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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1G1ZB5ST7GF273037 · Checked Aug 11, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 21

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1G1ZB5ST7GF•••••• 2016 Chevrolet MALIBU

This build draws 2.5× more complaints than the average 2016 Chevrolet MALIBU build (21 vs 9).

21on this build
811on the model
95builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reported Engine 12 Electrical System 6 Power Train 4 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 4

What owners of this build wrote

Service Brakes crash Dec 2016
The contact owns a 2016 chevrolet malibu. While driving 25 mph, the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard when it was depressed. The wheels locked up and the contact's vehicle slid into the rear of the preceding vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed…
Electrical System Apr 2025
Shift to park message and park not fully engaging. This caused the vehicle to roll back when parked on an incline
Unknown Or Other Mar 2024
Reduce engine power warning ️ losing power on highway and shift to park warning ️
Engine Oct 2022
Loss of power not wanting to go faster than 25 missing and spitting and sputtering bad
Power Train Jul 2022
I was driving on the freeway at about 65mph, and the car shut down on me. It was extremely dangerous to get over on the freeway with no power. 2 warning lights came on. The Stabilatrak, & the check engine light. I pulled over & called for help. I had the car taken to the service…
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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 1G1ZB5ST7GF273037 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.