2016 Chevrolet Malibu Review

2016 Chevrolet Malibu is a Sedan 4-dr style car measuring 193.80 in length and 57.60 in height. Made in United States, 2016 Chevrolet Malibu has 7 trims priced by the manufacturer at 30,920 with just total of 8 recalls in the past 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. It’s seating 5 people with 4 doors and a rank size of 15.80 gallon. The engine is 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V and uses 27 of gasoline in the city and 27 on highways.

Make: Chevrolet
Model: Malibu
Trims Available: 7
Location: UNITED STATES
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Engine: 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 6A
Driveline: FWD
Seats: 5
MSRP: $30,920 USD
MPG: 22 City / 32 HWY
Tires: P245/45R18
Tank Size: 16 gallon

Chevrolet Malibu 2016 Trims

2016 Chevrolet Malibu LS

Engine: 1.5L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 27 City / 37 HWY

2016 Chevrolet Malibu 1FL

Engine: 1.5L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR

2016 Chevrolet Malibu 1LT

Engine: 1.5L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 27 City / 37 HWY

2016 Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Engine: 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 22 City / 32 HWY

2016 Chevrolet Malibu 2LZ

Engine: 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 22 City / 32 HWY

2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Engine: 1.8L L4 DOHC 16V HYBRID
Transmission: CVT
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 47 City / 46 HWY

2016 Chevrolet Malibu L

Engine: 1.5L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 27 City / 37 HWY

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Safety and Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

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IIHS Crash Test

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Safety & Recalls

Recall 16V125000 started on /Date(1456894800000-0500)/.

Summary: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Colorado vehicles manufactured January 19, 2016, to February 2, 2016, Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured January 9, 2016, to January 26, 2016, and 2016 GMC Canyon vehicles manufactured January 21, 2016, to February 4, 2016. The driver frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in the event of a high speed crash.

Consequence: An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver side frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began on April 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 28030.

Recall 16V151000 started on /Date(1457672400000-0500)/.

Summary: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016 Malibu vehicles manufactured February 16, 2016, to March 5, 2016. The two weld studs that mount the front and rear side impact air bags may fracture and separate from the air bag during deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 214, "Side Impact Protection."

Consequence: Fractured weld studs may allow the side air bag to move out of position during deployment, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began on April 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 31820.

Recall 16V084000 started on /Date(1455166800000-0500)/.

Summary: Genera Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Camaro, Malibu, Silverado and GMC Sierra vehicles. The radio may intermittently fail to provide an audio warning when the key has been left in the ignition and the door is opened or when the driver does not fasten their seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection", and/or 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Consequence: An unbelted driver is at a greater risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. The recall began on March 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 15808.

Recall 16V272000 started on /Date(1462420800000-0400)/.

Summary: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured March 7, 2016, through March 12, 2016. The memory chip in the electronic brake control module (EBCM) may fail and cause the loss of electronically controlled brake systems including anti-lock brakes (ABS) and electronic stability control (ESC). As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."

Consequence: If the EBCM fails the primary braking system will still function, however, the loss of ABS and ESC increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install a replacement EBCM, free of charge. The recall began on June 17, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020). GM's number for this recall is 39440.

Recall 16V502000 started on /Date(1467691200000-0400)/.

Summary: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Buick Verano and 2016 Chevrolet Malibu as the electronic park lock lever may allow the ignition key to be removed without the transmission being in PARK. Also, certain 2013 Buick Encore, 2011 Buick Regal, 2013-2014 Buick Verano, 2011-2016 Chevrolet Cruze, 2010-2013 Chevrolet Equinox 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu, and 2011-2013 GMC Terrain vehicles may have been serviced with similar defective replacement electronic park lock levers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."

Consequence: If the key is removed without the transmission in PARK, the vehicle may rollaway as occupants are exiting, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the key cylinder lock housing, free of charge. The recall began on October 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick 1-800-521-7300, and GMC 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 50490 and 50491.

Recall 16V781000 started on /Date(1477454400000-0400)/.

Summary: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured November 18, 2015, to June 7, 2016. The fabric of the side-impact air bag cushion may tear during deployment.

Consequence: If the air bag tears during deployment, the air bag may not perform as designed, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the air bag module, free of charge. The recall began October 27, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 16079.

Recall 18V358000 started on /Date(1527739200000-0400)/.

Summary: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 GMC Canyon, 2016-2017 Buick Envision, 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado and Malibu, 2017-2018 GMC Acadia, 2018 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The high pressure fuel pump may detach from its mounting flange, possibly resulting in the pump damaging the high pressure fuel line.

Consequence: A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump, and high pressure fuel pipe, free of charge. The recall began July 2, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18188.

Recall 18V400000 started on /Date(1528948800000-0400)/.

Summary: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. During servicing, a Passenger Presence System (PPS) may have been installed that was not correctly calibrated to the vehicle's seat type. As a result, the PPS may not properly identify an adult passenger from a child passenger in the front passenger seat, potentially causing the air bag to not deploy when it should, or causing the air bag to deploy when it shouldn't.

Consequence: In the event of a crash, improper air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger PPS seat service kit, free of charge. The recall began August 7, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 18208.

FAQ

One of the main issues about the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu is related to the latest recall where "an improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury". 2016 Chevrolet Malibu is ranked 5 in safety ratings, which is higher then the rating for 2015 Chevrolet Malibu.

The 2016 Chevrolet Malibu has NHTSA crash test rating of 5 and IIHS Crash test rating of 5.

Vinlookup has no data to assist you in this question.

If you consider used 2016 Chevrolet Malibu look at maintenance fees and average fuel economy compared to similar models. 2016 Chevrolet Malibu’s uses 1 gallon of fuel for 27 miles, which is lower then 2015 Chevrolet Malibu.

2016 Chevrolet Malibu is made in United States between 1981 to 2021.

Chevrolet All models of 2016

Chevrolet Camaro

$0 - $30,920
27 City / 37 HWY
7 Trims
5
1
1.5L L4 DOHC 16V

Chevrolet Caprice

$0 - $30,920
27 City / 37 HWY
7 Trims
5
1
1.5L L4 DOHC 16V

Chevrolet City Express

$0 - $30,920
27 City / 37 HWY
7 Trims
5
1
1.5L L4 DOHC 16V

Chevrolet Colorado

$0 - $30,920
27 City / 37 HWY
7 Trims
5
1
1.5L L4 DOHC 16V

Chevrolet Corvette

$0 - $30,920
27 City / 37 HWY
7 Trims
5
1
1.5L L4 DOHC 16V

Chevrolet Cruze

$0 - $30,920
27 City / 37 HWY
7 Trims
5
1
1.5L L4 DOHC 16V

Chevrolet Cruze Limited

$0 - $30,920
27 City / 37 HWY
7 Trims
5
1
1.5L L4 DOHC 16V

Chevrolet Equinox

$0 - $30,920
27 City / 37 HWY
7 Trims
5
1
1.5L L4 DOHC 16V

Chevrolet Express

$0 - $30,920
27 City / 37 HWY
7 Trims
5
1
1.5L L4 DOHC 16V

Chevrolet Impala

$0 - $30,920
27 City / 37 HWY
7 Trims
5
1
1.5L L4 DOHC 16V

Chevrolet Impala Limited

$0 - $30,920
27 City / 37 HWY
7 Trims
5
1
1.5L L4 DOHC 16V

Chevrolet Malibu

$0 - $30,920
27 City / 37 HWY
7 Trims
5
1
1.5L L4 DOHC 16V

Chevrolet Malibu Limited

$0 - $30,920
27 City / 37 HWY
7 Trims
5
1
1.5L L4 DOHC 16V

Chevrolet S10 Blazer

$0 - $30,920
27 City / 37 HWY
7 Trims
5
1
1.5L L4 DOHC 16V

Chevrolet Silverado 1500

$0 - $30,920
27 City / 37 HWY
7 Trims
5
1
1.5L L4 DOHC 16V

Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD

$0 - $30,920
27 City / 37 HWY
7 Trims
5
1
1.5L L4 DOHC 16V

Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD

$0 - $30,920
27 City / 37 HWY
7 Trims
5
1
1.5L L4 DOHC 16V

Chevrolet Sonic

$0 - $30,920
27 City / 37 HWY
7 Trims
5
1
1.5L L4 DOHC 16V

Chevrolet Spark

$0 - $30,920
27 City / 37 HWY
7 Trims
5
1
1.5L L4 DOHC 16V

Chevrolet Spark EV

$0 - $30,920
27 City / 37 HWY
7 Trims
5
1
1.5L L4 DOHC 16V

Chevrolet SS

$0 - $30,920
27 City / 37 HWY
7 Trims
5
1
1.5L L4 DOHC 16V

Chevrolet Suburban

$0 - $30,920
27 City / 37 HWY
7 Trims
5
1
1.5L L4 DOHC 16V

Chevrolet Tahoe

$0 - $30,920
27 City / 37 HWY
7 Trims
5
1
1.5L L4 DOHC 16V

Chevrolet Traverse

$0 - $30,920
27 City / 37 HWY
7 Trims
5
1
1.5L L4 DOHC 16V

Chevrolet Trax

$0 - $30,920
27 City / 37 HWY
7 Trims
5
1
1.5L L4 DOHC 16V

Chevrolet Volt

$0 - $30,920
27 City / 37 HWY
7 Trims
5
1
1.5L L4 DOHC 16V

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