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2016 Chevrolet Malibu: recalls, problems and warranty extensions
Everything US government records hold on the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu as a model. To see how it applies to one car, and to check its mileage and VIN, enter the VIN.
9Safety recalls
865Owner complaints to NHTSA
1Defect investigations
5/5NHTSA overall crash rating
Most-reported problems
What 2016 Chevrolet Malibu owners report most often to NHTSA, and the mileage where most reports fall.
Your VIN report marks where your car's odometer sits on each of these ranges.
Safety recalls
Recalls issued for the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
- Air Bags: SensorJun 2018 · Campaign 18V400000
- Fuel System, Gasoline: DeliveryMay 2018 · Campaign 18V358000
- Electronic Stability Control (Esc)May 2016 · Campaign 16V272000
- Air Bags: Side/WindowOct 2016 · Campaign 16V781000
- Electrical System: IgnitionJul 2016 · Campaign 16V502000
- Electrical System: SoftwareFeb 2016 · Campaign 16V084000
- Air Bags: Side/WindowMar 2016 · Campaign 16V151000
- Air Bags: FrontalMar 2016 · Campaign 16V125000
- Seat Belts: Critical FastenersAug 2021 · Campaign 21V649000
Whether a recall was done is shown by the dealer or NHTSA's recall lookup. Your report lists each one with the risk and the fix.
Defect investigations
NHTSA investigations that include this model.
- Pedestrian alert soundsDP22005 · opened Jan 2023 · closed Aug 2023
Sources: NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, NCAP crash ratings, manufacturer communications and defect investigations. Model-level data: individual cars may differ.