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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1G1ZB5ST5GF••••••2016 Chevrolet MALIBU
This build draws 3.0× more complaints than the average 2016 Chevrolet MALIBU build (26 vs 9).
26on this build
812on the model
95builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reportedEngine 14Power Train 5Electrical System 4Vehicle Speed Control 4
What owners of this build wrote
Parking BrakecrashNov 2024
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked overnight on an incline with the front of the vehicle facing forward, the contact stated that the electronic parking brake unexpectedly released, and the vehicle rolled away and…
EngineFeb 2026
My car started overheating on my way home. I pulled over to find that there is a hole in my lower radiator hose, which was caused by the lower radiator hose being rubbed against the belt that is turned by the water pump. I had my wife and child bring me coolant on the side of…
Unknown Or OtherJul 2023
Automatic transmission shifter assembly is out of specifications and needed to be replaced by removing the center console to gain access with all other related new seals gaskets and non-reusable hardware and reinstall all components for repairs in the reverse order of removal.…
SteeringJul 2022
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The contact stated that the traction control and steering reduced warning lights were illuminated. There was also a message stating…
Power TrainJul 2020
Getting an error ( shift to park) when putting the car in park after attempting to go from drive to park to turn vehicle off. I start vehicle on again and shift to drive and back to park and it then goes away and slows me to turn vehicle off
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1G1ZB5ST5GF349290 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.