2016 Chevrolet Malibu safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
★★★★★
NHTSA overall rating (5/5)
22
complaints reporting a crash
2
complaints reporting fire
9
safety recall campaigns
NHTSA 5-star crash test ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★ (4/5) |
Tested: 2016 Chevrolet Malibu 4 DR FWD
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 9 report injuries (14 people injured, 1 deaths reported). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2016 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles were involved in 193 fatal crashes with 111 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Crash riskRear seat belt retractors may be improperly secured with loose or missing… · Aug 20, 2021
- Crash riskDuring servicing, a Passenger Presence System (PPS) may have been installed… · Jun 14, 2018
- Fire riskHigh pressure fuel pump may detach from its mounting flange, possibly resulting… · May 31, 2018
- Crash riskFabric of the side-impact air bag cushion may tear during deployment · Oct 26, 2016
- Crash riskAlso, certain 2013 Buick Encore, 2011 Buick Regal, 2013-2014 Buick Verano… · Jul 5, 2016
- Crash riskMemory chip in the electronic brake control module (EBCM) may fail and cause… · May 5, 2016
- Crash riskTwo weld studs that mount the front and rear side impact air bags may fracture… · Mar 11, 2016
- Crash riskDriver frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in… · Mar 2, 2016