4.1

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
29,333 miles

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problem #3

Aug 262021

Malibu Hybrid

  • 49,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid. The contact stated while driving at 55 MPH, electrical system, power steering, and battery warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle proceeded to decelerate while the accelerator pedal was depressed. The battery saver warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the failure was due to the radio and an electrical failure. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V084000 (Electrical System) or 16V502000 (Electrical System, Power Train). The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 49,000.

- Delmar, DE, USA

problem #2

Apr 152018

Malibu Hybrid

  • 30,000 miles
Driving home, turned off highway, car stopped a few feet onto side road--no brakes, steering, nothing. The icon for the check engine came on and stayed on.(manual says it is the malfunction indicator lamp.) turned car off and tried to restart to put car in drive. No luck.; called for a tow. Waited almost 2 hours. Towed home. This was in the evening. Presently waiting for another tow to a Chevy dealership, the following day in the afternoon.

- Shamong, NJ, USA

problem #1

Feb 262017

Malibu Hybrid

  • 9,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu hybrid. While driving 70 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle restarted independently after five seconds. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician stated that the ECM may have possibly failed. The transmission was replaced. After the vehicle was serviced, a loud abnormal noise emitted from the transmission. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the computer systems were flashed, but the failure recurred. In addition, the sensors became inoperable. The vehicle was taken to another dealer, but the failure was unable to be determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was was 9,000. The VIN was unavailable.

- Murfreesboro, TN, USA