Worst 2021 Chevrolet Malibu Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
POWER TRAIN
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2021 Chevrolet Malibu.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 23 | — | — | 52,262 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 23 | — | — | 5,300 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 22 | — | — | 34,200 mi | |
| ENGINE | 10 | — | — | 36,500 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 5 | — | — | — | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS | 3 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING | 2 | — | — | 68,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 | — | — | 5,300 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 2 | — | — | 126,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:THROTTLEBODY/MANIFOLD | 1 | — | — | — | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS | 1 | — | — | 8,000 mi | |
| TIRES | 1 | — | — | 2,000 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 | — | — | 5,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 1 | — | — | 5,300 mi |
Recalls for 2021 Chevrolet Malibu
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,025 vehicles.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Malibu, 2022 Chevrolet Equinox, Blazer and Cadillac XT4 vehicles. The driver's seat cushion frame may have an improper weld in the power tilt-adjustment mechanism.
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 2016-2021 Chevrolet Malibu and 2019-2021 Cadillac XT4 vehicles. The rear seat belt retractors may be improperly secured with loose or missing fasteners.
Other Chevrolet Malibu Years
Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Malibu reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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