2023 Chevrolet Malibu problems and complaints
Owners have filed 73 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Chevrolet Malibu. The most-reported areas: Back Over Prevention (16), Unknown Or Other (14), Engine (13).
Key takeaways
- 73 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 5 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 8 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Back Over Prevention | 16 | 22% |
| Unknown Or Other | 14 | 19% |
| Engine | 13 | 18% |
| Electrical System | 12 | 16% |
| Air Bags | 8 | 11% |
| Power Train | 8 | 11% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 6 | 8% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 5 | 7% |
| Steering | 5 | 7% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 5 | 7% |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 5% |
| Lane Departure | 4 | 5% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Chevrolet Malibu 4 DR FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine And Engine Cooling - filed 2026-10-29
The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was constantly illuminated, and the message "Engine Reduced Power" was displayed while depressing the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the turbo charger asse...
Air Bags,wheels,service Brakes - filed 2026-10-21
October 7, 2026 this vehicle hydroplaned and I lost control of the vehicle. To the best of my knowledge, the steering wheel locked and when attempted to step on the brakes, no braking occurred. The vehicle slid into grass which then hit the guard railing on the interstate. After being inspected by collision shop techs,...
Service Brakes,engine - filed 2026-10-13
I am reporting a potential safety concern involving the brake vacuum pump in Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. I have seen multiple reports from owners describing vacuum pump failures, brakes becoming difficult to press, and brakes reportedly stopping working. Some owners have reported having to replace their vacuum pumps mul...
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More for the 2023 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.