2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU Visibilitywiper Problems

11 NHTSA complaints on file

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Visibilitywiper Issues in the 2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU

11 visibilitywiper complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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All Visibilitywiper Complaints

#11510918 |
Reduce engine power on dash I have received this message twice. Car goes to 60mph and it drops down dramatically to 20 mph this could case a big accident and gm needs to fix this problem immediately. This is a car I do not recommend it's been nothing but problems.
#11449520 |
Issue 1: The rear backup camera is not viewable as the Infotainment Touch Screen will not power on. The soft-reset procedure did not work. I am unsure I can avoid hitting an individual while backing up. Issue 2: The steering wheel is very hard to turn. I am unsure if I could avoid a collision with a car or person.
#11271424 |
THE TRUNK OF THE CAR IS FILLED WITH WATER THAT HAS BEEN DRIPPING OUT ALL DAY. THE REAR ROOF OF THE CAR IS SOAKED ON BOTH SIDES. THE CAR SMELLS MUSTY & ALL OF THE INSIDE WINDOWS HAD SO MUCH CONDENSATION IT WAS DRIPPING.
#11180144 |
NOTICED SHAKING IN THE STEERING WHILE DRIVING. HAD ALIGNED 3 TIMES ONCE AT A DIFFERENT SHOP. HAS NEW TIRES. TIRES ARE NOW CUPPED AND WILL WEAR UNEVENLY. STEERING WHEEL STILL SHAKES AND CAR FEELS LIKE IT'S BEING PUSHED FROM SIDE TO SIDE. HEATER CORE IS NOW BAD AND IT'S NOT EVEN 3 YEARS OLD. ALL WINDOWS FOGGED UP INCLUDING FRONT WINDSHIELD AND CAN SMELL COOLANT WHEN THE HEAT IS ON. WINDOWS BEGIN TO FOG UP DRIVING IN TOWN AND THEN COMPLETELY FOG UP HIGHWAY DRIVING.
#11180178 |
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S TRUNK WAS FLOODED WITH RAIN WATER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CHEVROLET OF MONTEBELLO (LOCATED AT 310 W WHITTIER BLVD, MONTEBELLO, CA 90640, (323) 680-5933) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE LEAK WAS COMING FROM THE THIRD BRAKE LIGHT REAR WINDSHIELD, WHICH NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE DEALER WAS IN THE PROCESS OF REPAIRING THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 95058953731. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 37,100.
#11110436 |
LEAK THROUGH 3RD BREAK LIGHT CAUSES MOISTURE TO BUILD UP IN CAR AND ONCE IT RAINS THE FRONT WINDSHIELD FOGS UP AND CAN YOU CAN NOT SEE DEFROST CANNOT FIX THIS ISSUE BECAUSE OF THE BUILD UP OF MOISTURE FROM THE LEAK IN THROUGH THE 3RD BRAKE LIGHT
#11075710 |
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU. AFTER LEAVING A CAR WASH, WATER ENTERED THE VEHICLE WHERE THE QUARTER PANEL GLASS, REAR WINDSHIELD, AND PLASTIC COLUMN CONNECTED. ADDITIONALLY, THERE WAS WATER IN THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE AND TRUNK. THE CONTACT CALLED A LOCAL DEALER (BOCKER AUTO GROUP, 801 E SOUTH ST, FREEPORT, IL 61032) AND WAS INFORMED TO SCHEDULE A SERVICE APPOINTMENT WITH THE GLASS SERVICE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND OPENED CASE NUMBER: 8-3935847660. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 43,032.
#10954370 |
OVER THE PAST 8 MONTHS OF OWNING THIS CAR, I'VE HAD THIS VEHICLE'S WINDSHIELD CRACK OR CHIP ON SIX DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. IN THE PAST TEN YEARS, I'VE HAD A CHIPPED WINDSHIELD TWICE BEFORE OWNING THIS CAR. THIS HAS TO BE A DEFECT. MANY TIMES, I DON'T EVEN SEE A ROCK HIT THE WINDSHIELD, BUT HEAR IT. AFTER INSPECTING, I FIND THAT THE WINDSHIELD IS CHIPPED. MY DRIVING HABITS HAVE NOT CHANGED, NOR HAS MY ROUTE TO AND FROM WORK. THE DESIGN OF THE CAR HAS TO BE CAUSING THE ISSUE AS THE CHIPPING AND CRACKING IS OCCURRING WAY TOO FREQUENTLY..
#10936805 |
THE DRIVERS SIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR DOES NOT ADJUST FAR ENOUGH AWAY FROM THE CAR. FROM MY DRIVER SEAT AT NORMAL DRIVING POSITION I CANNOT SEE A CAR APPROACHING, IN FACT I SEE MY BACK DOOR THIS IS A DANGEROUS BLIND SPOT. THE DEALER SAID THIS IS NORMAL. *TR
#10888071 |
WINDSHIELD HAS THOUSANDS OF TINY , WHITE SPECS ACROSS ENTIRE FIELD. THESE SPECS AT FIRST EXAM LOOK LIKE PAINT OVERSPRAY. BUT CLOSER EXAM WITH A FLASHLIGHT AT A LOW , SKIMMING ANGLE, REVELS IMBEDDED PARTICLES. IN LATE OR EARLY SUNLIGHT, THIS CAUSES A FOGGY APPEARANCE TO SHADED AREAS, LIKE TREES OR BUILDINGS. CLARITY IS ABSOLUTELY IMPEDED. RECENTLY AS I EXITED A FREEWAY, DRIVING WESTWARD INTO THE 7 PM SUN, I MADE A RIGHT TURN ONTO MY STREET AND ALMOST RAN OVER THE CURB AS THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE WINDSHIELD BECAME A HAZE TOTALLY BLOTTING OUT CLEAR VISION OF THE CORNER. HAD THERE BEEN A PERSON OR ANY OBJECT IN THAT SPACE IT WOULD HAVE BEEN HIT. THAT WAS A PANIC FEELING I DID NOT NEED ! THE GM DEALER EARLIER THAT DAY COULD NOT SEE IT WELL BECAUSE THE SUNLIGHT WAS STILL HIGH IN THE SKY THUS NOT CAUSING...
#10838155 |
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON REENTERING THE VEHICLE TO RESTART IT, THE REAR WINDSHIELD WINDOW SHATTERED. THE CONTACT WAS UNCERTAIN OF HOW THE FAILURE OCCURRED DUE TO NO OBJECT ENCOUNTERED THE REAR WINDSHIELD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER AND AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,073.

Other 2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU Problem Areas

Engine 293 complaints Electrical System 218 complaints Unknown Or Other 169 complaints Power Train 161 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 150 complaints Service Brakes 92 complaints Electronic Stability Control Esc 76 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 48 complaints Steering 41 complaints Structurebody 33 complaints Suspension 19 complaints Air Bags 17 complaints Exterior Lighting 16 complaints Wheels 10 complaints Seat Belts 8 complaints Seats 6 complaints Structure 5 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 4 complaints Back Over Prevention Warnings 3 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 2 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 2 complaints Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking 2 complaints Parking Brake 2 complaints Structurebodytrunk Lid 2 complaints Tires 2 complaints Back Over Prevention Rearview System Braking 1 complaint Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 1 complaint Electrical Systemstarter Assembly 1 complaint Exterior Lightingtail Lights 1 complaint Forward Collision Avoidance Warnings 1 complaint Fuel System Gasoline 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemthrottlebodymanifold 1 complaint Hybrid Propulsion System 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkages 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontretractor 1 complaint Service Brakes Airantilockabs Warning Light 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum 1 complaint Tiressidewall 1 complaint Traction Control System 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlthrottle 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlthrottlethrottle Position Sensor Tps 1 complaint Visibility 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemrear Window 1 complaint Visibilityglass Siderear 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield 1 complaint Wheelsrim 1 complaint
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