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P0556 on CHEVROLET MALIBU

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
6
Most Affected
2019, 2016, 2017

What P0556 Means on Your CHEVROLET MALIBU

Real CHEVROLET MALIBU Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)

"Tl* the contact owns a 2016 chevrolet malibu. while driving and depressing the brake pedal, the pedal traveled to the floorboard and there was a grinding noise. there was no warning indicator illuminated. in addition, the vehicle lost power and failed to accelerate."

— 2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU owner • SERVICE BRAKES • Filed 05/08/2019

"As I was driving in a 45 MPH two-lane road, the car in front of me wanted to turn left and when I stepped on the brake pedal, it was stiff. The car wouldn't slow down. So, I quickly stepped on the parking brake which helped and possibly saved my life and the life/lives of those I could have hit."

— 2017 CHEVROLET MALIBU owner • SERVICE BRAKES • Filed 06/29/2022

"Vehicle was being driven at 60 mph on the highway when the brakes weren't responding as I was entering a sharp curve. Had to stand on the brakes and manually lower the gears to keep from hitting a tree head-on. Check engine light was on."

— 2019 CHEVROLET MALIBU owner • SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE • Filed 03/21/2025

"The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH and slowing for a traffic signal, the brake pedal was stiff and could not be depressed. The contact stated he heard a grinding noise coming from the front tires."

— 2019 CHEVROLET MALIBU owner • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC • Filed 12/06/2022

"I purchased a 2019 chevy malibu on April 9th 2022. Car seemed to be fine at first drove car for two month experienced frequent shift to park issues as car would not recognize itself in park Until multiple attempts at parking."

— 2019 CHEVROLET MALIBU owner • POWER TRAIN,ENGINE • Filed 09/05/2022

Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Common Causes of P0556 on CHEVROLET MALIBU

50%
16.7%
16.7%
16.7%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2016
1
2017
1
2019
3
2020
1

What To Do Next

  1. 1
    Check for recalls on YOUR VIN

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  2. 2
    Get a proper diagnosis

    A code alone doesn't tell you the exact failed part. A diagnostic at a shop ($50-$150) pinpoints the root cause before you spend money on parts.

  3. 3
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P0556 on Other Vehicles

Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (U.S. Department of Transportation) and the SAE J2012 OBD-II standard. Code definitions follow the SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6 standard. Owner reports are filed directly with NHTSA by vehicle owners. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not replace professional automotive diagnosis. Always consult a qualified mechanic for vehicle repair decisions.

Last updated: March 2026