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2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 46 MPG.
Safety rating (NHTSA 5-Star)
Official crash-test ratings for the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu 4 DR FWD.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 47 | 46 | 46 | 196 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
1 campaign on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Malibu Hybrid vehicles manufactured October 27, 2015, to June 3, 2016. The affected vehicles have a shut-off switch for the high voltage battery for use when servicing the vehicle. This manual service disconnect switch (MSD) may not be properly installed and thus may not lock into position, unexpectedly disconnecting the high-voltage p
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
46 complaints filed by owners for this model year (1 involving a crash, 0 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid?
EPA figures for the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid reach 46 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.
What are common problems with the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid?
Owners have filed 46 complaints with NHTSA for the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid, most often about: Electrical System, Power Train, Engine. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
What is the safety rating of the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid?
NHTSA gave the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid (2016 Chevrolet Malibu 4 DR FWD) an overall 5-star rating in the official 5-Star Safety Ratings program.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.