | 2% | 64,763 mi |
| Air Bags → | 17 | 2% | 45,000 mi |
| Wheels → | 12 | 1% | — |
| Visibility/wiper → | 11 | 1% | — |
| Seat Belts | 9 | 1% | — |
| Seats | 6 | 1% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 6 | 1% | — |
| Visibility | 5 | 1% | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 4 | 0% | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 3 | 0% | — |
| Tires | 3 | 0% | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 0% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 0% | — |
| Parking Brake | 2 | 0% | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 2 | 0% | — |
| Traction Control System | 2 | 0% | — |
| Hybrid Propulsion System | 1 | 0% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.