Worst 2023 Chevrolet Malibu Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ENGINE
AIR BAGS
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2023 Chevrolet Malibu.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 9 | 1 | 1 | 31,000 mi | |
| ENGINE | 8 | — | — | 57,619 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 6 | 3 | — | 29,000 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 5 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN | 5 | — | — | 57,619 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 5 | — | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING | 2 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES | 1 | — | — | 11,000 mi | |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 | — | — | 38,706 mi | |
| WHEELS | 1 | — | — | — |
Recalls for 2023 Chevrolet Malibu
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~273,878 vehicles.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The rearview camera screen may display a distorted or blank image.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The front impact bar, a structural portion of the vehicle frame, may not be properly welded to the front frame rail.
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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