Chevrolet Malibu 2016–2025
9th generation · GM E2XX
NHTSA data through 13 August 20264,913 complaints, 2,278 with mileageMethod
- Reports with mileage
- 2,278
- Median of reported failures
- 50,000 mi
- Most-reported system
- Engine (20.5%)
- Recalls
- 17
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On this generation, failures are spread across the mileage range, with the middle half between 28,844 and 70,000 miles.
Figure 1 · Chevrolet Malibu 2016–2025 · 2,278 reports with mileage
Mileage at failure
Complaints per 5,000-mile bin, 0 to 200,000 miles, equal bins on a linear scale. Tallest bar = 172 complaints.
- Rest of the range
- Median
- 200,000+ — 9 complaints (0.4%), plotted separately
- 10%
- 10,000
- 25%
- 28,844
- Median
- 50,000
- 75%
- 70,000
- 90%
- 93,400
Show the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 0–5,000 | 145 | 6.4% |
| 5,000–10,000 | 81 | 3.6% |
| 10,000–15,000 | 65 | 2.9% |
| 15,000–20,000 | 86 | 3.8% |
| 20,000–25,000 | 112 | 4.9% |
| 25,000–30,000 | 123 | 5.4% |
| 30,000–35,000 | 101 | 4.4% |
| 35,000–40,000 | 146 | 6.4% |
| 40,000–45,000 | 139 | 6.1% |
| 45,000–50,000 | 121 | 5.3% |
| 50,000–55,000 | 172 | 7.6% |
| 55,000–60,000 | 122 | 5.4% |
| 60,000–65,000 | 154 | 6.8% |
| 65,000–70,000 | 111 | 4.9% |
| 70,000–75,000 | 105 | 4.6% |
| 75,000–80,000 | 92 | 4.0% |
| 80,000–85,000 | 92 | 4.0% |
| 85,000–90,000 | 47 | 2.1% |
| 90,000–95,000 | 42 | 1.8% |
| 95,000–100,000 | 33 | 1.4% |
| 100,000–105,000 | 31 | 1.4% |
| 105,000–110,000 | 26 | 1.1% |
| 110,000–115,000 | 23 | 1.0% |
| 115,000–120,000 | 4 | 0.2% |
| 120,000–125,000 | 20 | 0.9% |
| 125,000–130,000 | 11 | 0.5% |
| 130,000–135,000 | 9 | 0.4% |
| 135,000–140,000 | 1 | 0.0% |
| 140,000–145,000 | 10 | 0.4% |
| 145,000–150,000 | 6 | 0.3% |
| 150,000–155,000 | 8 | 0.4% |
| 155,000–160,000 | 2 | 0.1% |
| 160,000–165,000 | 2 | 0.1% |
| 165,000–170,000 | 7 | 0.3% |
| 170,000–175,000 | 3 | 0.1% |
| 175,000–180,000 | 4 | 0.2% |
| 180,000–185,000 | 4 | 0.2% |
| 185,000–190,000 | 6 | 0.3% |
| 190,000–195,000 | 2 | 0.1% |
| 195,000–200,000 | 1 | 0.0% |
| 200,000+ | 9 | 0.4% |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain. Complaint counts reflect what owners reported and are not a measure of failure rate per vehicle sold.
What this can and cannot tell you: these are complaints owners chose to file, not a failure rate. Popular models accumulate more of them simply by being common. How this is built.
Owners filed 4,913 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016–2025 Chevrolet Malibu, and 2,278 of them record the mileage at which the failure happened. That is enough to show not just what fails, but when.
Failures are spread across the mileage range, with the middle half between 28,844 and 70,000 miles. The median is 50,000 miles.
The most-reported areas are the engine (20.5% of complaints, typically around 52,000 miles), the electrical system (15.9% of complaints, typically around 46,000 miles), the transmission and driveline (13.4% of complaints, typically around 45,000 miles).
17 recall campaigns cover this generation.
If you arrived asking “is it reliable?” — this page answers the version of that question the data can support: which problems owners reported, and at what mileage.
How many miles does a 2016–2025 Chevrolet Malibu last?
Half of the failure reports on the 2016–2025 Chevrolet Malibu were filed by 50,000 miles and 90% by 93,000 miles — figures drawn from 2,278 NHTSA complaints that record an odometer reading, so they time reported failures, not the cars whose owners never filed one.
9 reports (0.4%) came in past 200,000 miles — each one proof a Malibu reached that mileage, not that it died there.
Before you buy a 2016–2025 Malibu: the 3-minute check
Generated from 2,278 mileage-tagged complaints, 17 recall campaigns, 3 documented problem areas. Print this page — the checklist survives print.
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 17 campaigns cover this generation; an open recall is a free repair you can make the seller's problem.
- Check transmission on 2019–2025 cars. VT40 CVT loss of forward drive or slipping, commonly with DTC P2714, caused by the clutch regulator valve sticking in the valve body.
- Check engine on 2016–2025 cars. 1.5L LFV turbo oil consumption, PCV diaphragm failure and intake-valve carbon buildup typical of the direct-injection design.
- Check engine on 2018–2019 cars. Missing or improperly torqued start/stop accumulator end cap bolts allowing an oil leak onto hot components (fire risk); NHTSA recall 20V-668.
- Complaint reports are not spread evenly across model years here — see the by-model-year table below before you settle on a year.
- End with a pre-purchase inspection of this car. Aggregate data describes the population; the example in front of you has its own history.
For a buyer, failures on this generation are spread rather than concentrated: the middle half falls between 29,000 and 70,000 miles, with a median of 50,000. There is no single mileage threshold to watch, which means condition and maintenance records are more informative than the odometer.
On inspection, the engine and the electrical system are where this generation's reports concentrate, so those are the areas worth a specific look. The electrical system in particular shows a median failure mileage of 46,000, which gives a concrete number to compare against the odometer of any car you are considering.
None of this is a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection on the individual car. Aggregate patterns describe a population; the example in front of you has its own history.
What fails, and when
Figure 2 · Chevrolet Malibu 2016–2025
When each system fails
Bar spans the middle half of reports; the notch inside each bar is the median. Miles at failure on a proportional scale — equal distances are equal ratios, not equal miles.
- Problems owners could not categorise628 reports38,00022,000–55,000Problems owners could not categorise: 628 reports, median 38,000 miles, middle half 22,000 to 55,000 miles.
- Fuel and propulsion system243 reports44,00014,000–60,000Fuel and propulsion system: 243 reports, median 44,000 miles, middle half 14,000 to 60,000 miles.
- Transmission and driveline659 reports45,00027,000–65,000Transmission and driveline: 659 reports, median 45,000 miles, middle half 27,000 to 65,000 miles.
- Electrical system781 reports46,00030,000–67,000Electrical system: 781 reports, median 46,000 miles, middle half 30,000 to 67,000 miles.
- Engine1,006 reports52,00030,000–74,000Engine: 1,006 reports, median 52,000 miles, middle half 30,000 to 74,000 miles.
- Brakes291 reports54,00025,000–76,000Brakes: 291 reports, median 54,000 miles, middle half 25,000 to 76,000 miles.
- Throttle and speed control435 reports56,00040,000–70,000Throttle and speed control: 435 reports, median 56,000 miles, middle half 40,000 to 70,000 miles.
- Your odometer — appears after you enter it in “Where your car sits”
Ordered by median mileage, earliest first. The first 12,000 miles are shaded: that is the boundary this site uses between a manufacturing defect and ordinary wear, not a property of the world.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain.
| System | Complaints | Share | Median | 25–75% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1,006 | 20.5% | 52,000 | 30,000–74,000 |
| Electrical system | 781 | 15.9% | 46,000 | 30,000–67,000 |
| Transmission and driveline | 659 | 13.4% | 45,000 | 27,000–65,000 |
| Problems owners could not categorise | 628 | 12.8% | 38,000 | 22,000–55,000 |
| Throttle and speed control | 435 | 8.9% | 56,000 | 40,000–70,000 |
| Brakes | 291 | 5.9% | 54,000 | 25,000–76,000 |
| Fuel and propulsion system | 243 | 4.9% | 44,000 | 14,000–60,000 |
| Steering | 154 | 3.1% | 51,000 | 18,000–71,000 |
| Electronic stability control (esc) | 154 | 3.1% | 52,000 | 34,000–70,000 |
| Body structure | 75 | 1.5% | 38,000 | 24,000–60,000 |
Where your car sits
Failure reports by the odometer reading they were filed at. Pick the anchor nearest your car — or type the exact mileage: your marker lands on this curve and on the timing chart above.
Figure 3 · Chevrolet Malibu 2016–2025 · 2,278 reports with mileage
Share of reports below each mileage
Share of mileage-tagged reports filed at or below each odometer reading. Steps rise only at bin edges, by exact counted shares.
- 60,000 mi — 62% of reports below
- 90,000 mi — 88% of reports below
- 120,000 mi — 95% of reports below
- Median — the staircase crosses the 50% line here
- Your odometer — appears after you enter it below
The staircase tops out at 100%: the remaining 0.4% of reports (9) came above 200,000 miles.
Nothing is smoothed or interpolated. Linear axis, same as Figure 1.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain.
At 60,000 miles
62% of the failure reports on this generation came below this mileage. That describes reports, not your odds.
Reported earlier than this mileage — ask for repair records
- Problems owners could not categorise — median 38,000 mi
- Fuel and propulsion system — median 44,000 mi
In the reporting window
- Engine — middle half 30,000–74,000 mi
- Electrical system — middle half 30,000–67,000 mi
- Transmission and driveline — middle half 27,000–65,000 mi
- Throttle and speed control — middle half 40,000–70,000 mi
- Brakes — middle half 25,000–76,000 mi
At 90,000 miles
88% of the failure reports on this generation came below this mileage. That describes reports, not your odds.
Reported earlier than this mileage — ask for repair records
- Engine — median 52,000 mi
- Electrical system — median 46,000 mi
- Transmission and driveline — median 45,000 mi
- Problems owners could not categorise — median 38,000 mi
- Throttle and speed control — median 56,000 mi
- Brakes — median 54,000 mi
- Fuel and propulsion system — median 44,000 mi
At 120,000 miles
95% of the failure reports on this generation came below this mileage. That describes reports, not your odds.
Reported earlier than this mileage — ask for repair records
- Engine — median 52,000 mi
- Electrical system — median 46,000 mi
- Transmission and driveline — median 45,000 mi
- Problems owners could not categorise — median 38,000 mi
- Throttle and speed control — median 56,000 mi
- Brakes — median 54,000 mi
- Fuel and propulsion system — median 44,000 mi
Which systems, and when
Complaints about this generation are not spread evenly across the vehicle, and the systems that generate the most of them do not all fail at the same point in a car's life. The median failure across all systems here is 50,000 miles; the figures below show which parts of the car run ahead of that and which run behind.
The engine accounts for 20.5% of complaints (1,006 reports, 492 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 52,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 30,000 and 74,000 miles.
The electrical system accounts for 15.9% of complaints (781 reports, 286 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 46,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 30,000 and 67,000 miles.
The transmission and driveline accounts for 13.4% of complaints (659 reports, 319 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 45,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 27,000 and 65,000 miles.
Problems owners could not categorise accounts for 12.8% of complaints (628 reports, 209 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 38,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 22,000 and 55,000 miles.
Throttle and speed control accounts for 8.9% of complaints (435 reports, 249 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 56,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 40,000 and 70,000 miles.
The brakes account for 5.9% of complaints (291 reports, 100 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 54,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 25,000 and 76,000 miles.
Differences between model years
Within this generation, complaint volume is not constant across model years. The 2016 model year drew the most — 1,443 complaints — while 2024 drew the fewest at 56. The median year sits at 307.
That makes 2016 an outlier: roughly 4.7 times the median year of this generation. A single year standing that far apart usually reflects either a first-year issue that was later corrected, or a component change introduced for that year. Anyone shopping this generation has a straightforward reason to prefer a different year, all else being equal.
Recalls and what they cover
NHTSA records 17 recall campaigns covering vehicles in this generation. A recall means the manufacturer or the regulator concluded there was a safety defect or a standard was not met, and that a free remedy is owed to owners — including second and later owners.
The campaigns cluster around the airbag system (5), the electrical system (2), the reversing camera and sensors (1). Repeated recalls against the same area of the car generally mean the first remedy did not fully resolve the underlying problem.
Recall status is specific to the individual vehicle, not the model. Checking a VIN against NHTSA's lookup is free and takes under a minute, and it is the only way to know whether a particular car has had the work done.
Reported severity
What owners reported alongside the failure itself, out of 4,913 complaints against this generation:
- Crashes
- 148 (3.0%)
- Fires
- 19
- Injury reports
- 76
- Fatality reports
- 4
These flags are self-reported by complainants and unverified by NHTSA; one report can carry several flags, so the counts overlap and do not sum to a total. They are not adjusted for how many of these vehicles are on the road. No chart is drawn here on purpose: overlapping counts spanning very different magnitudes cannot be honestly encoded as lengths.
Documented problems
Transmission 2019–2025
VT40 CVT loss of forward drive or slipping, commonly with DTC P2714, caused by the clutch regulator valve sticking in the valve body.
Engine 2016–2025
1.5L LFV turbo oil consumption, PCV diaphragm failure and intake-valve carbon buildup typical of the direct-injection design.
Engine 2018–2019
Missing or improperly torqued start/stop accumulator end cap bolts allowing an oil leak onto hot components (fire risk); NHTSA recall 20V-668.
By model year
| Year | Complaints | With mileage |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1,443 | 889 |
| 2017 | 1,173 | 652 |
| 2018 | 1,215 | 516 |
| 2019 | 307 | 82 |
| 2020 | 331 | 61 |
| 2021 | 128 | 22 |
| 2022 | 149 | 32 |
| 2023 | 96 | 19 |
| 2024 | 56 | 2 |
| 2025 | 15 | 3 |
Recalls (17) — is your car included?
May 2026 · 2023–2025 · Back Over PreventionA rearview image that does not display correctly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the…
The defect. General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The rearview camera screen may display a distorted or blank image.
What can happen. A rearview image that does not display correctly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 2026. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N262551720. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 2, 2026.
Aug 2024 · 2024 · EquipmentThe wrong owner's manual may contain inaccurate information about vehicle functions and other safety relevant…
The defect. General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Cadillac XT4 and Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The vehicles may have the wrong owner's manual in the glove box. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
What can happen. The wrong owner's manual may contain inaccurate information about vehicle functions and other safety relevant information, which could lead to improper operation of the vehicle and increase the risk of a crash or injury.
The free fix. Dealers will provide owners with the correct manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 26, 2024. Owners may contact Cadillac's customer service at 1-800-458-8006 and Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N242454040.
Jan 2023 · 2022–2023 · StructureAn improperly welded front impact bar may result in the front crash sensors not performing correctly…
The defect. General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The front impact bar, a structural portion of the vehicle frame, may not be properly welded to the front frame rail.
What can happen. An improperly welded front impact bar may result in the front crash sensors not performing correctly, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
The free fix. Dealers will inspect the right-hand and left-hand side of the vehicle's motor rail for an incomplete weld. If the condition is found, the vehicle will be repurchased by GM. Owner notification letters were mailed January 20, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.
Jun 2022 · 2021 · SeatsAn improperly welded seat frame may not adequately restrain the driver in a crash, increasing their risk of…
The defect. General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Malibu, 2022 Chevrolet Equinox, Blazer and Cadillac XT4 vehicles. The driver's seat cushion frame may have an improper weld in the power tilt-adjustment mechanism.
What can happen. An improperly welded seat frame may not adequately restrain the driver in a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
The free fix. Dealers will inspect the driver's seat and replace the cushion frame, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 23, 2022. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N212356050.
Sep 2021 · 2016–2021 · Seat BeltsAn improperly secured seat belt retractor may not function properly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The defect. 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.
What can happen. An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not function properly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The free fix. 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.
Dec 2020 · 2018 · Power TrainMissing bolts on the start-stop accumulator endcap could result in a transmission oil leak and may progress…
The defect. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Cruze and Buick LaCrosse, 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Terrain, 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, 2019-2020 Buick Encore, Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, Chevrolet Blazer and GMC Acadia, and 2020 Cadillac XT6 vehicles. The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing bolts.
What can happen. Missing bolts on the start-stop accumulator endcap could result in a transmission oil leak and may progress to a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire.
The free fix. GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the start-stop transmission accumulator and replace it if any bolts are missing, free of charge. The recall began December 15, 2020. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick Customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N202313440.
Oct 2019 · 2018 · EngineDisabled fuel injectors would prevent the engine from starting and may cause a stall, increasing the risk of…
The defect. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles equipped with 1.5L turbo engines. An error in the Engine Control Module (ECM) software may result in the fuel injectors being disabled.
What can happen. Disabled fuel injectors would prevent the engine from starting and may cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ECM software, free of charge. The recall began October 16, 2019. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-630-2438. GM's number for this recall is N192221960.
Oct 2018 · 2018 · Service Brakes, HydraulicA reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
The defect. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Equinox, Impala, Cruze, Volt and Bolt EV vehicles, GMC Terrain vehicles, Buick Lacrosse and Regal vehicles, Cadillac XTS and XTS Professional vehicles and 2018 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.
What can happen. A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
The free fix. GM will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 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 18279.
Aug 2018 · 2016–2018 · Air BagsIn the event of a crash, improper air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury.
The defect. 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.
What can happen. In the event of a crash, improper air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury.
The free fix. 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.
Jul 2018 · 2016–2018 · Fuel System, GasolineA damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
The defect. 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.
What can happen. A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
The free fix. 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.
Jan 2017 · 2017 · Air BagsInsufficient welds could cause the inflator to separate and propel air bag debris into the cabin during a…
The defect. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017 Malibu vehicles manufactured on November 10, 2016. The right-hand rear side air bag inflator manifold may have insufficient welds.
What can happen. Insufficient welds could cause the inflator to separate and propel air bag debris into the cabin during a crash. Also, the inflator could fail to inflate during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The free fix. GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear side air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began on January 25, 2017. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 16146.
Oct 2016 · 2016 · Air BagsIf the air bag tears during deployment, the air bag may not perform as designed, increasing the risk of…
The defect. 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.
What can happen. 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.
The free fix. 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.
Oct 2016 · 2016 · Electrical SystemIf the key is removed without the transmission in PARK, the vehicle may rollaway as occupants are exiting…
The defect. 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 Sta
What can happen. If the key is removed without the transmission in PARK, the vehicle may rollaway as occupants are exiting, increasing the risk of injury.
The free fix. 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.
Jun 2016 · 2016 · Electronic Stability Control (esc)If the EBCM fails the primary braking system will still function, however, the loss of ABS and ESC increase…
The defect. 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."
What can happen. If the EBCM fails the primary braking system will still function, however, the loss of ABS and ESC increase the risk of a crash.
The free fix. 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.
Apr 2016 · 2016 · Air BagsFractured weld studs may allow the side air bag to move out of position during deployment, increasing the…
The defect. 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."
What can happen. Fractured weld studs may allow the side air bag to move out of position during deployment, increasing the risk of injury.
The free fix. 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.
Apr 2016 · 2016 · Air BagsAn improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury.
The defect. 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.
What can happen. An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury.
The free fix. 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.
Mar 2016 · 2016 · Electrical SystemAn unbelted driver is at a greater risk of injury in a crash.
The defect. 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."
What can happen. An unbelted driver is at a greater risk of injury in a crash.
The free fix. 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.
What owners reported
I own a 2016 chevy Malibu premier i bout it on the same year with 3 thousand miles in it ever since i been having problems with the car in 2017 the car had over 10 thousand miles in it n water was getting inside the vehicle so i took it to dealership n they sed it was a weather strip of the back window second time…
2016 · Engine
I got in my vehicle after a month and drove for about 15 minutes and i notice it was not getting cool. So i took it to the dealer and i was told it was my condenser and a foreign object hit and damaged it an it was not covered under warranty. So i called gm customers i was informed that the dealer said there was a…
2016 · 3 miles · Problems owners could not categorise
When placing the car in the park position an error message appears after turning off the ignition 'shift to park'. You will have to turn the car back on and make sure that your foot is on the brake just in case it rolls. Then shift the car into drive or reverse in to shift it back to the park position. This has to be…
2016 · 5 miles · Problems owners could not categorise
I own a 2016 chevy Malibu and one of its features is an auto stop/start feature in the car. When this car enters this mode when i take my foot off of the break it is supposed to start again but when i take my foot off of the break it will just completely shut down, when i try to start the car again it will just stall.…
2016 · 5 miles · Electrical system
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