NHTSA Complaint #11579490 — 2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING issue reported to NHTSA

Check any vehicle history by VIN - Free vehicle history report

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11579490
Vehicle	2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Date of Incident	March 20, 2024
Date Filed	March 26, 2024
Mileage	143,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NC

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle decelerated to 20 MPH with the "Engine, Reduced Power" message had displayed. After restarting the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle was driving rough. The vehicle was later taken to an independent mechanic. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 143,000.

Related Complaints for the 2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU

Other ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Complaints

#11512938 — March 21, 2023 — The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the check engine warning light would illuminate int...

Recent Complaints for the 2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU

#11715447 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM — February 4, 2026 — Have been getting reduced engine power since the summer on and off. Check engine light says its throttle bottle senso...

#11715447 — ENGINE — February 4, 2026 — Have been getting reduced engine power since the summer on and off. Check engine light says its throttle bottle senso...

#11708443 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM — January 2, 2026 — I am reporting a recurring safety defect related to GM’s known “Shift to Park” issue. My vehicle displays a “Shift t...

#11708443 — POWER TRAIN — January 2, 2026 — I am reporting a recurring safety defect related to GM’s known “Shift to Park” issue. My vehicle displays a “Shift t...

#11708443 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL — January 2, 2026 — I am reporting a recurring safety defect related to GM’s known “Shift to Park” issue. My vehicle displays a “Shift t...