The service and repair manual for the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu — 2.0L I4 and 1.8L I4 and 1.5L I4 engines, 5 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Chevrolet published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.0L I4 — 122 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged 1.8L I4 — 110 cu in, DOHC 1.5L I4 — 91 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged |
| Trims | Premier Sedan 4-Door · Hybrid Sedan 4-Door · L Sedan 4-Door · LT Sedan 4-Door · LS Sedan 4-Door |
| Other 2016 Malibu variants | Malibu Limited → |
| Federal record | 7 recalls · 1,431 complaints · 736 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2016 Malibu manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 633
- General Information 2,064
- Accessories & Equipment 6,877
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 548
- Body & Frame 1,894
- Maintenance 10
- Brakes 1,277
- Restraints 407
- Drivelines & Axles 47
- Steering 340
- Electrical 4,416
- Suspension 197
- Engine Mechanical 1,229
- Transmission 798
- Engine Performance 3,903
- First Pass 150
- Second Pass Release 45
- Final Pass 250
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2016 Malibu
- Air Bags — side/window · 16V781000If the air bag tears during deployment, the air bag may not perform as designed, increasin.
- Seat Belts — critical fasteners · 21V649000An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not function properly in a crash, increasing.
- Air Bags — side/window · 16V151000Fractured weld studs may allow the side air bag to move out of position during deployment,.
- Electrical System — software · 16V084000An unbelted driver is at a greater risk of injury in a crash.
- Electrical System — ignition · 16V502000If the key is removed without the transmission in park, the vehicle may rollaway as occupa.
- Electronic Stability Control (Esc) · 16V272000If the ebcm fails the primary braking system will still function, however, the loss of abs.
- Air Bags — frontal · 16V125000An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury.
Owners have filed 1,431 complaints and Chevrolet has issued 736 technical service bulletins for the 2016 Malibu. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2016 Malibu manual
Is this manual specific to the 2016 Malibu?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2016 model year, covering the 2.0L I4 and 1.8L I4 and 1.5L I4 across the Premier Sedan 4-Door, Hybrid Sedan 4-Door, L Sedan 4-Door, LT Sedan 4-Door, LS Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Chevrolet published for this year.
What 2016 Malibu problems does it help with?
7 recalls are on federal record for the 2016 Malibu, covering air bags, seat belts, electrical system. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Chevrolet dealers.
Does it include 2016 Malibu wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2016 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $49.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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