Electrical System Related Problems of the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu

Table 1 shows 16 common electrical system related problems of the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. The number one most common problem is related to the electrical system (202 problems). The second most common problem is related to the alternator/generator/regulator (five problems).


Recently reported Electrical System problems of the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu

The Electrical System problem

My car caught on fire under the hood. As I was driving on road I heard a sound and my car started slowing down and smoke started coming from under the hood got out the car not a minute later flames of smoke engulfed the car   Read details...

The Alternator/generator/regulator problem

When vehicle comes to a stop and auto start happens, my radio shuts off. Battery sometimes does not hold charge. Could be the alternator or some kind of electrical misfire or contact. Doesn't happen every time vehicle is started.   Read details...

The Wiring problem

While driving, the car suddenly flashed the "reduced engine speed" message, and the engine warning light came on. The vehicle would not exceed 20 mph after the message came on. The earliest dealership appointment was for 1/20/20 in a city approximately 30 minutes away; I called the   Read details...


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