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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1G1ZE5ST6GF••••••2016 Chevrolet MALIBU
This build draws 4.3× more complaints than the average 2016 Chevrolet MALIBU build (37 vs 9).
37on this build
812on the model
95builds in total
1involved a crash
1injuries
Most reportedEngine 19Electrical System 9Vehicle Speed Control 7Electronic Stability Control (esc) 6
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagscrashJul 2019
Tamara recall of driver side airbag deploying. Barely bumped someone from behind going under 5mph & both driver side airbags deployed
EngineDec 2024
I will be driving at posted speed limits (typically 55 to 60 MPH) and while going up a hill, the engine loses power. I get a notice on my screen that states engine power reduced. Speed reduces to no more than 35 MPH. This can put others in danger if they are too close or if the…
Service BrakesSep 2024
Update to claim #11614644. Car was inspected by Auto Lenders in Lakewood, NJ. Vacuum pump failed and cam shaft has to be replaced, was told the engine **SHOULD* be salvageable. They won't know until they start taking it apart. Was told it will take 12 hrs for each part at $180…
Electrical SystemApr 2023
My car enters a reduced engine power mode causing my car to slow down during high speeds with a potential acciden…. The Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine Light) will illuminate, the ‘Engine Power is Reduced’ message will display. I have called GM and was told it wouldn't…
Power TrainAug 2022
1. The car when s parked the electronic system does not recognize this and the electronics of the car remain on. Draining the battery and sometimes taking several attempts or more at having to restart the car, shifting through gears in order to get the car to properly turn 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 1G1ZE5ST6GF317231 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.