2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Malibu Hybrid years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid. That ranks 2nd out of 7 Malibu Hybrid model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (11 complaints, 46%), typically at around 30,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 3 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 24owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 11 | 46% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 8 | 33% | 13,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 8 | 33% | 49,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 6 | 25% | 17,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 25% | 26,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 13% | 46,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 4% | 17,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 4% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 4% | 40,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Hybrid propulsion system
Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Malibu Hybrid vehicles manufactured October 27, 2015, to June 3, 2016. The affected vehicles have a shut-off switch for the high voltage battery for use when servicing the vehicle. This manual service disconnect switch (MSD) may not be properly installed and thus may not lock into position, unexpectedly disconnecting the high-voltage power while driving, effectively stalling the vehicle.
Risk: A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the MSD and correct the installation, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 10, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 51230.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Pedestrian alert sounds (DP22005) — opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V063000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while shifting into park(P), the vehicle failed to recognize that the transmission was in park(P). The contact had to manipulate and maneuver the gear shifter several times before the vehicle recognized that the gear shifter was in…
Stability track warning randomly appears while driving and spontaneously causes total brake failure and the brakes fail to slow or stop vehicle. It has newer brakes but itâs very dangerous to drive. Currently being sent to Chevrolet dealership
Water leaks into the trunk and back seat of the vehicle because the seal around the upper brake light in the rear glass is faulty, causing a mildew/mold odor in the trunk. It is not available for inspection as I had it repaired and sold the vehicle. The problem was confirmed by the glass company to…
The check engine light came on and we brought it to the shop where they said the code is for the electronic brake system modulator. It is also causing the ABS to malfunction and be hypersensitive. There is a recall for the same make/model/year of vehicle, except the month before her car was…
Thereâs a warning on the display that says âshift to parkâ while the vehicle is already in park. This is causing the battery to drain/die and needs jumpstart everyday. Battery was tested and does not need to be replaced. Iâm surprised this hasnât been recalled yet. Online search âChevy…
Other Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid years
← 2010 Malibu Hybrid · 2017 Malibu Hybrid →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Malibu Hybrid | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 Malibu Hybrid | 11 | 0 |
| 2017 Malibu Hybrid | 22 | 0 |
| 2016 | 24 | 1 |
| 2010 Malibu Hybrid | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 Malibu Hybrid | 25 | 0 |
| 2008 Malibu Hybrid | 7 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, power train problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 11 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Malibu Hybrid model years, the 2016 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.