2016 Chevrolet Malibu cruise control problems
Owners reported cruise control problems in 152 complaints for the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu, 10% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 152 11% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 60,000 miles 98 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 6 and 1
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When cruise control problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 6 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 13 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 27 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 35 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 8 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 98 cruise control complaints that report mileage, the median is about 60,000 miles, and 47% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 6 injuries, 1 death.
What owners wrote
Engine power reduced defect, causing affected models to lose power while driving at highway speeds. My son’s was driving 55 mph and then all of sudden the car decelerated to 20 mph in minutes before his 2016 Malibu stalled on [XXX]. Unfortunately the car did not make it to the emergency lane and as a result a SUV hit his car killing my daughter who was 33 weeks pregnant. The baby survived with lifelong injuries.
Reduced engine power while traveling at 65 MPH on the freeway. Speed dropped to 40 MPH. I was just able to put on my hazards and pull over with several cars behind me slamming on their brakes.
Other problems reported for the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu
- Engine 306 complaints
- Electrical system 223 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 162 complaints
- Brakes 105 complaints
- Stability control 76 complaints
- Fuel system 54 complaints
- Steering 42 complaints
- Body & structure 40 complaints