Two problems related to transmission failure 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.
Tl-the contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, the "reduce speed" warning light illuminated and the vehicle's speed was reduced to 40 mph. Simultaneously, a bell chimed and the check engine light illuminated as well. The contact stated that the vehicle would not accelerate beyond 40 mph. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle locked and unlocked itself on more than one occasion. Rydel Chevrolet of north ridge, California was made aware of the failure and replaced the engine at 5,000 miles but the failure recurred. Santa paula Chevrolet of santa paula, California was made aware of the failure and replaced that battery but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. On star was contacted and diagnosed that the engine and transmission throttle failed to function properly. The failure mileage was unknown. Ad.
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. While operating the vehicle, the messages "critical engine", "transmission failure", and an antilock braking message appeared. In addition, the vehicle experienced frequent stalling and reduction of speed at random. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (sale automall, 1053 hwy 258 n, kinston, nc) where it was diagnosed that the accelerator pedal assembly was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 31,000.