One problem related to transmission gear indicator has 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 placing the car in park to shut off the vehicle, a message appears stating "action required" "shift to park. " the car is in park. Shifting in and out of park does not solve the issue. This intermittent problem occurred over about 3 months. Have to turn off lights manually or they won't go off. Dash light remain on longer than usual. Car battery finally died. Replaced the battery/ problem persists. When getting out of car and closing doors, horn honks 3 times. Remote not detected when getting in car again to go somewhere. Problem started shortly after warranty expired. Took to dealer, courtesy Chevrolet. Was told while the problem was not "common" it was a "known" issue. Never suggested this was something to look at any other time the car was in for service. Had to replace the shift gear. Cost $450 initially, but after complaining, they took off about $100. Was told that this is not covered by power train warranty even though NHTSA defines power train as including "shift lever/gear control and indicator devices. " there is a TSB out on this problem and many NHTSA complaints as well as Chevrolet message boards. Car has only 16,000 miles on it.