The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while driving 70 mph, the engine power reduced warning light illuminated with the accelerator pedal depressed. The vehicle started to decelerate. The contact coasted the vehicle to the shoulder of the roadway, turned the vehicle off and back on which resume back to normal operation. The contact aslo mentioned that while the brake pedal was depressed, the vehicle hesitated and jerked forward. The vehicle was taken to friendly Chevrolet (7501 highway 65 ne, fridley, mn 55432) where it was diagnosed and it was determined that the vacuum pump and accelerator pedal assembly needed to be replaced. The accelerator pedal assembly was repaired however, the vacuum pump was not. The failure recurred with the brake pedal. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact was informed that the VIN was not subjected to a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

- Minneapolis, MN, USA

Braking system error with the booster, pressure sensor, booster pump. Car is not braking correctly and causing driving issues along either not being able to brake correctly. When driving on the highway the car may nor may not stop in time to avoid a crash.

- Austin, TX, USA

We had been driving for over an hour to our destination as I came to the second red light that was right past one we just passed with no problems, the brakes made a loud noise underneath the car and brakes would not work. As I pulled to the side of the road, you had to press brakes with both feet and everytime it would make a loud sound.

- Douglas, GA, USA

The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated 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: 16V272000 (electronic stability control) however, the VIN was not included. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 76,000.

- Washington, DC, USA

When braking to stop at light sometimes my car will jerk like it is trying to take off. Will have to push hard on the brake pedal to get it to stop. Won't happen for a while then it will happen 4 to 5 times in a row then won't happen again for a while. Sometime I feel like my car is going to jump out of control.

- Bloomington, IL, USA

The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while attempting to pull out of the driveway there was an abnormal sound coming from underneath the vehicle. The contact then stated that while driving approximately 15 mph and attempting to make a left turn, the brake pedal was depressed but required added effort to stop the vehicle. The stability trac control system warning light illuminated. Don brown Chevrolet located at 2244 kings highway blvd, saint louis, mo 63110 phone number 314-282-7887) was contacted by phone and informed of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 16V272000 (electronic stability control). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000.

- Saint Louis, MO, USA

The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving and attempting to stop for a traffic light, the brake pedal was depressed but required extra effort to slow and stop the vehicle. The contact stated that the brake pedal was firm. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the front tires and the front brake pads were replaced however, the failure recurred. Landers Buick GMC located at 78 goodman rd E, southaven, ms 38671, (662)349-5600, was contacted and an appointment was made to have the vehicle repaired which was still pending. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 16V272000 (electronic stability control).the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 57,000.

- Southaven, MS, USA

Vehicle purchased in September 2015 with 18 miles. 3 weeks later when brakes were pressed, they started making this grinding sound. The sound appeared occasionally every few months for a few seconds. Brake noise still occasionally occurring in 2019, dealerships said it's just moisture. Think it's something else. 3 weeks after purchase engine light comes on with code P2097, then light cuts off a few days later, dealer states just needs computer update. The engine light keeps coming on every few months reading the same code P2097. Receive a shift to park message when vehicle is in park and off, have to cut vehicle on and off until the message disappears. Took to dealership paid $300 to replace a sensor. Still experiencing the same problem every few weeks. The vehicle runs fine minus these reoccurring issues since purchased.

- Chula Vista, CA, USA

After filling up with gas, brakes started making a loud noise and seemed like they were slipping. The first time was on Monday, October 21. There were no check engine light came on. After 20 minutes of driving the sound stopped and brakes seemed fine. Again on October 28th, the exact thing happened after getting gas. The check engine light came on briefly and went off. After 30 minutes of driving the issue stopped. The same thing happened on October 29th after getting gas. The check engine light came on and has stayed on. The brakes made the same loud noise and slipping for about 15 minutes, then were fine. I stopped at O'reilly's to get the check engine light code. It said "break booster pressure sensor" error. Mileage 134,000 when first happened, currently 134,511 miles. Unfortunately this isn't the first issue I've had with this car. Purchased January 29, 2016, gasket leaked water in cabin 6/16@37K, vehicle stalling multiple times 7/16-10/16@45K-60K no issue found, mass air flow sensor replaced 11/16@70K, stalling again in traffic 12/16@70K no issue found, engine power reduced 1/17@71K no issue found, engine power reduced 1/17@72K accelerator sensor replaced, stalling again multiple times 2/17-9/17@75K no issues found, shift to park message when in park 11/17-2/18@80K entire gear shift replaced. Continued to have intermittent stalling/sluggish issues. Service stabilitrack error with engine shutdown after autostop 11/18-12/18@98K diagnosed as battery in trunk (no battery actually in the trunk) issue continued to 1/19, battery replaced 1/19 by another dealership. Extended warranty ended 2/19 due to mileage. Check engine light only came on for 3 of the issues listed above. Car was taken to 2 authorized Chevrolet dealerships for all issues except current braking issue.

- Castor, LA, USA

The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle did not stop when the brake pedal was depressed. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the brake booster pressure sensor failed and needed replacement. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 62,114.

- Springdale, MD, USA

The brake pedal squeaks whenever I step it, as a 2016 car. This problem really should not occur. Also, I research online and found out that I am not the only one who have this problem. Many Chevy users, indeed Malibu users reported this problems online.

- Oakland, CA, USA

As I was driving from the va hospital in new orleans coming down the high rise bridge in dead traffic the car cut off the breaks got stiff it wouldnt start back up the engine power reduced light came on the stearing couldnt be controlled I thought I was going to die rolling out of control down the bridge thank god poeople moved out the way it could have been really bad I struggled to turn the stearing wheel so I wouldnt go of the side of the bridge and I finally rolled all the way down the bridge and got on the side I sat for alittle tried to start it the brakes was so stiff that it wouldnt start at first then I pushed hard and it started but the breaks didnt work and it would only go 20 to 30 miles an hour every time I hit the breaks the car would turn off I feared for my life because I had two more bridges to go over until I got home and been sitting at home no transpertation called Chevy matt bowers and they told me I had to pay to have it towed plus pay $135 dollars an hour for them to just look at im a disabled veteran I bought this brand new car thinking it was liable transpertation to get me back and forth to my doctors I bought this cxar brand new in 2016 and had nothing but problems with it im not a healthy man and I depend on this to get me to my doctors I get alittle money and didnt buy this car so it could break down this early in time I trusted them with my life and they told me I wouldnt have any problems getting to my doctors at the veterans hospital in new orleans.

- Pearl River, LA, USA

The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving 60 mph, the reduce power in the engine warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle gradually began to lose power. The contact pulled over and restarted the vehicle; however, the vehicle would not travel over 60 mph. The contact also stated that the brakes failed while approaching a stop light. While depressing the brake pedal, the brakes failed to respond in a timely matter. The contact took the vehicle to all american Chevrolet of killeen (1802 E central Texas expy, killeen, tx 76541, 254-213-5397) where it was diagnosed that the brake booster and vacuum pump were defective and the battery was overcharged. The contact was informed that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 16V521000 (hybrid propulsion system) and 16V272000 (electronic stability control). The contact was informed by the dealer that due to the bumper to bumper warranty, a recall repair could not be performed on the vehicle. The vehicle remained in the possession of the dealer. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 71,493.

- Copperas Cove, TX, USA

The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving approximately 60 mph, the brake system malfunctioned and the vehicle would not immediately stop. During the failure, the brake pedal could not be depressed and seized. The vehicle was taken to autonation Chevrolet gilbert (3215 S. auto way, gilbert, AZ) where it was diagnosed that the brake vacuum pump was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 100,000.

- Gilbert, AZ, USA

The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving 70 mph with the cruise control activated, the vehicle failed to stop or slow down when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact had to drive onto the shoulder at speeds of more than 55 mph in order to avoid crashing into oncoming traffic. During the incident, a 911 call was made and police responded by pushing the vehicle into a median in order stop it and prevent the vehicle from crashing into other vehicles. A police report was filed. The contact stated that the emergency brake did not operate and the stop/start button was pressed, but did not turn off the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to bale Chevrolet (13101 chnal pkwy, little rock, ar) where it was diagnosed that the engine vacuum fractured and caused the braking system to fail. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided case number: 9-531-1269174. No further assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 95,000.

- North Little Rock, AR, USA

Takata recall my car has completely shut off on me twice in traffic now, this is dangerous because you loose control of your steering and brake system luckily both times I was not going at a high speed and I let the car slow on it's own, but there are no error codes popping up, no type of warning at all that something is wrong with the car. Sometimes it won't start in the morning so at first I thought it was the battery or remote battery so I changed both it started working for about a week so I thought the issue was fixed but it still cuts off a few times a day, like today it wouldn't start and when I finally got it started my heat and air conditioning system would not work, other times my home screen will be completely black and no power to it. I hope whatever is going on with these vehicles are fixed soon because it is very scary and dangerous when this happens especially in the middle of traffic. Another thing when my car is stationary and it won't start I will push the push to start button you will here a clicking sound and the engine light will flash but the engine will not turn on once I do get it started I get the word stabiletrak, so I took my car to the Chevy dealer once again and they are not able to find anything wrong with it.

- Colorado Springs, CO, USA

'takata recall' I found 2 recalls that match the systems of my vehicle perfectly however when I put my VIN in. The recalls do not come up. Here are the recall numbers I am referring to. 51230, and 39440. When the engine power reduced happens usually on the highway only has happened a few times on the street. When braking a noice is coming from under the hood and the engine light comes on.

- Bolingbrook, IL, USA

Engine power reduced light. The car wont go over 20-30mph. Brakes malfunction causing a small fender bender. Its hard to start wont stay running. It even lost power on the hwy a few times before the wreck.

- Chattanooga, TN, USA

I was driving northbound on I-435 when avoiding an accident. I pressed my brake as hard as I could. My vehicle did not stop so to avoid causing a serious accident I went off road in the center of the two highways. After hitting the guardrail to stop my vehicle from falling inbetween the overpass. My airbags did not deploy. I feel some concern after having my breaks checked and told they were good. Then if I'm at stop and I release the break for my car to start back up. I give it a second and then press the peddle it does not move which has almost caused me to hold up traffic or almost being hit when vehicles were at safe distances.

- Kansas City, MO, USA

In December of 2018 on a road trip, my brakes failed; I literally had to slam on the brakes to get the car to stop. This happened on the Pennsylvania turnpike, with myself, my mother and my 5 year old daughter in the car. You can imagine the fear I felt at that time. Thankfully, I was able to merge onto the shoulder of the road and wait for a tow truck. My car was taken to a Chevrolet dealership in harrisburg, pa and it took them a week to replace the vacuum pump. July 2019 I notice that my engine light is on and there is a message on my dashboard that states 'reduced engine power.' I immediately made an appointment for service at the dealership that I initially purchased the car from. My car has been there since Tuesday, July 23, 2019 and they tell me that the 'anti-lock brake' system has failed and they are still trying to pinpoint why the engine light is on. The dealership suggested that we take the car home and bring it on another day, but again, leaving the dealership, the brake pedal became stiff and we could not apply pressure to it! they have since replaced the vacuum pump again.

- Philadelphia, PA, USA