2017 Chevrolet Malibu problems and complaints
Owners have filed 727 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu. The most-reported areas: Engine (256), Electrical System (172), Unknown Or Other (151).
Key takeaways
- 727 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 17 involve a crash, 4 a fire, 16 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 256 | 35% |
| Electrical System | 172 | 24% |
| Unknown Or Other | 151 | 21% |
| Power Train | 144 | 20% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 136 | 19% |
| Service Brakes | 74 | 10% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 59 | 8% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 54 | 7% |
| Steering | 47 | 6% |
| Exterior Lighting | 22 | 3% |
| Structure | 21 | 3% |
| Air Bags | 15 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Chevrolet Malibu 4 DR FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Tires - filed 2026-10-26
Noticed a sidewall bulge in my tire upon parking. 245 40 R 19
Unknown Or Other,service Brakes - filed 2026-10-23
I have two separate incidents regarding the vacuum pump on my 2017 Chevy Malibu. About two years ago, I was driving on the freeway, my brakes locked up, Car was dying, turns out my vacuum pump had exploded internally, causing metal pieces to go into my engine, it was in my oil as well. I had to replace the vacuum pum...
Service Brakes - filed 2026-10-07
I was driving on the tollway at 75 mph when I saw stopped traffic ahead of me, and when I tried to apply the brakes, they went from soft to hard and completely stopped working; I had to swerve across lanes into the grass to avoid a massive accident and to save my life, as well as the lives of my passengers and the peop...
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More for the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.