2016 Chevrolet Malibu Engine Problems
From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.
How common are engine problems on the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu?
304 owners have reported engine problems on the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu, 36% of all complaints for this year and the most reported problem area. Most reported problems happened at about 37,000–80,000 miles. No recall covers this problem.
304 complaints 36% of all 2016 complaints 55,000 miles typical
Mileage when it failed
Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (166 of 304). The amber line is the middle value.
When problems were reported
Engine complaints by the year the problem happened.
Engine complaints by Malibu year
Related recalls
No recall covers engine problems on the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. See all 9 recalls for this year.
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Other 2016 Chevrolet Malibu problems
Common questions
What are common 2016 Chevrolet Malibu engine problems?
Complaints most often name the engine.
At what mileage do 2016 Chevrolet Malibu engine problems happen?
Most complaints that gave a mileage fell between about 37,000–80,000 miles. The middle value is about 55,000 miles.
Is there a recall for 2016 Chevrolet Malibu engine problems?
NHTSA lists no recall for this problem on the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. If you have the problem, file a complaint at nhtsa.gov so it is counted.
Which Malibu year has the most engine complaints?
The 2016 Malibu, with 304 complaints.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports.