2016 Chevrolet Malibu suspension problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Vehicle will display on dashboard “Shift to park” while the vehicle is placed in “P”. The engine will turn off, but the power remains on until the battery is disconnected from the vehicle. Codes have been verified by the Chevrolet dealership.”
filed Apr 16, 2025
“The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that there was a popping noise in the rear-end of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the rear shock absorber outer housing was coming into contact with the shock. The vehicle was not…”
filed Aug 4, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other Malibu years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Malibu | 3 | 4% |
| 2020 Malibu | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 Malibu | 13 | 2% |
| 2017 Malibu | 10 | 1% |
| 2015 Malibu | 3 | 1% |
| 2014 Malibu | 8 | 2% |
| 2013 Malibu | 65 | 8% |
| 2012 Malibu | 10 | 1% |
| 2011 Malibu | 11 | 1% |
| 2010 Malibu | 13 | 1% |
| 2009 Malibu | 11 | 1% |
| 2008 Malibu | 15 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.