I bought this car about 10 days ago. Throat was in pain, coughed up blood, dizzy, sweaty, and shaking. There's gas all over the ground coming from front under hood smelling through the vents. Very loud smelling. Took it to Chevrolet dealership on Covington hwy Decatur GA today and had to leave it there. I still don't feel good and neither the passengers in car. Car could've caught on fire gas leaking out when put in. Never experience this ever in my life. I may have to go to the hospital my chest feel very tight and I had a chronic asthmatic and my child in the car with me that's been on a breathing machine since last night and it's now 3:35 pm next day.
2016 Chevrolet Malibu: fire, smoke or burning smell
5 of the 841 complaints about the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu describe fire, smoke or burning smell.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls and 289 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Fire, smoke or burning smell by model year
What owners say
My car caught on fire under the hood. As I was driving on road I heard a sound and my car started slowing down and smoke started coming from under the hood got out the car not a minute later flames of smoke engulfed the car
Engine to power is reduced. Poor fuel efficiency. Rough idling while parked. Poor acceleration. Trouble starting up. Burning smell at times.
Driving the car you smell a burning smell upon parking it turned out the heat shield on car was burning and disintegrating. I have photo but won't load ,,,
The cigarette lighter look to have caught on fire and burned the buttons above it the vehicle was parked no key in the ignition
Service bulletins that may apply
- This service bulletin provides information on the proper Reflective High Temperature Heat and/or...
- The intent of this service bulletin is to identify aftermarket ALDL or DLC interface devices as potential...
- This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Service Programming System (SPS)...
- This service bulletin provides information to diagnose batteries that have set for a long period of time...
- This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using...
- This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery...
- Electrical system
- Electrical system
Related recalls
Electrical system: ignition
- What is wrong
- 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 without the transmission being in PARK. Also, certain 2013 Buick Encore, 2011 Buick Regal, 2013-2014 Buick Verano, 2011-2016 Chevrolet Cruze, 2010-2013 Chevrolet Equinox 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu, and 2011-2013 GMC Terrain vehicles may have been serviced with similar defective replacement electronic park lock levers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
- Risk
- If the key is removed without the transmission in PARK, the vehicle may rollaway as occupants are exiting, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the key cylinder lock housing, free of charge. The recall began on October 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1020, Buick 1‑800‑521‑7300, and GMC 1‑800‑462‑8782. GM's number for this recall is 50490 and 50491.
Recall number 16V502000 · Recall details
Electrical system: software
- What is wrong
- 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 warning when the key has been left in the ignition and the door is opened or when the driver does not fasten their seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection", and/or 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- Risk
- An unbelted driver is at a greater risk of injury in a crash.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. The recall began on March 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1020, or GMC customer service at 1‑800‑462‑8782. GM's number for this recall is 15808.
Recall number 16V084000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu fire or smoke
Is fire, smoke or burning smell a common problem on the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu?
5 of 841 owner complaints about the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu (1%) mention fire, smoke or burning smell. The model year with the most reports is 2013.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu?
There are 2 recalls and 289 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu
Check engine light 181Loss of power 110Stalling 30Engine failure 26Battery drain 18Water leak 18Won't start 18Headlights 16Misfire 14ABS 13Grinding brakes 13Hesitation 13Won't shift 13Jerking 12Steering lock-up 9Brake failure 8Adaptive cruise 7Door locks 7Knocking 7Start-stop 7Warning lights 7No deployment 6Backup camera 6Fuel pump 6Overheating 6Key fob 5Transmission failure 5
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