2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 17%of 24 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the brakes of the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid, 17% of the 24 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was involved in a collison with another vehicle. Immediatly after the collision the brakes on my vehicle failed. I had to use the curb and bushes to stop my vehicle after traveling approximately 300 yards from the collision site.”
NHTSA complaint #11398719, filed 2021-03, 46,000 miles“The check engine light came on and we brought it to the shop where they said the code is for the electronic brake system modulator. It is also causing the ABS to malfunction and be hypersensitive. There is a recall for the same make/model/year of vehicle, except the month before her car was manufactured. I believe this is a safety issue that needs to be looked into and that her car should also be a part of this recall. We purchased the car in mid November and the engine light showed up a couple weeks later. …”
NHTSA complaint #11635349, filed 2025-01“The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at an undisclosed speed, the brakes were inoperable. The contact stated that the vehicle eventually stopped as needed. The vehicle was driven to the residence. The vehicle was taken to two independent mechanics; however, the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a failed brake master cylinder. The contact was informed that the brake master cylinder needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11571724, filed 2024-02, 75,000 miles“Stability track warning randomly appears while driving and spontaneously causes total brake failure and the brakes fail to slow or stop vehicle. It has newer brakes but it’s very dangerous to drive. Currently being sent to Chevrolet dealership”
NHTSA complaint #11666586, filed 2025-06Related service bulletins
- 11017173Mar 21, 2025This informational bulletin instructs the tech when fuel/fluid is needed to be tested and where it can be sent for analysis.
- 11014230Jan 31, 2025This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 11011709Nov 5, 2024This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 4 | 17% |
| 2009 | 3 | 12% |
Other parts of the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
11 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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