2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU Wheels Problems

10 NHTSA complaints on file

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Wheels Issues in the 2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU

10 wheels 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 Wheels Complaints

#11533373 |
I just bought this car 2 weeks ago. Had to replace the windshield wiper pump. There are at least 10 TSBs on the vehicle I'm on disability I can't afford to fix all that. The rear hub bearing was barely making noise when I bought it. Now tire feels like it's going to fall off. I believe there's a TSB on when you put the car in park and shut it off then it's not going in to gear even though it said it's into gear so I have to get that fixed as well. Can't Chevy fix thermostats just like I have to fix my mistakes in life.
#11408008 |
REDUCE ENGINE POWER LIGHT APPEARS WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY. THE CAR SLOWED DOWN LIGHTS FLASHED THEN IT STATED SOMETHING ABOUT 25 MPH. IT FLASHED SO FAST
#11364875 |
WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE BRAKE PEDAL WADE AN ABNORMAL GRINDING SOUND. THE CONTACT STATED THAT EXTRA EFFORT WAS NEEDED TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE ABS SYSTEM FAILED TO OPERATE AS DESIGNED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ON OCCASIONS THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE SLID BEFORE COMING TO A STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80877
#11209007 |
REAR WHEELS ARE CRACKED CAUSING VIBRATION AND AIR LEAK.
#11182070 |
THE REAR PASSENGER TIRE DOES NOT TURN WHILE DRIVING OR IT STARTS TO DRAG WHILE DRIVING.
#11120987 |
MY 2016 MALIBU HAS HAD TWO CONTINENTAL PROCONTACT TX TIRES FAIL BECAUSE OF THE SIDEWALL RADIALS BREAKING. THESE TIRES ARE UNSAFE. MY COWORKER HAS HAD THE SAME ISSUE. THE DEALER AND COMPANY KEEPS BLAMING THE ROADS. I HAVE OPERATED VEHICLES FOR 36 YEARS AND HAVE NEVER HAD A SIDEWALL FAILURE AND NOW I HAVE HAD 2 WITH THE SAME BRAND AND MODEL TIRE.
#11022757 |
THE VEHICLE CURRENTLY HAS 15,593 MILES AND 2 OF THE CONTINENTAL TIRES HAVE DEVELOPED BUBBLES AND HAVE BEEN REPLACED. VEHICLE LEASED NEW IN JUNE, 2016. BOTH CONTINENTAL AND GM CLAIM THEY DO NOT HAVE A PROBLEM AND HAVE DISREGARDED MY CONCERN. THE TIRES WERE REPLACED BY THE CHEV DEALER AT MY EXPENSE WITH GOODYEAR TIRES. I STILL HAVE 2 CONTINENTAL TIRES ON THE VEHICLE AND HAVE 22 MONTHS REMAINING ON MY LEASE AND I AM VERY CONCERNED. GM AND CONTINENTAL HAVE A BIG PROBLEM THEY ARE IGNORING. I HAVE WRITTEN TO GM'S CEO MARY BARRA, WHO PASSED MY CONCERN TO THE CUSTOMER SERVICE PEOPLE, BUT NOT THE SAFETY FOLKS AT GM.
#11004027 |
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, WHILE DRIVING, THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY SLIPPED AND HYDROPLANED. ON ANOTHER OCCASION, WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50-60 MPH AND MOVING TO THE RIGHT LANE, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE SPUN LEFT TO RIGHT UNTIL THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO REGAIN CONTROL. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SWEENEY CHEVROLET BUICK GMC (8010 MARKET ST, YOUNGSTOWN, OH 44512, (877) 360-5077) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ALIGNMENT WAS OFF AND ALL FOUR TIRES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 28,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
#10986049 |
CAR IS EQUIPPED WITH 19 INCH ALUMINUM ALLOY WHEELS AND 245/40/19 CONITPRO TIRES. IN MY FIRST 12, 000 MILES I HAVE HAD TWO BLOWOUTS AND TWO ADDITIONAL SIDEWALL BULGES REQUIRING TIRE REPLACEMENT FOR SAFETY REASONS. THAT'S RUINED 4 TIRES IN ONE YEAR. MY INFORMATION IS THAT BECAUSE OF THE SIZE OF THE WHEEL AND THE PROFILE/MAKE OF THE TIRE- THAT THIS PROBLEM HAS HAPPENED. WHAT CAN I DO TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE?
#10979909 |
CAR IS EQUIPPED WITH LOW PROFILE TIRES AND THEY GO FLAT WHEN VEHICLE STRIKES A POTHOLE. I HAD TO REPLACE ALL FOUR TIRES AFTER JUST 10,000 MILES(WENT FROM CONTINENTAL TO BRIDGESTONE). IMMEDIATELY AFTERWARDS, BETWEEN 10,000 AND 11,000 MILES, I WENT THROUGH 4 MORE TIRES DUE TO THIS TYPE OF TIRE STRIKING A POTHOLE. I HAVE BEEN DRIVING FOR 50 YEARS, HAD 3 FLAT AND 1 VANDALIZED TIRE AND NOW GONE THROUGH 8 TIRES IN 6 MONTHS!

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 Visibilitywiper 11 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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