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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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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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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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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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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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