2016 Chevrolet Malibu loss of power reports

58 NHTSA complaints describe sudden power loss, reduced power or limp mode on the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu — roughly 7% of all complaints for this model year.

Loss of power reports

share of complaints

58,600 mi

median mileage in loss of power reports (32 with odometer)

Components reported on this vehicle

Engine 301 Electrical System 222 Power Train 166 Vehicle Speed Control 152 Service Brakes 94 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 76

Loss of power in other Malibu years

2022 Malibu	14
2020 Malibu	21
2019 Malibu	12
2018 Malibu	55
2017 Malibu	70
2014 Malibu	10
2013 Malibu	55
2012 Malibu	37
2011 Malibu	70
2010 Malibu	81

Malibu loss of power by year →

Other symptoms owners describe on the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu

Check engine light 118 Stalling 40 Vibration / shaking 23 Hesitation / surging 14 Misfire / rough idle 12 Won’t start 9 Water leaks 9

Symptom counts come from keyword analysis of complaint narratives. One complaint can describe several symptoms, and classification is approximate — read the underlying reports on the full 2016 Chevrolet Malibu report before drawing conclusions.

Loss of power across all vehicles →