2016 Chevrolet Malibu wheels problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the wheels on the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu — 1% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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.”
filed Jul 6, 2026
“I just bought this car 2 weeks ago. Had to replace the windshield wiper pump. There are at least 10 TSBs on the vehicle I'm on disability I can't afford to fix all that. The rear hub bearing was barely making noise when I bought it. Now tire feels like it's going to fall off. I believe there's a…”
filed Jul 19, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Wheels problems in other Malibu years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Malibu | 1 | 3% |
| 2023 Malibu | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 Malibu | 2 | 2% |
| 2019 Malibu | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 Malibu | 2 | 0% |
| 2017 Malibu | 7 | 1% |
| 2015 Malibu | 3 | 1% |
| 2014 Malibu | 18 | 5% |
| 2013 Malibu | 24 | 3% |
| 2012 Malibu | 19 | 2% |
| 2011 Malibu | 11 | 1% |
| 2010 Malibu | 33 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.