Body Integrity
Squeaks, rattles, wind noises, loose or cracked seals and/or weather-stripping, air and water leaks.
What Owners Say
"The headliner had a leak and needed to be repaired. The replacement was covered under recall."
Anonymous, MI (2016 Chevrolet Malibu LT Unsure)"Water leak past center back brake light into the trunk wheel well."
Anonymous, PA (2016 Chevrolet Malibu Premier 2.0-L 4 Cyl turbo)"The trunk fills with water"
Anonymous, MO (2016 Chevrolet Malibu LT 1.5-L 4 Cyl turbo)"The spare tire area in the trunk filed with water and over flowed in to the back seat. From the rain"
Brad L., MO (2016 Chevrolet Malibu LT 1.5-L 4 Cyl turbo)"both Malibu's developed a leak in the 3rd stop light on the roof"
Thomas W., IN (2016 Chevrolet Malibu LT 1.5-L 4 Cyl turbo)"same problem as before leak at the 3rd roof stop light"
Thomas W., IN (2016 Chevrolet Malibu LT 1.5-L 4 Cyl turbo)"The sunroof leaks every time it rains, to the point that my headliner is permanently stained."
Christopher H., FL (2016 Chevrolet Malibu LT 1.5-L 4 Cyl turbo)"High brake light on roof was missing a mounting screw causing water to leak into trunk and passenger compartment. Spare tire well and rear passenger seat cushion saturated and moldy."
Anonymous, MA (2016 Chevrolet Malibu Premier 2.0-L 4 Cyl turbo)"Seals for trunk leaked so water collected in spare tire well."
Anonymous, DE (2016 Chevrolet Malibu LT 1.5-L 4 Cyl turbo)"Seal around the third break light was leaking, as water would come in when it rained. Took to dealer body shop and they fixed it be repairing the seal. Haven't had any issues since"
Anonymous, KS (2016 Chevrolet Malibu LS 1.8-L 4 Cyl hybrid)"excessive wind noise"
Tom B., OH (2016 Chevrolet Malibu LT 2.0-L 4 Cyl turbo)"Excessive amounts of dust enters the interior in the back of the car. It has been to a body shop where all the rear door seal have been replaced, it still has the same amount of dust entering the rear."
Anonymous, KS (2016 Chevrolet Malibu Premier 2.0-L 4 Cyl turbo)"Rear suspension noises on one side. Mechanic fixed that side. Starting to hear noises on the other side now"
Anonymous, KS (2016 Chevrolet Malibu LT 1.5-L 4 Cyl turbo)"There are annoying squeaks from the dashboard and rear doors. These started while the car was under warranty. They are annoyances but not functional issues. The car runs great, gets great gas mileage while delivering excellent performance and handling."
Anonymous, (2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid 1.8-L 4 Cyl hybrid)"Several rattles within the dash and headliner"
Scott H., OR (2016 Chevrolet Malibu Premier 2.0-L 4 Cyl turbo)"The car developed a rattling noise deep in the dash that is constant, but faint, at any speed above 0 mph. I've also noticed a similar rattle near the rear shelf in the area below the rear glass"
Anonymous, MI (2016 Chevrolet Malibu LT 1.5-L 4 Cyl turbo)"rattles from two different places in the interior of vehicle"
Anonymous, TX (2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid 1.8-L 4 Cyl hybrid)"A buzzing noise seems to be in the dash"
Anonymous, ON (2016 Chevrolet Malibu LT)"Rattle in the dash that is engine speed dependent. Rattle near the battery pack that is roughness of the road dependent."
Steven N., MI (2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid 1.8-L 4 Cyl hybrid)"There is an occasional vibration that no one has been able to diagnose. It's not a major issue just a minor irritant when it occurs."
Anonymous, MD (2016 Chevrolet Malibu LT 1.5-L 4 Cyl turbo)"Wind noise is horrendous"
Kay E., OH (2016 Chevrolet Malibu Premier)"excessive wind noise"
Tom B., OH (2016 Chevrolet Malibu LT 2.0-L 4 Cyl turbo)
"Third brake light leak. Known problem. Had to pay for repair but later was covered under a recall notice so was reimbursed"
Anonymous, DE (2016 Chevrolet Malibu LT 1.5-L 4 Cyl turbo)