10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 1 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 26,990 miles
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The driver's side door latch screws are backing out. This is causing the door to become unlatched from the door frame and cause the door to open during driving conditions. This also allows water to enter the passenger compartment.
- San Antonio, TX, USA
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that water entered the vehicle from the high mount brake light. The failure caused water damage and mold to the headliner, trunk, and rear seats of the vehicle. The dealer (bergstrom Chevrolet of madison, 1345 applegate rd, madison, wi) was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not covered in their extended warranty. The manufacturer was also made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 88,000.
- Deforest, WI, USA
Assuming that rear windshield has been leaking into trunk probably since the first rain/snow after car was purchased. (car purchased in 2016) as of August 2018, dash will prompt to shift into park once vehicle is turned off even though car is in park. Vehicle must be turned off and on multiple times because warning goes away.
- Worthington, OH, USA
Noticed mildew smell in trunk of vehicle and apparent water marks on bulkhead on inside of trunk. Carpet also wet, especially towards front of trunk compartment. First started noticing issues below 5000 miles.
- Warrensburg, MO, USA
Large amount of water has accumulated in my trunk near my spare tire. My trunk has also began to grow mold. The water is also leaking into my car and causing water stains.
- Blacklick, OH, USA
Check engine light came on said reduced engine power. Also water was leaking into the car from rear brake light
- San Antonio, TX, USA
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving various speeds, a squeaking noise was heard coming from the rear of the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to lou bachrodt Chevrolet pompano beach (1801 w atlantic blvd, pompano beach, fl 33069, 954-590-0196) where the technician was unable to duplicate the failure. The failure recurred several times and the vehicle was taken back to the same dealer. The technician took the rear end apart and lubricated the parts, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact back to the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 19,000.
- Ft Lauderdale, FL, USA
The 3rd break light (above rear windsheild) is leaking into my vehicle and trunk. This is a hazard for electrical failure to the break light, as well as the growth of mold and or rust in the vehicle as well as the trunk and spare tire. During rain the passengers become soaked with water.
- San Jacinto , CA, USA
Rear window leaking while raining or car wash. Several complaints from other owners as well
- Winters, CA, USA
- Buffalo, NY, USA