2016 Chevrolet Malibu Steering Problems
NHTSA lists 42 steering complaints for the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu, 5% of its 837 total complaints for the year, with one crash and one injury reported. There are no related recalls for this issue. Median mileage at failure was 51,000 miles.
- Steering complaints
- 42
- 5% of 837
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 51,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical steering symptoms owners report
- Steering wheel suddenly seizes or locks and becomes impossible to turn, sometimes while moving at low speed.
- Power steering assist drops out abruptly, with a warning message about reduced or lost steering assist, making the wheel hard to turn.
- Loss of steering coincides with a full vehicle stall or power steering control module failure, sometimes preceded by a loud noise or shudder from the steering wheel.
- Steering wheel shakes or vibrates during driving, accompanied by uneven tire wear despite repeated alignments.
- Steering problems appear alongside dashboard warnings for traction control, brakes, or 'steering assist' messages, suggesting a shared electronic control issue.
When 2016 Chevrolet Malibu steering complaints were filed
First complaint Sep 6, 2016, latest Jul 6, 2026.
Steering recalls for the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Steering complaints by Malibu model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are steering complaints on the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu?
- NHTSA lists 42 steering complaints for the 2016 Malibu, which is 5% of the 837 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for steering issues on the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu?
- No. NHTSA data shows no related recalls tied to this steering complaint area for the 2016 Malibu.
- At what mileage do steering problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure among 2016 Malibu steering complaints is 51,000 miles.
- Have steering problems caused crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data for this steering complaint area on the 2016 Malibu shows 1 crash and 1 injury, with no fires reported.
- How does the 2016 Malibu compare to other model years for steering complaints?
- The 2016 Malibu's 42 steering complaints (5% share) are far fewer than the 2010 Malibu's 454 complaints (33% share), one of the highest shares in the model's history.