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Leased a 2016 LS Malibu Silver Color
Guy, 09/14/2016
2016 Chevrolet Malibu LS 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
45 of 49 people found this review helpful
Its a giant car so if will probably meet your space needs. I think I got an amazing deal. I would have had to pay the same amount for a leasing a corolla but with a low residual. I think its too big for a single guy like me but I its way more comfy than the compact sedans I test drove. I liked the ride and apple carplay and guided rearview camera is cool. Keyless entry Yes Please. Push Start button. Apple car play is amazing. It comes with onstar so I can have wifi within car, locate my car from my phone and even lock it. If your car has remote start it will let you do it from your phone as well. I will not end up continuing onstar because I am usually driving it alone and my phone internet is enough. The nice thing is the tech stuff comes with all trims but since its LS the interior doesn't come bells and whistles but its better than the basic trim of most (non luxury) compact sedans. Edmunds is right about the screen getting stains. Acceleration is not mind blowing in the start but does get the job done. You are not going to win races but you are not going to feel that its underpowered either. Mileage is not phenomenal but its not a deal breaker either. I was nervous about the start and stop but it never bothered me at all. I am single and fresh out of grad school and got this as my first car. My only regret is that I shouldn't have gotten this nice of a car but I think price wise it made a lot of sense. Its quite and handles bumpy road well. I had no trouble in acceleration at high speeds. Me and my sister went on a long trip and loved it. I love the looks of ford fusion but not a fan of how they their price and interior that comes with base trims. My personal opinion is that the interior of Malibu is a lot better than fusion interior and I love the infotainment (Did I mention carplay). I got compliments for the exterior so yeah I would definitely recommend it. If you can afford I would definitely recommend do get safety features like blind spot because the pillars are kind of thick.
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Chevy should be ashamed
Matt Purkins, 08/09/2018
2016 Chevrolet Malibu LS Fleet 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
71 of 79 people found this review helpful
All the reviews were so positive on this car.....it has been nothing but a lemon since it left the lot. Constantly have the check engine light on for anything from emission sensor to transmission issues. Gas pedal shorted out going 55 mph. Needed pistons replaced at 61,000 (conveniently after the warranty ran out). Stabiltrack goes out but when you turn car off and restart it's fine. It's lost power and died on an interstate twice. Now it's in the shop with electrical issues. Won't stop overheating. Needs a new battery because something is draining it. Starter is fried. The last time I was able to drive it the message screen told me to roll my windows down! GM won't stand behind it....they tell me to talk to the dealer. Dealer says it's between GM and me. I will never own another GM product. Bought because I needed a reliable car with good MPG. It's spent most of the last year in the shop. So disappointed in Chevy and their dealerships.
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Has some good traits and some bad traits
Ken, 06/22/2016
2016 Chevrolet Malibu LT 4dr Sedan w/1LT (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
57 of 64 people found this review helpful
I have a lease for a 2016 Chevy Malibu LT1. There are some nice things about the car that I like, but there are quite a few areas that need improvement. First the good points: 1) The style of the car is very sharp. 2) The 1.5 liter turbo engine is surprisingly pretty good on acceleration. 3) The interior looks like a high-end luxury car with a few exceptions (see bad points). Next, the bad points: 1) The 7" Infotainment system is severely limited in that it does not provide a hands-free voice command interface to my smartphone over bluetooth. Instead, you have to use the touch-screen to make phone calls or play music via bluetooth. 2) There are hardly any storage compartments for things like sunglasses, coins, etc. The only storage compartments are on the doors, in the armrest and in the glove box. I have driven other cars that have change-holders, sunglasses holders, and other various storage compartments that are more convenient than what the Malibu provides. 3) The AutoStop feature can be annoying at times. It shuts the engine off too quickly when easing to a stop, especially if you are using the brake to ease forward into a parking space or the garage.
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Too many problems
Carlene , 06/04/2020
updated 06/05/2023
2016 Chevrolet Malibu L 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
16 of 17 people found this review helpful
Purchased 2016 Chevy Malibu October 19, 2016. 1. March 7, 2017...Miles 3501 open recall 17019, Stochastic pre ignition causing cracked piston. 2. Nov 21, 2017...Miles 9,454 1st radio problem no sound, no visual 3. May 30, 2018...miles13,121 water found in trunk musty, replaced everything, back seat, and trunk. The 3rd brake light was not installed properly. 4. March 4, 2019, ...miles 18,557. Went for oil change and was told I had an oil leak. (I did not have any prior since we had just had a new driveway put in and I would have seen it) was told it was lower oil pan gasket. They replaced it. 5. March 25, 2019. ..miles 19,125 Another oil pan leak upper. Replaced. 6. April 11, 2019....miles 19,413 Another oil leak. 7. October 8, 2019....miles 24,163...Radio not working unable to go to dealer had to go to Boston. But went to dealer it worked the next day ..couldn’t do anything. But reported. 8. October 10, 2019...miles 24,500...radio out again at 730pm unable to bring to dealer closed. Couldn’t do anything again it was working again. WARRANTY ended October 19, 2019... 3 years.. 30,000 miles Miles was 24,500 9. November 3, 2019.....radio out again 700 pm 10. November 14, 2019.....radio out again this time AM brought it to dealer. Was told now it was out of warranty cost $700.00 .. I told them problem was prior to this. Called Detroit GM got a case number. They finally replaced it no cost. 11. December 5,2019 ...replaced radio broke faceplate. 12. December 9, 2019...replaced faceplate. 13. May 20, 2020...miles 28,496...check engine light code p0300 from on Star. Emission problem. Towed to dealer 5/22 got a loaner car since now they had to replace the ENGINE piston problems. Covered under power train warranty. Got it back June 3,2020.
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Refined car that does everything well
greg128, 05/18/2016
2016 Chevrolet Malibu Premier 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
20 of 22 people found this review helpful
Just leased a new 2016 Malibu Premier mostly for the wife but also for me (have a company truck). It does everything exceedingly well. It looks fantastic in and out. The 2.0 Turbo is a gem, and is very smooth and quiet even from outside of the car. Maximum torque is available from 2000-5000 RPM and combined with the 8 speed transmission it is rewardingly responsive at all speeds. That combined with the lighter weight and excellent steering it feels to me almost like a sports sedan, and I have had a few sports cars in the past. The ride is firm and composed, and the cabin attractive and quiet. This replaced my wife's 2008 Saturn Aura with the 3.6 V-6 which had plenty of power but which wasn't readily available from the 6 speed transmission unless it was punched. The Malibu power comes on early and strong with only partial throttle inputs as the 8 speed eagerly downshifts when asked. I had reservations about the Turbo 4 and not sure about its long term reliability but not too worried as this engine has been used by GM for a number of years and the car is leased so that is not an issue to me. It is also agile and light on its feet around corners and has a far more rigid structure compared to her Saturn, which I liked very much. The technology is amazing. The My Link interface is intuitive and fairly easy to use. The navigation has a second integrated window that shows what the road actually looks like, including the number of lanes on the road. Voice commands work failry well. Blind spot alerts in the mirrors and moving vehicle alerts when backing up also work well. The Bose sound system sounds good to me. There are some downsides...no spare tire (bought a bunch of tire plugs...also has roadside assistance for 5 years...although I might spring for an optional spare)....and my wife mentioned the noticeable downshifts from the transmission which I told her was normal and frankly don't bother me. Premium fuel is "recommended" which tells me performance and mileage will be less with regular. In mostly city driving we are seeing about 22 MPG. On the highway it is indicating around 35 MPG according to the trip computer. In summation, other than more power (probably not practical with FWD) I can't see how the driving experience could get much better.
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Motor poorly made
meme71173, 12/15/2017
2016 Chevrolet Malibu LS 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
36 of 41 people found this review helpful
GM is having trouble with the motors dropping the pistons. Instead of replacing parts to correct the problem. They have decided to change the oil type the car uses and do adjustments to the computer to try and correct the problem. Not a good fix, my 2016 Malibu dropped a piston at 67000 miles, and it was well maintenance. I would not recommend this car to anyone.
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Fantastic! Base engine is definitely adequate
James, 05/19/2016
2016 Chevrolet Malibu LS Fleet 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
14 of 15 people found this review helpful
Spent 6 days and over 800 miles driving the new model Malibu as a rental. Surprisingly, this was the new 2016 model and not the 2016 Limited that you would typically find in a rental fleet. I currently own a 2015 Malibu 1LT and love it as well. I would say that the new 1.5L base engine in the new 2016 Malibu is definitely adequate. Acceleration is not going to push you back into your seat, but is certainly adequate, even for merging into high speed traffic in Washington DC with short on-ramps (I know, rare that you ever have to merge into "high speed" traffic in DC!). The seats were especially comfortable in the front. While I prefer the leather in my 2015 Malibu, the cloth seats were exceptionally comfortable for long drives (3+ hours at a time). My rear-seat, adult passengers did comment they felt the seats in my 2015 1LT were more comfortable than these in the new 2016; however, they did state that they weren't uncomfortable nor did they feel cramped. I was very impressed with the fuel economy of the 1.5L base engine as, just like I get in my 2.5L 2015 Malibu, I averaged 40+ mpg on the highway at 60-65mph speeds. If you are willing to sacrifice fuel economy, the 2.0L turbo sounds like it provides very nice power; however, the fuel economy of the 1.5L combined with very adequate acceleration make this a definite winner in my book.
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A great mid size car that checks all the boxes
BTM, 06/27/2016
2016 Chevrolet Malibu LT 4dr Sedan w/1LT (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
29 of 33 people found this review helpful
I read a lot of reviews and drove several cars before deciding to lease the Malibu. While I have only owned this for a little over a week, I am very happy with my decision. It is very quiet and comfortable. If I had to sum the car up in one word I would say it is smooth. Also, it is averaging 33mpg with mixed highway and city driving which is good for a car with this much interior room, trunk size, etc. The 1.5L engine definitely has adequate acceleration in any situation I have driven in including interstate driving. Since I have only had this a week, I cannot report on its reliability but I will submit a follow up in a few months. Overall I believe this is a very good choice for anyone looking at a mid sized car.
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After 4 Years - Still very satisfied.
Chris, 06/14/2016
updated 12/02/2019
2016 Chevrolet Malibu LT 4dr Sedan w/1LT (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
33 of 38 people found this review helpful
We purchased a new 2016 Chevrolet Malibu LT-1 with the Convenience and Technology, Leather, and Driver Confidence packages in December of 2015. We have enjoyed the car for the 4 years we have owned it. We have put nearly 40,000 miles on the car and have averaged nearly 33 mpg overall. Straight highway driving averages approximately 37 mpg. The ride is extremely quiet and comfortable. The seating is great (I am 6'5) in both the front and back. There is plenty of room in the trunk for our trips to our baseball tournaments. The exterior gets stares everywhere we go -- love the body style. The engine acceleration won't knock you back in your seat but it is fine for our driving habits. It also does very well in the snow and rain and gripping on the highway. The safety features are awesome! Lane assist, front, side, and rear warnings, blind side warning, etc. are definitely worth the upgrade. Our complaints are small but include a lack of storage for coins and sunglasses, a lack of dual climate controls, and no memory settings on the driver's seat. We are now at approximately 40,000 miles on our car (after 48 months) and we have averaged 32.5 mpg with a combination of city and highway driving. Our best was 41 mpg of straight highway driving. We still love the car with no new complaints. One of the best parts is that there are not very many of the redesigned Malibu on the road even after a 4 years on the market. My wife still gets compliments on the car nearly every where she goes. Negatives: There have been several recalls but it is the first year model of the redesign. The local Chevy dealership has taken care of each to our satisfaction. The biggest negative is the resale value of the Malibu has dropped incredibly fast. The car has lost almost $20,000 in value over the past 4 years. If you can find a used Malibu, I would highly recommend you buy it. It will be a great car at a very reasonable price.
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Amazing daily commute and long trips car!
Guy, 08/27/2016
updated 08/29/2018
2016 Chevrolet Malibu LT 4dr Sedan w/1LT (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful
It drives smooth and quiet, very comfortable and roomy interior. large trunk space. I'm pretty sure It gets higher mileage than rated, drove it from New York to Montreal and arrived with 1/4 of a tank still full. The electronics are amazing!!! large display and very easy to understand, it is equipped with every gadget you can think of apple CarPlay, android auto, XM, Navigation and of course the Wi-Fi availability is a blessing. Connected the kids tablets to the Wi-Fi drove for 7 hours and did not hear them even once say the dreadful "are we there yet", also I must add that if your daily commute is driving in terrible slow traffic you are going to be happy with the noticeable gas savings and you will never be bored with all the array of radio stations and music available at your fingertips
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Great looks, performance and comfort... I'm a fan!
Curt, 04/06/2016
2016 Chevrolet Malibu L 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
15 of 18 people found this review helpful
I'm impressed with pretty much every aspect of the all-new Malibu. The styling is super appealing, at least in my eyes. I went with the 1LT with the Sun & Wheels package, Driver Confidence package, Leather (with 9-speaker Bose system) package, and the Convenience and Technology package. Let me say, the 1.5L Turbo is surprisingly peppy. And fuel economy is outstanding! I achieved 38.3 mpg over a 50 mile drive. And, in stark contrast to another reviewer here, I'm throughly impressed with the stop/start technology. It's pretty much seamless. And in rush-hour, stop and go traffic I like the fact that I'm not wasting fuel and pumping hydrocarbons! I often drive 200 - 300 miles a day for my job, and I'm not totally fatigued when I get home at night. The new seating w/power lumbar is comfortable and supportive. Oh, an lots and lots of rear seat leg room, unlike the Malibu this replaces! OK... only one downside. Like I said, I drive a lot. And I find I have to fill the tank about every day and a half. I wish the tank was a bit larger, but I guess that would affect the overall fuel economy. Drive it. I think you'll like it.
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Best Ride On The Road
Allan Kiifner, 10/16/2016
updated 10/26/2020
2016 Chevrolet Malibu Premier 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Our 2016 Chevy Malibu Premier is just one amazing vehicle. If one word comes to mind describing our Malibu, it would be the word "dependability." As we approach 56,000 miles, the car just keeps on delivering dependable service day-after-day. While we've replaced the normal things such as tires and batteries, the fact remains that we've not had to have the car in the repair shop for lengthy and expensive repairs. We average 41 MPG on our road trips. The car is quiet and very comfortable. Plus, the Boise audio system is probably the best sound system in any car. Enjoying the Ride!!!
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Great Commuter car even for tall people (UPDATED)
Kai Ponte, 02/03/2017
updated 02/16/2023
2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid DD)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
2023 UPDATE: car had 98000 miles. It did require a head gasket fix. Fortunately, I had an extended warranty. Shortly after, the hybrid power control module died. Also fixed under warranty. My mechanic kept begging me to get rid of it. I did. I purchased a Ford Mach-e BEV and am very happy. No more 0-60 in five minutes while attempting to get on the freeway. 2020 UPDATE: Car has almost 60000 miles. Still have not needed brakes. Just occasional oil change. ANOTHER UPDATE: Edmunds asked me to do this. Car has almost 50000 miles. No issues. Slight squeek in rear suspension only noticeable when driving electric. TWO YEAR UPDATE: I have yet to take the car into the dealership for anything. All is working. I had a flat a few months ago, and am getting a TPMS code, but that's an issue with my mechanic. EIGHT MONTH UPDATE: Still highly recommend this vehicle. Easy to drive, very quiet and comfortable. I've put on 19,000 trouble-free miles with only one oil change. Averaging 39 MPG of mostly city and combined highway driving. Great feel when driving 90MPH on the open road. Occasionally wish it had a V8 like my Avalanche but then remember that my Avalanche gets 14 MPG. So, I have driven the earlier Malibu cars as rentals. There was nothing fancy about them. Having owned a 2000 Jetta TDI for commuting, I wanted something less cramped, noisy, smelly and with the ability to get 40+ mpg in mostly street driving. I decided between the Malibu, Fusion Energi, Fusion Hybrid, Sonata Plug-in, and Accord Hybrid. Out of all, the Malibu hybrid has the most comfort and room for me (I'm 6'4" and have two 6' tall teenage boys.) After three months and four thousand miles, I can highly recommend this car. It handles great. It is comfortable for long distances, seats four nicely, provides wonderful driving dynamics and has great gas mileage. In spite of it being a hybrid (based on the Volt drivetrain, which is fantastic), it can get out of traffic without a fuss. The engine has great torque and yet still maintains 43 mpg overall. My only complaints are that the trunk is a bit small with the battery pack. I would like to have seen the battery in the floor like the Volt. Also, maybe bring a bigger battery so the car can run on electric a little more. So, far, I've had zero defects and no need for service.
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great car with tons of safety feature
kun, 05/31/2017
updated 12/05/2018
2016 Chevrolet Malibu Premier 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
I bought this 2016 Malibu premier used car with only 3K miles, great looking, smooth drive and gas saver with tons of horse power. so far 1 free oil change/tire rotation done by dealer. I really enjoy the mylink. The safety feature like adaptive cruise control, high beam are useful, park assistance is great. Luxury inside with heated/cooled/memory front seats, 10 airbags and big trunk size are fantastic to me and family. update after 6 months with over 10K miles: I have no issue with the car at all, the experience I have now is still great. I really love tons of new features and plenty of power. The combined MPG is pretty constant at ~29. I totally drove over 10K miles in 7 months, everything in the car is very reliable. Update after 12 months with almost 20K miles ** I had problem with moon roof, it did not work to open moon roof and I sent car back to dealership. the root cause was harness. The car is still in warranty and dealership fixed it. Other than the moon roof issue, I don't see any other major mechanical issue. ** I need also mention one thing, because the car is coming with Apple CarPlay, but sometimes the CarPlay did not recognize my iPhone but still charge the phone. I think this is issue from Apple not from car. But I hope dealer or Chevy can update the firmware at the same time. update after 20 month at Dec. 2018 So far so good after the sunroof was repaired by dealership. I did not see any problem with the car, still has plenty of power and gas saver (average is ~30MPG).
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After One Year of Leasing
Collin, 06/28/2017
2016 Chevrolet Malibu LT 4dr Sedan w/1LT (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
11 of 13 people found this review helpful
After leasing this car for a year now, I can't wait until the lease is up. I have actually considering trading it in, however the value on the car is severely low, and I don't want to lose $6k+!! The Pros: 1) I love the look of the car, it's much sharper than the previous model year. 2) ability to remote start from phone. 3) quality feel of the dash and surroundings (however, seats need extra padding). The Cons: 1) the Start/Stop feature is horrible, after sitting at a stop light for longer than a minute or two, the car starts back up and when it does, it loves to jolt the car. 2) I don't get the gas mileage that the car claims to have. 3) Within the first week of having the car, I noticed a rattle noise coming from the engine that sounded like tin vibrating whenever you would accelerate. I'm extremely OCD when it comes to noises from my cars, so I took it into the dealership 3 separate times to have them take a look, had multiple things replaced on it, including a muffler, none of things they did fixed the issue. Then they tell me that somewhere in the engine there is a design flaw that causes the noise, but they can't do anything else for me, and they can't spend anymore time on it. So for the past year, I have just tried my best to ignore the noise as best as I can. 4) the resale value is HORRIBLE. 5) Wish the car had more HP, as the car is sluggish. For such a sporty looking car, I would expect it to have some more WOW. Conclusion: I REALLY don't care for this car and I don't think I'll ever buy a Chevy again after this car.
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Chevrolet hammered this one out of the PARK!!
Craig Brandriff, 07/29/2016
2016 Chevrolet Malibu LT 4dr Sedan w/1LT (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
14 of 17 people found this review helpful
Truly a superior and roomier design than many of the larger sedans, and most of the similarly sized competitors. Handles better, roomier, and much better cargo space than the Buick La Cross we replaced, (horrible headrests).
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Worst decision I've ever made.
AJ, 11/08/2017
2016 Chevrolet Malibu LT 4dr Sedan w/1LT (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
14 of 17 people found this review helpful
Bought this vehicle with 2 miles on it, have had several occasions the brakes go out randomly, the electronic navi goes out randomly, and the engine is terrible. i'm now in a battle with the dealership because the engine has [non-permissible content removed] as well as many other customers but they will not waranty my vehicle because i didn't have the oil serviced at the dealership. WORST CAR BUY EVER, and all the Chevy vehicles I've bought this one has definitely made me consider kia or honda the next time i purchase a vehicle. (I've owned an Impala, Camaro, Silverado, Cavalier)
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Never will get a GM product again!!!
Keith, 09/16/2016
2016 Chevrolet Malibu LT 4dr Sedan w/1LT (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
22 of 28 people found this review helpful
After having car for 5 months, I had 10 things wrong with it. The dealer kept my car for 1.5 weeks, only for them to tell me they couldn't duplicate any of my complaints. First, the drivers door=was misalingned from factory, after dealer "realingned door, then it wouldn't close properly. It ripped the rubber gaskets. Also, the drivers door lock on the handle was getting so it wouldn't work (had to press the button at least 6 times to get it to unlock). The drivers seat bottom had a "loose" feeling to it when going around corners, told the dealer they wouldn't feel it in the city (straight roads), they couldn't get it to do it. The list goes on, too much for this review. All I know is after 5 months, I took a hit and unloaded this car and bought the Ford Fusion, MUCH better car and was cheaper than the malibu!!
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Premier Model: Everything excellent but mileage
steve, 06/25/2016
2016 Chevrolet Malibu Premier 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
19 of 24 people found this review helpful
Are you ready to go back to the 1960s gas guzzlers? Then the Premier model is for you with the big engine (as is the next lower model when equipped with the big engine). After three months and about 1100 miles, almost all city driving, we have never had better than 14 mpg except for once when it went up almost to 16, though that tank included some freeway driving. The car seems to do quite well mileage-wise on the freeway, in the higher twenties. I have no idea how the EPA or GM came up with the 22 estimated MPG for city driving. AND THE CAR REQUIRES PREMIUM to get such lousy mileage. I was concerned about the low estimated mileage but never considered the possibility of getting such low mileage. The car is quite comfortable to drive and it handles and shifts well. The smaller engine is way underpowered (even for me who also drives a Prius so I am no power hungry person), which is why we got the bigger engine. I RECOMMEND AGAINST BUYING THIS CAR. One other note, the infotainment system is quite difficult to use and program. For EACH driver's phone, you need to program it for when that phone is not in the car, when that is connected to the infotainment system solely by blue-tooth and not by a cable connection, and when it is connected via a cable such that Car Play (or Android Play) is activated. And there are different commands and options depending on these three different situations, none of which are explained in the manuals. This includes two different navigation systems (the car's own system or the one from Apple or your Android phone). Many of your presets will be grayed out if they were programmed for a different phone or different usage pattern, We are computer and tech savvy people but find it difficult to use except for the most basic tasks. And the manual is not helpful.
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Absolute Piece Of Junk!!
Paul Spadafore, 01/17/2018
2016 Chevrolet Malibu LS 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
12 of 15 people found this review helpful
For consumers out there stay away like the plague!! The car is a year old, and has been in the shop three times in the last month. Check engine light keeps coming on,battery died, and the windshield wiper pump went all with less than 30,000 miles. The latest incident the check engine light went on,and killed the power to the car. My wife was able to limp into the parking garage at work at 5mph. She drives 40 miles one way to work,and I bought the car for reliable transportation to Detroit. My Saturn with 130k is a better option. I am in the process of trying to get GM to buy back the car. Absolute piece of junk is to kind for this car!!
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Wow... who knew ?
tmt33kp@gmail.com, 02/13/2017
2016 Chevrolet Malibu LT 4dr Sedan w/1LT (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
9 of 11 people found this review helpful
Decided to trade in my 2014 Rav4 with 79,000 miles and was looking mainly at a Cadillac. After kicking the tires on a few, the salesperson called me back and told me about a demo with 3,000 miles on it and it turned out to be my "new" vehicle: a champagne colored Malibu LT with the Convenience and Technology package. No one was more surprised than me. First off, I must not be watching or paying attention to tv commercials that feature this car because I had never heard about it until it was brought to my attention. I checked the consumer reviews for the good and the bad and nothing I read scared me away. So I went and took a test drive and was immediately impressed..... by the ride. Previously owned a Lincoln Continental that gave me the most comfortable ride I've ever had. Until this car. To call it a smooth a ride is an understatement. You should just try it. The seats are comfortable with lumbar support; all kinds of adjustable and with the tilt/telescope steering column... I have no idea why people would write a review stating it is anything short of good - if not great. Get the seat exactly wear you want it prior to taking a test drive and you will see what I am talking about. Blind spots? I used the side mirrors and while a blind spot monitor would be nice, I have had no problem in city or highway driving with blind spots. If nothing else, I guess I can thank the reviewers who mentioned it as it does have me double check :) By the way, I'm 5'10" tall and if I wanted to, I can adjust the seat high enough to hit my head.. or lower it to ride gansta style if I was a younger and stupider man trying to impress.... well, no one is really impressed by that. Acceleration is smooth but you will not drag race with this car. But is has plenty of get up and go from the stop. On the way home I passed a semi on a two way country highway road and it had no problem going from 50 to a quick passing speed and there was still plenty of power left had I needed it. The verdict? For a sedan with all the space... absolutely comfortable.... good to great gas mileage....has great street appeal.... and all of it for in my case, under $23,000.... well, it pretty much sells itself. I just knew nothing about it and I would like to think I keep up on things... but this one (almost) got by me. By the way, a shout out to Heiser Chevrolet in West Allis, WI .. agreat group of people who did more for me in three hours then their competitors did in 3 days. Literally.... if you are in the area and looking... stop by there and see how it feels to be treated like an interested consumer.
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2016 Chevy Malibu practical but with some defects
Peter Jeffrey Adams, 08/19/2017
2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid DD)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I obtained a 2016 Chevy Malibu hybrid in May 2016 because the hybrid model had enough total horse power to drive up hills without slowing and still get more than 40 miles per gallon. Also, the hybrid model had the advanced safety features unavailable on lower end models (e.g., forward collusion alert, rear cross traffic alert, front automatic braking and land change alert). This car is very functional, fuel efficient and environmentally friendly. The safety features are generally effective and useful. However, the car when delivered obviously had loose front seat fasteners. Later, I learned that there was a Technical Service Bulletin (# 4529773) that applied to my car's front seats because of a known manufacturing process defect. Nevertheless it took a while to get service for these fasteners and the "fix" left the driver's seat a bit loose and squeaky. After complaining. Chevrolet did provide me an extended warranty on the front seats but would not do anything about the remaining looseness or squeaking. Also, the cooling system for the hybrid unit failed after 18,000 miles, which required having the car towed to the dealer and four days without the car. Communicating with my dealer and directly to Chevrolet about the defects was not very successful or satisfying. Therefore, assure, as best you can, that the car you are purchasing has no obvious problems before you accept the car. Don't rely upon assurances that problems will be fixed promptly when the car is serviced.
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Leasing the Malibu 2016
Louise Z., 09/06/2016
2016 Chevrolet Malibu LS 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I have had my Malibu for the past month and I do honestly love it. I traded in my 2015 Chevrolet equinox to get something smaller and better gas mileage and I do not regret my decision with the Malibu. Again I did get the base version so I do not have all the bells and whistles that I would've hoped for but even with that I get rear camera, touchscreen display, apple carplay, the rear seating is roomy. The acceleration isn't the fastest at first but if you give it a couple seconds it'll get pretty fast especially when merging onto the freeway. It is a push to start which I've never had before and I think this feature is awesome. The engine does auto stop which I had no idea about until I was driving it the day after purchase. I was never told about this feature before purchasing so I was really confused, so after I read my owners manual it told me what it was. I wasn't expecting it to be on a non-hybrid but if it's saving me gas I can't complain. I understand the jerking when you press the gas if you like to drive like [non-permissible content removed] and have no patience to accelerate when a light switches. I have had no problem with jerking motions thus far because the engine will start again once you ease off the brake and then accelerate. Honestly not a problem. The auto stop will activate when you stop after having been driving for a couple minutes or certain speed (not quite sure yet but this is what I've observed). Sometimes when I'm stopped at a light it will randomly turn the engine back on which I don't understand but I mean, it normally would be running in any other car, and that's not really a point that sold me on this car so I'm not mad. Overall I love this car, very sporty inside and out.
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Very Nice Car for the Money
David, 09/05/2016
2016 Chevrolet Malibu Premier 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I have had this car since March and have put 17,000 miles + on it. I have had some interior vibration and rattles in the dash that seems to be poor design, problems with the adaptive cruise control being disabled for no reason and had that unit replaced. There have been issues with the sun roof privacy screen/shade locking up resulting in the sun roof not working and had to have it reprogramed at the dealer. While these issues are annoying overall the car is fantastic. The ride is excellent both city and highway. The gas mileage is outstanding 24+ in town and 33+ on the highway exceeding the published mpg ratings. The interior space in this car is excellent as well. I would recommend this car.
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First ownership of a GM Vehicle
Harry, 02/13/2016
updated 05/30/2019
2016 Chevrolet Malibu LT 4dr Sedan w/1LT (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
I have purchased a 2016 1LT with the Convenience and Technology package on 1/2016. So far this car is great. Very smooth and has better power output than my previous car (2.0L N/A 4 Cylinder Motor). The seats are very comfortable and sink in when you sit in it. The lumbar support is great and visibility is very sleek. I took a long break from my rice burner days for something very quite and easy cruiser for everyday tasks. Its definitely a car to settle down with. Fast forward to 2019. At 59,2xx my car needed a new motor (Covered under extended warranty). The problems began around 50K miles or about 6 months ago. A ticking sound under acceleration started to arise. I've done the preventative maintenance services like spark plugs and fuel injector cleaning along with regular oil changes. While it somewhat went away. The problem came back. Long story short the dealer tore down the block and sure enough the pistons are completely fried and warped cylinder heads. I got my car back on 5/29/19 with a brand new motor and it runs great. All I know I have about 15K miles left on my extended warranty so I have to make it last. Personally I love the car but I just with GM did a little more testing and QC before launch a brand new 1.5L Turbo for their vehicle line up. Any owners of a 2016/2017/2018 PLEASE check out your local dealer and have any recalls or TSB's taken care of.
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Motor issues
Eddie Doherty, 10/22/2017
2016 Chevrolet Malibu LS 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
Car performs good but within 5 months had 4 recalls had to replace some part . They give me a free oil change but I know that it was to see if I was using that special oil that was required because motor Pistons were melting, destroyiing the engines and if oil wasn't right it was your baby. I hope to make it till lease is up then unload it before some-thing happens to motor. Gmac will try to dump it on you if motor melts, they don't give away oil changes for nothing , they just wanted to see if I had that special oil! I will not least another one until motors have been improved. JUST BEWARE
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Love this vehicle
rick, 06/22/2016
updated 01/03/2017
2016 Chevrolet Malibu LT 4dr Sedan w/1LT (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
8 of 10 people found this review helpful
It drives really nice. Quiet, and very comfortable interior. I love the acceleration in the little turbo engine, and I get mileage higher than rated. The electronics are easy to understand, and the Bose speakers sound terrific.
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DO NOT BUY THIS CAR!!!
Patricia Armstrong, 12/19/2016
2016 Chevrolet Malibu LT 4dr Sedan w/1LT (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
8 of 10 people found this review helpful
Bought mine in February. It only has 12000 miles on it. THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILED stranding me and in the process totally destroyed a piston and some other things. The dealer has taken over a week to even come up with the part and actually since these are MAJOR components on a NEW, I would prefer for them just to replace the engine. THERE IS ALSO ANOTHER 2016 MALIBU in the dealership waiting on parts FOR THE SAME ISSUE. Car is a nice, fancy, UNRELIABLE POS.
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DO NOT BUY THIS CAR
Ariele, 09/25/2018
2016 Chevrolet Malibu LT 4dr Sedan w/1LT (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
7 of 9 people found this review helpful
I bought this car brand new less than 2 years ago. Since then, it has been to the shop SIX times for different manufacturing problems with the car. One of them, they had to re-write the entire computer software keeping my car for almost an entire month.
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Chevrolet Knocked This One Out Of The Park
Shane, 01/24/2017
2016 Chevrolet Malibu LT 4dr Sedan w/1LT (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
I own the 2016 Malibu LT with the Convenience and Technology Package and the car is absolutely amazing! First off, the exterior is gorgeous! It draws a lot of eyes and for good reason. The interior is extremely spacious and comfortable! The lumbar support is great and the room in both the front seats and back seats is amazing. I have had multiple adults in the back seats and they all comment about how much room they have. The technology within My Link is great and easy to use. My Link also enables Apple Car Play which is an amazing feature that just adds that much more usability to the entertainment system. On top of it all the 8" color display looks amazing! Performance itself is also very nice! You won't win any races but there is a little bit of get up and go in it. The start stop technology is also very seamless, as long as you don't try to hammer the gas the second the light turns you won't experience any problems with jerkiness some people talk about. To top it off I've consistently gotten better than the estimated gas mileage both in town and on the highway! Overall, Chevrolet really has out done itself with this car and it is one of the best if not the best in the class. I also test drove a Ford Fusion and Honda Accord before deciding on the Malibu.
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Multiple recalls and repairs
KG, 05/29/2018
2016 Chevrolet Malibu LS 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
Buyer beware. Since purchasing this car I have gone through two recalls , gear shift replacement, failed brakes (while my son was driving over a bridge) failed solenoids and most recently piston replacement after car decelerated to 20 miles an hour while going 65 miles an hour, putting my life and other drivers lives in danger. The car just now turned over 30,000 miles and it has already being towed three times. Fortunately my lease is up in a year so I can walk away. However I highly doubt the problems are completely over and the remainder of the time could be spent with more repairs. After doing research, this is not an isolated incident by any means. This is a common problem with this vehicle. Take my advice and look elsewhere before you purchase a Malibu. Whether or not I will ever buy another GM product will depend on if they honor my request for a bumper to bumper warranty extension for the remainder of my lease.
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after a year of ownership
ronald lakatos, 07/08/2016
updated 01/20/2021
2016 Chevrolet Malibu LT 4dr Sedan w/1LT (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
12 of 17 people found this review helpful
Miles per gallon were better then epa estimates. all rep[air issues were fixed car has been a pleasure to drive. After 2 years the car has developed a lot of rattles in the drivers door and dash the over quality of the car is still good and would buy again.I Now have had the car for 3 years and had no new issues The door rattle went away.
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A Pleasant Surprise
Cal from SLO, 10/22/2016
2016 Chevrolet Malibu Premier 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I had a 2016 Chevy Malibu rental for two months while my Subaru was sidelined due to unavailability of airbag parts. I was initially disappointed to be assigned an American make, as I am more than happy with my Japanese makes, a Subaru and a Honda. However, the Chevy proved to be a pleasant surprise. It was powerful and handled beautifully. Indeed, in 60 years of driving, I got my first speeding ticket because I didn't realize how fast I was going. Moreover, the seats were comfortable and body was tight and rattle-free. My only slight disappointment was the gas mileage. My best mileage, with mostly highway driving on level land, was 29 miles per gallon.
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Happy to be back to an American automobile maker.
ScottieO, 12/29/2016
2016 Chevrolet Malibu LT 4dr Sedan w/1LT (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I had newer Korean model, never had a problem with it, but in the back of my mind there always was the stigma that it might be a mistake, mind you,this was a good car. I watch car reviews constantly, then one day I watched a review then read a few on the new Malibu and it caught my interest " an American car that received a great review that I was already thought about in the past. So I went to Chevy and test drove one, I was ecstatic, ride, handling and standard features were excellent, even though the Korean car had everything I thought I might trade it in. So I waited a few months, 6 to be exact. Then one day I went back and test drove it again. Well I bought it and have been happy ever since, except it's now my wife's car, and I have the privilege of driving once and awhile. It nice to know that every once and awhile husbands a wives can agree.
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Love my malibu
Heather Hermans, 04/21/2016
2016 Chevrolet Malibu LT 4dr Sedan w/1LT (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
The car has saved me so much in gas! Traded in my GMC Terrain which was rated at 32 MPG which I was lucky to get 23 MPG mostly highway miles. I can actually get 35 MPG with my Malibu. It's a smooth quiet ride ! Would definitely recommend it to anyone! Feels like a full size family car so much room inside and in the trunk.
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In Your Future I See A lot of Repairs
BlinkNLD, 02/11/2021
2016 Chevrolet Malibu LS 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I purchased my 1.5L Chevy Malibu in July of 2016 with 54 miles on it. I absolutely love the look and feel of the car but unfortunately I haven’t been impressed. I’ve always taken care of the required maintenance on my vehicle and seemed to have issues. At 15k miles the rear suspension knuckle was causing a popping sound when accelerating after a stop that took multiple times in the shop for them to figure out. Some where between 15k and 52k miles I had the shift to park issue in which they had to replace the shifter/sensor. At 52k miles the transmission would slip upon accelerating. Took it into the dealership and they did a flush and reprogrammed the computer and it has been fine since. At 54k miles I was driving down the freeway and the car went into limp mode and threw a check engine light. Was able to get to work that day and planned to take it after but had a close call when it went into limp mode after accelerating from a stop sign nearly causing an accident. The dealership diagnosed this as a bad pedal position sensor and they had no idea when it would be in stock since it was after the strike. They refused to put me in a loaner vehicle although it was a safety issue. Called a dealership in a small town and they were able to order it and install it within 3 days. At 68k miles the headliner and trunk started leaking and had to take it to the dealership to get it repaired. Two weeks ago at 78k I noticed a small oil leak on my garage floor. Took it into the dealership to find that it is a bad head gasket and upper oil pan gasket. They wanted 3700$ for the repair. After talking to the CEM they were able to get it down to 1100$. It’s currently in the shop being repaired and then after that I’m selling it and getting something else. Haven’t been too impressed with GM and most likely won’t ever own one ever again. 2016 was the first year that GM’s power train warranty went from 100k to 60k miles so repairs such as this head gasket would’ve been covered.
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Drivers seat uncomfortable
Ligor Manushi, 04/08/2016
updated 10/14/2016
2016 Chevrolet Malibu LT 4dr Sedan w/1LT (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
17 of 26 people found this review helpful
After 4500 miles I gave the car to my niece. I started having hip pain due to the driver's seat relationship to the gas and break pedal. The break pedal needs to move 2" to the right. The seat is uncomfortable and needs another 2-3" of foam. I ended up getting a 2016 altima and the hip pain took almost two weeks to go away; the seats are so comfortable. What a difference. Yes the Malibu does drive incrementally better and has better steering feel, but it's not worth the passion and discomfort. I test drive over 20 cars trying to make sure I would not end up with the issue of the break pedal to seat ergonomic nightmare of the Malibu. It was between a used 5 series with the sports package seats (the base seats are not any better than those on the Malibu) or the Altima. For some reason I found that most new cars have moved the break pedal towards the left! Huge mistake. -------------- Make sure you take a 30 minute drive in it. the front drivers seat is uncomfortable. I went from a 2013 Altima to the 2016 Malibu and i miss my Altima's seats so much. these are next to the worst front seats I've ever experienced. almost as bad as the 1998 Geo Prizm. what a mistake. i'm going to lose some money to get out of it before i even even make a payment for the car. while the steering tilts and telescopes the seat location, steering location and brake pedal are not tying in to my body. i am 5'9" 168lbs. for 286 miles of driving and i still can not locate a seating position that is comfortable for me. the real reason is the bottom cushion which is too thin and points upwards for some reason at the edge, and they are too short. it is almost like they went for good interior materials and design, but took the money from the seats. I would trade hard plastic for good seats without a second thought.
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HARD SEATS...nice dash board
Sheri, 01/05/2017
2016 Chevrolet Malibu LS Fleet 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
TEST DRIVE TEST DRIVE FOR AT LEAST 45min.....Butt and back pain. Chevy should have invested money in the interior and quality and less in the dashboard.
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sexy car
paul caloia, 08/05/2016
updated 01/27/2025
2016 Chevrolet Malibu Premier 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
I guess my only complaint would be the first 1/2 sec of take off is slugish. almost feels like the brake is on. then it goes like hell. the park assist / lane control keeps coming on and off. dealer is not sure what is wrong. bucket seats are hard. radio sound is poor. There has been a squeak in the steering column that the dealer hasn't been able to fix. The door handles don't always open on the first try. 50,000 miles on it now just replaced the tires. the squeak in the steering wheel is still there and they had to replace the shifter cable twice.gas mileage is nowhere as good as it was.but its still better than most.
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Unbelievable Problems
S. M., 06/05/2016
2016 Chevrolet Malibu L 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
14 of 22 people found this review helpful
Let me start off by saying I traded in a little Toyota Prius C for this car (big mistake!) thinking it would be a nice, reliable larger vehicle. I was wrong. I purchased this car in March. With less than 1500 miles on it I have had it in the shop twice. The first time the car had less than 1k miles on it!! It feels like a transmission problem. I am familiar with the system where the car will turn itself off while at a stoplight and then back on again- I'm fine with that system. What is not okay is when driving in DC rush hour traffic, accelerating, braking, or slowing down and the car will violently jerk. The first time it felt as if I was rear-ended. I took it the dealer and they said they could not find any codes or problems with it. A week later, I had to drop it off it there again tonight. The car is unsafe to drive- the violent jerking is scary and in heavy traffic, cars behind you don't have much warning. It makes a loud clunking noise sometimes and sounds like the engine is going to drop out. The jerking is so bad if you don't have your seatbelt on, you WILL be thrown forward and injured. I can't believe this. This vehicle is less than one month old. Another issue is the Chevy MyLink system touchscreen. Occasionally it won't turn on, and other times Apple Carplay won't work. I called Chevy and they offered some "troubleshooting" tips but nothing was a permanent fix. I am having the dealer take a look at it as well. Chevy said Apple Carplay not working with certain Iphones is a "known problem". Then why has it not been fixed??! I am frustrated. I traded in a perfectly good little, reliable Toyota and got this monster. I like the car otherwise, but not enough to buy one again. It is very comfortable (compared to the tiny Prius C). My gas mileage is pretty decent- hovers around high 20's and occasionally dips up or down. I'm very short and find visibility not to be an issue. If It didn't have the jerking problem, I would love this car.
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great car
Joko, 02/11/2016
updated 02/24/2025
2016 Chevrolet Malibu LT 4dr Sedan w/2LT (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
12 of 19 people found this review helpful
2.0 engine takes premium fuel and the 1.5 takes 89 0ctane great gas mileage
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trying to figure out how to get rid of it....
ccusum, 01/08/2019
2016 Chevrolet Malibu LT 4dr Sedan w/1LT (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
I was out looking for a car since my old car was totaled. Needed to get a car fast. Dealer where I leased my Nissan Rouge (story for another day) "helped" me get out of that lease and into this car. I purchased the CPO car on December 17 and on the 21st, it crapped out and died in front of all places a Chevy dealer. I pulled into the lot and called On Star. They did a diag on the car and told me to stop driving it immediately and take it to the nearest Chevy dealer. I informed her I was there already and to send me the diag report via email. I dropped my keys in the key slot and got a ride home since it was 8:30 at night. Following day, the dealer called me and asked what is going on with the car; I told him it gave me a reduced power message. He said that he would look at it and get back to me later that day. Calls me back and states they cannot get the part for the car due to it being a weekend and I can come pick it up. I said to him that I can’t drive it, his response was "OH yeah, you can leave it here”. I said since its Christmas weekend, I need a loaner car. Fast forward, I get my car back on 1/5/2019, 15 days later. They needed to replace the whole drive by wire system, whatever that is. That was the bad stuff. Here is the not so good. 1. Driving range - I drive minimum of 200 miles a day and although it states I average about 30 MPG, it does not feel that way. Every 1.75 days I have to go to the gas station as the driving range is about 290-320 per tank depending on how much traffic I am sitting in driving from PA-NYC and back. A mid-sized car like this should NOT have a 13 gal. fuel tank, 16 gal min. IMHO. 2. Remote Start – I live in a cold climate area and I like to have a nice warm car to get into when I come out in the morning and have my seats nice and warm. I set the remote start on the radio to warm up the seats w/ Remote start but according to Chevy, the power to the seats are reduced and you might not feel any warmth. WTF!!! Why have this option there if it does not work, as you would expect. 3. Climate control – Part of the remote start feature, we had some snow/sleet last night and I remote started the car this AM and about 5-7 minutes later I went out to the car to get something and the defroster seemed to not be doing anything. Before I hit the on button on the car, I cranked up the blower and nothing. I had to press the on button then turn the defrosters on. Again, WTF!!! GM failed at the basics of remote start. The good. It looks nice, and it comfortable….that is about as much as I can say about this car. I have been a loyal GM (mostly Chevy) for my whole life and the past two Chevy’s I had, including this one, I can’t stand. I even have a 2011 Cadillac SRX that I recently bought with 18K miles on it and that has issues. GM, you need to get your acts together or I will never buy another GM product again. Including a Corvette and/or a “V” series Caddy when I retire from work.
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LOVE MY BU!!!
Corey, 03/01/2016
2016 Chevrolet Malibu LT 4dr Sedan w/1LT (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
6 of 9 people found this review helpful
Ok, I just got my 2016 Malibu LT with the Driver Confidence package and the Technology package and I have to say I LOVE it! I had a 2010 Malibu LT2 and swore I would never buy another GM car again. This car is so far beyond the 2010 model it's crazy! I can't believe I bought another one but so far I'm happy I did. You really need to go see it in person and drive it. I bought both of my cars at Bob Steele Chevrolet. They are the best with sales and their service department always goes above and beyond to take care of me.
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Great overall
Mike, 04/15/2017
2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid DD)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I take it pretty easy and regularly get 55 mpg. Has decent pep and great exterior look. Roomy inside but interior could have better finishes.
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Good at times...
Haylie, 04/07/2019
2016 Chevrolet Malibu Premier 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought this car brand new in October of 2016. It’s been a good car for as far as engine power and fuel economy. Electronics in this car is horrible. With only 10k miles, I had the Accelerator Pedal assembly Replaced because I was driving and the car displayed “ ENGINE REDUCED POWER” and bunch of dash lights appeared and car reduced speed from 50 to about 20 (I couldn’t accelerate so I just pulled over and had it towed to the dealer.) Then at 34k miles, the whole shifter assembly was replaced, the car displayed “Shift To Park” when I turned the car off and I know for a fact the was in park (if it wasn’t it would’ve rolled) and I had to wiggle the shifter for the car to relieve it’s in PARK. When I drove it to the dealer the next day it did again luckily and wouldn’t turn the car out of the ACC mode. Then at 60k miles, the third brake light had to be replaced because of a water leak which made its way into the trunk. All of these were replaced under warranty and the third brake light was a recall. Now let’s get to the good parts of this car, I’ve put 82k miles and I live Atlanta where I sit in traffic a lot. I still get atleast 30 combined MPG off 90 miles a day, 6 days a week and 40% of it is sitting in traffic. Brakes have atleast 45% left, Engine Air Filter, Cabin Air Filter, Brake Fluid, Transmission Fluid, Tires are the only things I’ve replaced. Good car but definitely had problems at first.
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Water in trunk
Kdo, 12/16/2018
2016 Chevrolet Malibu LT 4dr Sedan w/1LT (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have 2016 Malibu LT, Mt View Chen Chattanooga tn. trunk leaks water. It starts accumulating somewhere around where extra battery is behind driver side tail light. Dealership did diagnostics, didnt find. Claimed it was cracked tail light on passenger side. Paid 174$ for USED tail light. Still finding water in spare tire area. Auto body shop done diagnostics, still didnt find. I know myself from laying in trunk, its not seal around trunk. Constantly sopping water out with towel. Sealant tape in whell well is cracking up. And constantly cleaning black mold around trunk lips. I hate GM! When finally noticed, missed warranty by one month, and one day. 25,000 miles when first noticed it. Contemplating fixing my FORD Ranger to drive and get rid of Malibu.
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Worst car Ever
PolitU, 04/27/2020
2016 Chevrolet Malibu LS 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I has about 5 problems on this vehicle since I bought it brand new . And every time is something different . It only has 50000 miles on it.
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Little things hurt the Malibu
Roger Farrell, 04/24/2018
2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid DD)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
This was a fine car except for 6 trips to the dealer for things like replacing turn signal bulbs twice in 3 months, fixing a check-engine problem, fixing the device that measures tire pressure and a front end problem that required a $100 repair not covered by warranty. We traded this car in after 16 months of ownership on a Toyota while we could get good value for it. Whoever buys this car will be fine if they don't mind being buddies with the dealership. For me, it's goodbye Chevy, forever.
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2016 malibu lt 2.0 ltr
Ginger Ramsey, 05/29/2016
2016 Chevrolet Malibu LT 4dr Sedan w/2LT (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I have a long term lease on this car. Everything is great except the stop start on the Eco option. I despise it. I hate sitting at a red light and when it turns green and I press on the gas pedal. The car jolts and it's as if someone is hitting me in the rear. Also the fuel economy on this car isn't that great. I got better gas mileage on a dodge challenger. Other than the fuel and Eco stop start the car is an excellent choice!!
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Y S, 03/01/2017
2016 Chevrolet Malibu LT 4dr Sedan w/2LT (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
My engine light turned on after 7k miles was over a month at the mechanic. and i got the customer service from GM No help no nothing
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