2018 Chevrolet Malibu problems
Owners have filed 1,215 complaints about the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu with NHTSA. Engine accounts for 22.9% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of electrical system at 15.7%.
Complaints1,215
Crashes35
Fires6
Injuries26
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Engine 22.9% · 278
Electrical system 15.7% · 191
Power train 13.9% · 169
Unknown or other 12.4% · 151
Vehicle speed control 9.1% · 111
Fuel/propulsion system 6.9% · 84
Service brakes 4.9% · 60
Steering 3.3% · 40
Severity
Of those complaints, 35 describe a crash, 6 describe a fire and 26 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 27 model years of the Chevrolet Malibu in this data, 2018 sits 15th by complaint volume. 2009 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 280 in the last three years against 563 in the three before. The issues here may already have been addressed.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 46,000 miles.
In owners' own words
This is the 3rd time for he same issue. After a cold start the engine will start missing on a cyl which results in a huge decrease in power and running rough. This last time, engine light came on. Just like the other times, if you stop and restart the car, the issue goes way. Took to dealership and even though the engine light came on, no codes and they couldnt replicate the issue and nothing was done. Engine
While driving at 55 miles my vehicle displayed engine speed reduced on the dashboard. My vehicle slowed down to only 20 miles in the middle of traffic And wouldnât pick of speed.I had to put my hazardâs lights on and get to the side of the road as quickly as possible. I turn the car off than turned it back on same thing on dash engine powered reduced. I haven't took the car to the dealership yet Engine
The vehicle loses power after warming up. Vehicle sputters during acceleration and sometimes will not accelerate at all. This almost caused me to get into an accident as I pulled out and pressed the accelerator and the car would not move. There are no lights or codes present. According to online forums there is a tsb for this (19-na-32); it needs to be a safety recall...This is very dangerous. Engine · reported at 7,500 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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