NHTSA Data Explorer

Chevrolet Malibu

Data refreshed July 19, 2026

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Complaints

20,499

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

8,303

Reporting mechanism

6,348

Steering behavior

5,789

Condition issue

4,151

Engine behavior

2,589

Lighting behavior

2,416

Performance issue

2,353

Driver assistance issue

2,321

Vibration/harshness

1,804

Noise

1,732

Starting behavior

1,413

Safety restraint issue

1,332

Braking behavior

1,026

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

986

Electrical issue

972

Fluid issue

879

Access/entry issue

784

Thermal issue

759

Powering on/off behavior

739

Safety restraint behavior

508

HVAC behavior

383

Ride/handling behavior

351

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.

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…

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,…

2024 CHEVROLET MALIBU

Filed Jul 15, 2026


The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V212000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair, and the contact was unable to register the vehicle with the recall unrepaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced…

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?

2002 CHEVROLET MALIBU

Filed Jul 15, 2026


Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2002 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the independent mechanic, who reported the mileage at 105,000. The key was stuck in the ignition, but was replaced. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. The seller provided the VIN from the title and a Carfax report that the vehicle had only two previous owners. At the time of the…

2024 CHEVROLET MALIBU

Filed Jul 15, 2026


The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V212000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the contact was informed that parts were not yet available for the recall repair. The contact stated that the unrepaired recall prevents the use of the vehicle for the purpose for which the vehicle was purchased. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact…

2023 CHEVROLET MALIBU

Filed Jul 13, 2026


my back up camera stopped working it’s just a black screen now

2022 CHEVROLET MALIBU

Filed Jul 13, 2026


My 2022 Chevrolet Malibu LT repeatedly and unpredictably enters a Reduced Engine Power state, causing sudden, dangerous drops in speed while driving in traffic. This intermittent loss of power happens constantly on and off, creating an ongoing and severe safety hazard. A diagnostic scan reveals codes P0299 (Turbocharger Underboost), P1101, and P2227. General Motors has an active Special Coverage Program (N252508360) covering this exact turbocharger failure for 2022 Malibus with the 1.5L engine.…

2021 CHEVROLET MALIBU

Filed Jul 11, 2026


A screen popped up saying “reduced engine power” I was already Omw to the shop to get one thing fixed. When they tried to pull my car in they say they he car wouldn’t drive and it was hard to accelerate and they had to put it in Neutral to get it in the shop. They said they fixed the problem but when I left to go into the main road, my car wouldn’t accelerate to the speed I needed and cars were coming. They were beeping and thank God they were able to slow down because they’ve would’ve hit me.…

2017 CHEVROLET MALIBU

Filed Jul 10, 2026


Transmission has been slipping since the day I bought the car in 2023 approximately at 90,000 miles, I have been keeping up with the manufactured recommendations on the transmission and march of 2026 I went to move the passenger seat and it no longer moves

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Updated July 19, 2026. Refreshed nightly.