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1G1ZE5ST7GF••••••2016 Chevrolet MALIBU
This build draws 3.3× more complaints than the average 2016 Chevrolet MALIBU build (28 vs 9).
28on this build
814on the model
95builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reportedEngine 15Electrical System 6Vehicle Speed Control 5Service Brakes 5
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemcrashJun 2019
I own a 2016 chevy malibu and one of its features is an auto stop/start feature in the car. When this car enters this mode when I take my foot off of the break it is supposed to start again but when I take my foot off of the break it will just completely shut down, when I try to…
EngineNov 2025
While driving, the vehicle experienced a mechanical failure involving the engine and lubrication system. Oil leakage was observed, and the engine began operating abnormally. This created a risk of sudden engine failure while the vehicle was in motion, which could result in loss…
Service BrakesOct 2025
Car suddenly stopped dead cold while driving on a highly driven road. No power. Several attempts were made to get off the main road and drive to a close neighborhood. Finally started and at every stop sign the car grinded during stopping and threw me backwards in driver's seat.…
Air BagsSep 2022
UNKNOWN the air bag on my dash board come on and off ALL THE TIME even if I have no one sitting in my passenger seat.I got this vehicle for the winter thinking it was going to help me save gas and be a good reliable car for my daily routine to work, school, and my kids school.…
Unknown Or OtherJan 2022
Water seeps into the third break light n could cause being shocked . And wets the headliner which causes mold in the cabin of vehicle . Water also seeps into spare tire
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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 1G1ZE5ST7GF246928 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.