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2016 Chevrolet Malibu HybridProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 24 owner complaints about the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 16V-521 the manufacturer reports only 96% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 16, 2025. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid has problems
24 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
11Electrical system
8Power train
8Engine
6Vehicle speed control
3Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
1Service brakes, hydraulic
1Structure
1Electronic stability control (ESC)
1Fuel/propulsion system
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 11 | 0 |
| Power train | 8 | 0 |
| Engine | 8 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 6 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 1 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chevrolet.
Best & worst years
2016 vs. every other Malibu Hybrid year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Malibu Hybrid median. How we score
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- Caution
- Solid
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1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid, and the recalls they led to.
- Pedestrian alert soundsLed to recall 22V-063
In owners' words
What Malibu Hybrid owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while shifting into park(P), the vehicle failed to recognize that the transmission was in park(P). The contact had to manipulate and maneuver the gear shifter several times before the vehicle recognized that the gear shifter was in…
Stability track warning randomly appears while driving and spontaneously causes total brake failure and the brakes fail to slow or stop vehicle. It has newer brakes but it’s very dangerous to drive. Currently being sent to Chevrolet dealership
The check engine light came on and we brought it to the shop where they said the code is for the electronic brake system modulator. It is also causing the ABS to malfunction and be hypersensitive. There is a recall for the same make/model/year of vehicle, except the month before her car was…
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