2016 Chevrolet Malibu Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems
NHTSA lists 34 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu, about 4% of its 837 total complaints. One crash was reported, no fires or injuries, and there is no related recall for this area. Median mileage at failure was 52,000.
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
- 34
- 4% of 837
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 52,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical suspension symptoms owners report
- Low-profile and 19-inch alloy wheel tires develop sidewall bubges or bulges and blow out, sometimes after hitting potholes.
- Owners report replacing multiple Continental ProContact tires in a single year due to sidewall radial failures.
- Vehicle shakes or vibrates while driving, with some owners tracing it to water pooling and freezing inside the rims.
- Rear end of the car has slipped or hydroplaned unexpectedly at highway speed, causing loss of control in at least one case.
- Rear suspension makes a metallic popping noise over bumps or when stopping, traced in one case to worn rear knuckles.
When 2016 Chevrolet Malibu suspension complaints were filed
First complaint Apr 22, 2017, latest Jul 6, 2026.
Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Malibu model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many suspension, wheel, and tire complaints does the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu have?
- NHTSA lists 34 complaints in this area for the 2016 Malibu, which is about 4% of the 837 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2016 Malibu's suspension or tires?
- No. NHTSA's data shows no related recalls tied to this complaint area for the 2016 Malibu.
- At what mileage do these suspension and tire problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 52,000 miles.
- Did any of these suspension or tire problems cause a crash?
- NHTSA records one crash linked to this complaint area for the 2016 Malibu, with no reported fires or injuries.