Two problems related to starter have been reported for the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu based on all problems reported for the 2016 Malibu.
When going to start the vehicle with foot on the brake pedal and push start button it makes a click sound and shows a check engine light as well as stability control message appears in the dash. It's not an issue of a dead battery or faulty starter. It happens once or twice a day. When I come back about a hr later I again apply the brake pedal and push the start button and after a few tries of it reading the same check engine stability control message it starts up. Along with this happening when I'm driving and come to a stop at a stop sign or traffic light, the auto stop engages as it should only the vehicle completely dies. But when I let off the brake it doesnt start back up as normal. Only to have to put it in park and apply the brake and hope it starts back up. After reading into this on various forums this seems to be a common recurring issue. Only no answers as to why or what causes this problem.
Tl the contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled everytime it was stopped at a red light or stop sign. The vehicle had to be shut off and then restarted. The contact stated that the failure began around may of 2017. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer where it was diagnosed that the starter failed and needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and opened case number: 8-3961924193. The approximate failure mileage was 89,000.