NHTSA Data Explorer

Chevrolet Malibu

Data refreshed July 24, 2026

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Complaints

20,506

Active records

Recalls

59

Active records

TSBs

4,400

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

23

Injuries

676

Crashes

826

Fires

185

Top reported issues — Chevrolet Malibu

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Operating state

8,308

Reporting mechanism

6,350

Steering behavior

5,791

Condition issue

4,152

Engine behavior

2,589

Lighting behavior

2,416

Performance issue

2,356

Driver assistance issue

2,322

Vibration/harshness

1,804

Noise

1,732

Starting behavior

1,414

Safety restraint issue

1,332

Braking behavior

1,026

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

987

Electrical issue

972

Fluid issue

879

Access/entry issue

784

Thermal issue

759

Powering on/off behavior

740

Safety restraint behavior

508

HVAC behavior

383

Ride/handling behavior

352

Infotainment behavior

296

Smell

222

Recent change

196

Wiper/washer behavior

101

Communication/network issue

34

Electrified system issue

12

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2023 CHEVROLET MALIBU

Filed Jul 20, 2026


The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the rear-view camera displayed a blank screen. Additionally, the system vision failure warning light was illuminated. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V212000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair wa unavailable.…

2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU

Filed Jul 20, 2026


The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the steering wheel was shaking and locked up, and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The vehicle lost power steering functionality. The power steering warning light was illuminated. A dealer or an independent mechanic was not contacted. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer to be diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and the contact was informed that the…

2023 CHEVROLET MALIBU

Filed Jul 19, 2026


Unable to accelerate, dangerous when getting on highway or driving up hills

2018 CHEVROLET MALIBU

Filed Jul 19, 2026


JUST BOUGHT THE CAR AND THE CAR IS RECEIVING ERROR: SHIFT TO PARK. THIS APPEAR TO BE A KNOW ISSUE FOR 2018 CHEVY MALIBU HYBRID. CAR CUT OFF IN MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC

2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU

Filed Jul 19, 2026


“Steering assist is reduced, drive with care” is showing up for a couple second and disappearing. When that happens my car seems to shut off and the steering wheel stiffens and pull to either the left of right side. All this happens while driving. After the 3rd time of it happening within 10min, my gas fuel level dropped but when back up to the “original” level

2024 CHEVROLET MALIBU

Filed Jul 18, 2026


was stopped at a red light. When the traffic light turned green, I pressed the accelerator to proceed through the intersection, but my vehicle did not respond or accelerate immediately. After several seconds, the vehicle finally began to move. This unexpected delay created a safety concern because I was unable to accelerate when traffic began moving.Which caused built up traffic and an almost wreck behind me

2021 CHEVROLET MALIBU

Filed Jul 17, 2026


The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, all the lights on the instrument panel illuminated, and the engine started to choke. The Service Vehicle light remained illuminated after the other lights turned off. The engine started choking again and failed to start. The vehicle was towed to a certified mechanic and was diagnosed with an inoperable fuel pump power control module. The mechanic informed the contact about a recall associated with the…

2018 CHEVROLET MALIBU

Filed Jul 16, 2026


While coming down McClure pass in Colorado my brakes failed. The the car went to engine power reduced mode. After getting the car to an independent mechanic I was told that the vacuum pump failed and exploded the parts into the camshaft. After 2 days of repairs I was finally able to get my car back to working order. This could have been a fatal car accident coming down a mountain pass. I was able to get stopped safely because I know the road. I had just driven 700 miles over Eisenhower Pass,…

2022 CHEVROLET MALIBU

Filed Jul 16, 2026


Component: Air Conditioning – A/C Hose Assembly / Refrigerant Discharge Line The air conditioning refrigerant discharge line (A/C hose assembly) appears to have been improperly designed and/or installed during manufacturing. The rubber A/C hose was routed in a manner that caused it to rest against or press against the side of the engine. Over time, the engine heat and constant contact burned a hole through the hose, causing a rapid loss of refrigerant (Freon). As a result of the refrigerant…

2022 CHEVROLET MALIBU

Filed Jul 15, 2026


I was told the bcm on my vehicle is bad. It cause my car to go all out of wack. Multiple warning lights come on (ESC, ABS, power steering, check engine), the gauge controls flutter, my gear shift clicks on and off, the car has even shut down on me in the middle of traffic, wouldn’t start, wouldn’t shift, basically wouldn’t move at all even when it did start. How would a bcm shut down my whole vehicle?

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Updated July 24, 2026. Refreshed nightly.