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Chevrolet Malibu

Safety Grade: F
29,060
Total Complaints
1,210
Crashes
1,030
Injuries
40
Deaths

Top Issues

STEERING
5162
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
3960
ENGINE
2102
POWER TRAIN
1406
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1242
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (
1234
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1233
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1076
SERVICE BRAKES
1070
AIR BAGS
885

Recent Complaints

2021 CHEVROLET MALIBU — SUSPENSION
The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse(R), there was a loud popping sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The m...
2012 CHEVROLET MALIBU — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Rear defrost stopped working. Hasn't worked in years. I took it to GM, they had a print out of a kit that I had to purchase to repair. This stopped working back around 2016.
2008 CHEVROLET MALIBU — STEERING
I own a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ (VIN [XXX] ) with an electric power steering (EPS) issue that matches GM’s known EPS defect and recall 14V‑153 / bulletin 15356 for 2007–2012 Malibus. The steering is very stiff and hard at low speeds, the car feels like it is dragging, and the steering wheel ...
2013 CHEVROLET MALIBU — SUSPENSION
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH on the highway, there was a high-pitched sound coming from the vehicle, and the contact temporarily lost control of the vehicle. The driver was able to regain control of the vehicle. The vehicle was restarted afte...
2022 CHEVROLET MALIBU — ENGINE
Component/System Failure: The turbocharger system failed, specifically the wastegate arm, resulting in loss of boost and reduced engine performance. The failed component should be available for inspection upon request through the servicing dealership. Safety Risk: The failure caused a sudden loss o...
2022 CHEVROLET MALIBU — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Component/System Failure: The turbocharger system failed, specifically the wastegate arm, resulting in loss of boost and reduced engine performance. The failed component should be available for inspection upon request through the servicing dealership. Safety Risk: The failure caused a sudden loss o...
2013 CHEVROLET MALIBU — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THIS IS MY 3RD COMPLAINT (Ref: Previous Reports). THE VEHICLE IS NOW A TOTAL LOSS. 1. UNRESOLVED ENGINE/STEERING (Prior Complaints): This 2013 Malibu has a documented history of sudden engine stalling and total loss of power steering at highway speeds. Despite reporting this twice to the NHTSA and t...
2013 CHEVROLET MALIBU — SUSPENSION
THIS IS MY 3RD COMPLAINT (Ref: Previous Reports). THE VEHICLE IS NOW A TOTAL LOSS. 1. UNRESOLVED ENGINE/STEERING (Prior Complaints): This 2013 Malibu has a documented history of sudden engine stalling and total loss of power steering at highway speeds. Despite reporting this twice to the NHTSA and t...
2013 CHEVROLET MALIBU — ENGINE
THIS IS MY 3RD COMPLAINT (Ref: Previous Reports). THE VEHICLE IS NOW A TOTAL LOSS. 1. UNRESOLVED ENGINE/STEERING (Prior Complaints): This 2013 Malibu has a documented history of sudden engine stalling and total loss of power steering at highway speeds. Despite reporting this twice to the NHTSA and t...
2018 CHEVROLET MALIBU — AIR BAGS
The contact owned a 2018 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while her son was driving down the road at 35 MPH, he switched lanes into a blind spot and was t-boned by another vehicle traveling at the same speed. The contact stated the impact occurred on the driver's side, left front, and passe...

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