Used 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Limited
- Price: $13,895
- Mileage: 149,868 miles
- Location: Dayton, OH
- VIN: 1G11C5SA1GU158258
Used 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Limited for sale in Dayton, OH — $13,895, 149,868 miles. The Malibu is a comfortable, quiet midsize sedan and Chevrolet's last car of its kind. Buy Here Pay Here financing available. See photos and details, and get pre-approved online.
About the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Limited
2016 Chevrolet Malibu Limited at a glance
The 2016 Malibu was redesigned: longer, roomier and about 300 lb lighter. A 1.5L turbo (about 160 hp, 184 lb-ft; about 27/36 mpg) is standard, a 250-hp 2.0L turbo with an 8-speed is optional, and a new Hybrid is rated about 47/46 mpg. CarPlay, Android Auto and Teen Driver arrived. The old car continued as the 2.5L Malibu Limited.
- Engines: 1.5 liter turbo I4 160 hp 184 lb ft; 2.0 liter turbo I4 250 hp 260 lb ft; 1.8 liter I4 hybrid 182 hp combined; Malibu limited 2.5 liter I4 197 hp
- Transmissions: 6 speed automatic 1.5T; 8 speed automatic 2.0T; Hybrid electronic CVT
- Drivetrain: Front wheel drive
- Body style: 4 door sedan
What changed:
- All new ninth generation larger and lighter
- 1.5 liter turbo standard
- First full hybrid malibu
- Apple carplay android auto and teen driver
- Previous generation sold as malibu limited
What to inspect: Open recalls by VIN; Exact engine and transmission by VIN; 1.5 liter turbo hesitation and codes; Engine stop start operation; Infotainment and smartphone integration; Driver assistance sensors if equipped; Suspension and tires; Brakes; Fleet or rental history check; Maintenance history.
Known issues to check on a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Limited
- 1.5L Turbo Engine Inspection (2016-2025) (2016–2025)
The 1.5L turbo is the most common Malibu engine. Check for hesitation, misfires, coolant loss and warning lights, and confirm on-time oil changes with the correct oil. Some 2018 cars were recalled for engine-control software that could disable the fuel injectors (19V-642).
What to do: Road test, scan for codes and review oil-change records on any 1.5L turbo Malibu. - 2016-2021 Seat Belt Retractor and Transmission Accumulator Recalls (2016–2021)
Recall 21V-649 covers 2016-2021 Malibus whose rear seat-belt retractors may be loosely secured or missing fasteners. Recall 20V-668 covers some 2018 Malibus whose transmission stop/start accumulator cover may be missing bolts, which can leak fluid.
What to do: Confirm these recalls are completed on an affected Malibu. - Hybrid and Generation/Configuration Disambiguation (2011–2025)
Malibu engines and transmissions vary widely: 2.4L/V6 (2011-2012), 2.5L, eAssist or 2.0L turbo (2013-2015), and 1.5L turbo, 2.0L turbo or 1.8L Hybrid (2016-2019). The 2016 Malibu Limited is the older generation. Hybrid models use a battery pack and electronic transmission that should be checked for warnings and service history.
What to do: Confirm the generation, engine and transmission by VIN; on a Hybrid, scan the hybrid system.
Recall applicability varies by model year, production date, engine, transmission and VIN. Check the VIN for current open recalls and completed remedies.
Chevrolet Malibu Limited research: recalls, reliability and buyer's guide