2016 Chevrolet Malibu service and repair manual — a detailed, factory-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Use it to confirm correct procedures, specifications, and system coverage before you start work.
Designed for technicians and DIY owners, this manual helps you troubleshoot accurately, follow step-by-step repair procedures, and reference wiring diagrams and system sections quickly while you work.
What’s included
- Step-by-step repair procedures and service information
- Specifications and reference data (where provided)
- Wiring diagrams and electrical sections
- Powertrain, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC and more
Trims covered
- Premier Sedan 4-Door
- Hybrid Sedan 4-Door
- L Sedan 4-Door
- LT Sedan 4-Door
- LS Sedan 4-Door
Engines covered
- 2.0L 1998CC 122Cu. In. l4 GAS DOHC Turbocharged
- 1.8L 1796CC 110Cu. In. l4 FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV) DOHC Naturally Aspirated
- 1.5L 1490CC 91Cu. In. l4 GAS DOHC Turbocharged
Index / Table of contents
- Body
- Brakes
- Chassis Electrical
- Driveline
- Engine Cooling
- Engine Electrical
- Engine Mechanical
- Engine Performance & Emission Controls
- Fuel System
- General Information & Identification
- Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
- Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
- Steering
- Suspension
- Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
- Wiring Diagrams
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured November 18, 2015, to June 7, 2016. The fabric of the side-impact air bag cushi
If the air bag tears during deployment, the air bag may not perform as designed, increasin
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the air bag mod
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2021 Chevrolet Malibu and 2019-2021 Cadillac XT4 vehicles. The rear seat belt retractors may be improperly secured with loose or
An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not function properly in a crash, increasing
Dealers will inspect and tighten the rear seat belt retractors, as necessary, free of char
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016 Malibu vehicles manufactured February 16, 2016, to March 5, 2016. The two weld studs that mount the front and rear side impact ai
Fractured weld studs may allow the side air bag to move out of position during deployment,
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side air bag modules, free of charge.
Genera Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Camaro, Malibu, Silverado and GMC Sierra vehicles. The radio may intermittently fail to provide an audio warn
An unbelted driver is at a greater risk of injury in a crash.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. The re
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Buick Verano and 2016 Chevrolet Malibu as the electronic park lock lever may allow the ignition key to be removed
If the key is removed without the transmission in PARK, the vehicle may rollaway as occupa
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the key cylinder
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured March 7, 2016, through March 12, 2016. The memory chip in the electronic brake
If the EBCM fails the primary braking system will still function, however, the loss of ABS
GM will notify owners, and dealers will install a replacement EBCM, free of charge. The r
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Colorado vehicles manufactured January 19, 2016, to February 2, 2016, Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured
An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver side frontal air bag module, fr
This document provides the technician with a diagnostic tip if the vehicle stalls and set diagnostic trouble code P0191 and may also set P0172. The diagnostic tip has the technician inspect the high pressure fuel pump body markings to confi
This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.
This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a Technical Assistance Case in CX Connect.
This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
This service bulletin provides information on Tire Sidewall Irregularities.
This service bulletin provides information on replacing the intake manifold when the engine is replaced after severe internal engine damage.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple repair attempts that are being performed on customers vehicles that exhibit vibration conditions without utilizing the s
Showing the 8 most recent of 736 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
Engine power reduced defect, causing affected models to lose power while driving at highway speeds. My sonâs was driving 55 mph and then all of sudden the car decelerated to 20 m
Engine power reduced defect, causing affected models to lose power while driving at highway speeds. My sonâs was driving 55 mph and then all of sudden the car decelerated to 20 m
Engine power reduced defect, causing affected models to lose power while driving at highway speeds. My sonâs was driving 55 mph and then all of sudden the car decelerated to 20 m
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while driving at an unknown speed, she attempted to depress the brake pedal when the brakes locked and failed without w
Showing the 4 most serious of 1431 complaints filed with NHTSA.
