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2016 Chevrolet Malibu

What 2016 Chevrolet Malibu owners report most

Engine-related complaints dominate owner reports, with the most common symptom being unexpected speed reduction accompanied by a "Engine Power Is Reduced" warning and an illuminated check engine light. Electrical system failures and powertrain roughness are also widely reported, often occurring during braking or coasting. A notable share of complaints describe the vehicle losing power or behaving erratically during normal driving maneuvers such as highway merging or deceleration.

Most reported areas

Engine safety 36%
Owners report the vehicle unexpectedly reducing speed while driving, accompanied by a warning message indicating reduced engine power and an illuminated check engine light. · 1 fire · 5 crash · 7 injured
Electrical System safety 27%
Owners report a complete loss of vehicle power occurring when the brake pedal is depressed. · 4 crash · 4 injured
Power Train safety 20%
Owners report the transmission behaving roughly during modest deceleration or coasting to a stop, described as an unsmooth downshift that appears to skip gears. · 3 crash · 2 injured
Vehicle Speed Control safety 18%
Owners report sudden loss of engine power while merging onto highways, with the instrument panel displaying warnings about reduced engine power that prevent normal acceleration. · 3 crash · 6 injured
Service Brakes safety 12%
105 reports (12%) · 12 crash · 7 injured

Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 856 complaints

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General information compiled from public NHTSA complaint data, for reference only, not professional advice and not reviewed by automotive experts. Verify before acting; Studio AM is not responsible for decisions made from it.