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Chevrolet Malibu

Data refreshed June 26, 2026

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Complaints

20,462

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

825

Fires

185

Top reported issues — Chevrolet Malibu

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Operating state

8,292

Reporting mechanism

6,340

Steering behavior

5,788

Condition issue

4,149

Engine behavior

2,586

Lighting behavior

2,415

Performance issue

2,345

Driver assistance issue

2,314

Vibration/harshness

1,802

Noise

1,732

Starting behavior

1,412

Safety restraint issue

1,332

Braking behavior

1,022

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

983

Electrical issue

970

Fluid issue

877

Access/entry issue

783

Thermal issue

759

Powering on/off behavior

736

Safety restraint behavior

508

HVAC behavior

383

Ride/handling behavior

350

Infotainment behavior

294

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.

2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU

Filed Jun 22, 2026


Vacuum pump failure causing hard brake pedal which made near to impossible to brake safely and properly that lead to timing chain issues

2024 CHEVROLET MALIBU

Filed Jun 22, 2026


Back up Camera has a recall and there has not been a fix for over 3 months. The back up camera shows a black screen

2009 CHEVROLET MALIBU

Filed Jun 20, 2026


The power steering motor failed ,ESC , TRACTION and power steeringg lights came on, i am a woman and coould NOT control the car and my safety and others was at risk for an accident or crash ,there was nothing prior to this just suddenly loosing control of my car and a very scary position to be in , yes the chevy dealer has the component.I know ther was a recall on this problem and other s beside myself are still having this problem so with the low milage on this car this should NOT have…

2023 CHEVROLET MALIBU

Filed Jun 19, 2026


To Whom It May Concern, I am the owner of a 2023 Chevrolet Malibu that is affected by the ongoing backup camera safety recall. I am submitting this complaint because this defect is not a minor inconvenience—it is a serious safety issue that places me, my family, pedestrians, and other motorists at risk every time the vehicle is operatesThe rearview camera system is a federally required safety feature designed to help drivers detect people, vehicles, and obstacles behind the vehicle. When the…

2023 CHEVROLET MALIBU

Filed Jun 19, 2026


Back up camera is under recall with no fix and not working period. Goes to black screen with a message “ Service Vision System” Dealership - Dan Cummins- refuses to repair due to no fix available.

2023 CHEVROLET MALIBU

Filed Jun 18, 2026


The contact owns a 2023 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. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

2020 CHEVROLET MALIBU

Filed Jun 18, 2026


Ejesitais to shift. Most of the times. Also shif to park when is o ready park.

2011 CHEVROLET MALIBU

Filed Jun 18, 2026


Fire

There was a fire in the trunk on the way to work. Fire department was called to inspect the car and make sure that the fire was out. Fire melted fuse box located in the trunk along with wiring harness and wires, also causing all electrical items to stop working. Claim was attempted to be made, but insurance did not cover this particular issue. After hours of reading as well as watching videos, this seems to be an on problem for Malibu's from 2011-2016. I bought this car one year ago and had a…

2023 CHEVROLET MALIBU

Filed Jun 18, 2026


Subject: Safety Complaint and Request for Assistance – 2023 Chevrolet Malibu Backup Camera Recall To Whom It May Concern, I am the owner of a 2023 Chevrolet Malibu that has been affected by the backup camera recall. The malfunctioning backup camera creates a serious safety hazard for me, my passengers, pedestrians, and other drivers. The backup camera intermittently fails to display properly when the vehicle is placed in reverse. When this occurs, I am unable to clearly see objects,…

2009 CHEVROLET MALIBU

Filed Jun 17, 2026


1 injured

The contact owned a 2009 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 MPH, the driver's side curtain air bag erroneously deployed and struck the left side of the contact's head. The contact immediately pulled over to the side of the road. No warning light was illuminated before or after the failure. Police Officers arrived at the scene, but no police report was filed. The contact sustained a headache and a partial left-ear hearing loss. The contact received a…

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Updated June 26, 2026. Refreshed nightly.