Worst 2017 Chevrolet Malibu Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Electrical Faults
Unintended Acceleration
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 250 | 3 | 2 | 55,207 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 157 | — | 1 | 47,169 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 132 | 1 | — | 56,414 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 126 | — | — | 51,109 mi | |
| Brakes | 64 | 3 | — | 67,189 mi | |
| Fuel System | 56 | — | — | 44,034 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 53 | 1 | — | 49,396 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 46 | 4 | — | 64,888 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 20 | — | — | 47,632 mi | |
| Body Structure | 17 | — | 1 | 45,910 mi | |
| Airbags | 13 | 7 | — | 56,697 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 9 | — | — | 51,550 mi | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Floor Shift | 7 | — | — | 18,000 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 7 | — | — | 40,776 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 6 | — | — | 48,179 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 5 | — | — | 40,690 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 5 | — | 1 | 24,333 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Assist | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Gear Position Indication (Prndl) | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags: Air Bag/Restraint Control Module | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Propulsion System:Hybrid Management:Power Control Unit/Module (Hpcu):Software | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2017 Chevrolet Malibu
4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,476 vehicles.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2021 Chevrolet Malibu and 2019-2021 Cadillac XT4 vehicles. The rear seat belt retractors may be improperly secured with loose or missing fasteners.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. During servicing, a Passenger Presence System (PPS) may have been installed that was not correctly calibrated to the vehicle's seat type. As a result, the PPS may not properly identify an adult passenger from a child passenger in the front passenger seat, potentially causing the air bag to not deploy when it should, or causing the air bag to deploy when it shouldn't.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 GMC Canyon, 2016-2017 Buick Envision, 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado and Malibu, 2017-2018 GMC Acadia, 2018 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The high pressure fuel pump may detach from its mounting flange, possibly resulting in the pump damaging the high pressure fuel line.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017 Malibu vehicles manufactured on November 10, 2016. The right-hand rear side air bag inflator manifold may have insufficient welds.
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2017 Chevrolet Malibu — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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