Engine And Engine Cooling Related Problems of the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu

Table 1 shows 17 common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. The number one most common problem is related to the engine and engine cooling (229 problems). The second most common problem is related to the check engine light on (39 problems).

Table 1. Engine And Engine Cooling related problems of Chevrolet Malibu

Problem Category	Number of Problems
Engine And Engine Cooling problems	229
Check Engine Light On problems	39
Car Stall problems	8
Engine Shut Off Without Warning problems	8
Engine Clicking And Tapping Noises problems	3
Engine Failure problems	2
Engine Head Gasket Leaking problems	2
Engine Oil Leaking problems	2
Gas Recirculation Valve (egr Valve) problems	1
Service Engine Light On problems	1
Engine Grinding Noise problems	1
Vehicle Overheat problems	1
Water Pump problems	1
Engine Belts And Pulleys problems	1
Cooling Fan problems	1
Engine Funny Noise problems	1
Engine Stall problems	1

Recently reported Engine And Engine Cooling problems of the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu

The Engine And Engine Cooling problem

On 04/28/2026, when diagnosing a reoccurring check engine light on the vehicle at a chevy certified service, the mechanic "borescoped cylinder 4 and found significant scuffs on the cylinder wall which along with the misfires indicate a cracked piston. Read details...

The Check Engine Light On problem

We got a check engine light on. Checked for codes and p2097 came up. Vehicle has some hesitation when accelerating. Read details...

The Car Stall problem

Tl-the contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. Contact stated that while driving at various speeds the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact manged place his foot on the brake pedal place the vehicle in park. Read details...

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