2016 Chevrolet Malibu Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 1%of 841 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 22,800miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the wheels of the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu, 1% of the 841 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 22,800 miles.
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.
“Car is equipped with 19 inch aluminum alloy wheels and 245/40/19 conitpro tires. In my first 12, 000 miles I have had two blowouts and two additional sidewall bulges requiring tire replacement for safety reasons. That's ruined 4 tires in one year. My information is that because of the size of the wheel and the profile/make of the tire- that this problem has happened. What can I do to resolve this issue?”
NHTSA complaint #10986049, filed 2017-05, 9,698 miles“Car is equipped with low profile tires and they go flat when vehicle strikes a pothole. I had to replace all four tires after just 10,000 miles(went from continental to bridgestone). Immediately afterwards, between 10,000 and 11,000 miles, I went through 4 more tires due to this type of tire striking a pothole. I have been driving for 50 years, had 3 flat and 1 vandalized tire and now gone through 8 tires in 6 months!”
NHTSA complaint #10979909, filed 2017-04, 10,500 miles“The vehicle currently has 15,593 miles and 2 of the continental tires have developed bubbles and have been replaced. Vehicle leased new in june, 2016. Both continental and GM claim they do not have a problem and have disregarded my concern. The tires were replaced by the chev dealer at my expense with goodyear tires. I still have 2 continental tires on the vehicle and have 22 months remaining on my lease and I am very concerned. Gm and continental have a big problem they are ignoring. …”
NHTSA complaint #11022757, filed 2017-09, 14,796 miles“While driving at various speeds, the brake pedal wade an abnormal grinding sound. The contact stated that extra effort was needed to depress the brake pedal. The contact also stated that the ABS system failed to operate as designed intermittently. The contact stated that on occasions the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle slid before coming to a stop. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: the approximate failure mileage was 80877”
NHTSA complaint #11364875, filed 2020-10, 80,000 miles“Reduce engine power light appears while driving on highway. The car slowed down lights flashed then it stated something about 25 MPH. It flashed so fast”
NHTSA complaint #11408008, filed 2021-04, 25,600 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11026104Jun 7, 2025This service bulletin provides information on Tire Sidewall Irregularities.
- 11017016Mar 14, 2025This service bulletin provides a procedure on how to clean and resurface aluminum wheel bead seats for vehicles that have the condition of Tire Slowly Goes Flat, Tire Air Loss…
- 11015409Feb 25, 2025This service bulletin provides information on Wheel Alignment Specifications, Requirements and Recommendations for GM Vehicles.
- 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.
- 11006282Jul 22, 2024This service bulletin provides information on Chemical Staining, Pitting, Corrosion and/or Spotted Appearance of Chromed Aluminum Wheels.
- 11000599May 6, 2024This service bulletin provides information for cleaning brake dust off of aluminum or chrome wheels.
- 10253770Apr 18, 2024This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Tire Radial Force Variation (RFV).
- 10253526Apr 8, 2024This bulletin updates the position of General Motors on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM has determined that wheel refinishing under warranty will no longer be performed.
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
Wheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 | 2 | 3% |
| 2022 | 2 | 2% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 2 | 0% |
| 2017 | 7 | 1% |
| 2016 | 12 | 1% |
| 2015 | 3 | 1% |
| 2014 | 18 | 5% |
| 2013 | 24 | 3% |
| 2012 | 19 | 2% |
| 2011 | 11 | 1% |
| 2010 | 33 | 2% |
| 2009 | 21 | 1% |
| 2008 | 10 | 1% |
| 2007 | 2 | 0% |
| 2006 | 7 | 1% |
| 2005 | 6 | 1% |
| 2004 | 8 | 1% |
| 2003 | 3 | 1% |
| 2002 | 1 | 0% |
| 2001 | 3 | 0% |
| 2000 | 1 | 0% |
| 1999 | 7 | 1% |
| 1998 | 9 | 1% |
| 1997 | 2 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu
304 complaintsElectrical system
222 complaintsOther or unknown
177 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
166 complaintsVehicle speed control
152 complaintsBrakes
104 complaintsElectronic stability control
76 complaintsFuel system
54 complaintsSteering
42 complaintsBody and structure
40 complaintsExterior lighting
19 complaintsSuspension
19 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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