2017 Model Year

Chevrolet Malibu

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
710
Recalls
1
Crashes
17
Severe
31

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

16V870000 Dec 2016

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
May 2026

The Reduce Power to Engine keeps happening. It shuts my car down and lights up the traction control light, check engine light and its a serious hazard...

Engine
Mar 2026

I was driving my car on the highway and the car begin to feel like it was about to shut off. Shortly after, the car check engine light turned on with...

POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES
Feb 2026

In the last 6 months I’ve had to put 3 Brake Boosters on my 2017 Chevy Malibu and it’s NOT cheap…. I don’t know what else to do.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
Jan 2026

The GM Shift to Park recall has been an issue that has affected various General Motors (GM) vehicles. The primarily impacting Chevrolet models like th...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Dec 2025

I have had experience with the "SHIFT TO PARK" error and I have had the "reduced engine power" error message resulting in an UNEEDED $2200 dollar repa...

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
Dec 2025

While driving at highway speeds, my vehicle suddenly experienced a loss of engine power and reduced acceleration. The traction control light and engin...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Dec 2025

Lose power while driving

STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES Crash
Dec 2025

Was driving on highway and starting to exit and my engine light came on and it alerted reduced engine power. I had to slam on my brakes but they were...

POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Dec 2025

Reduced engine power. Car will not accelerate over 35 mph. Almost rear ended. Will be the second time in dealer for same problem. Also, Shift to P...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Dec 2025

Car is indicating I need to “SHIFT TO PARK” when it’s in park.

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Data updated: March 4, 2026

Summary

The 2017 Chevrolet Malibu has 710 complaints and 1 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is UNKNOWN OR OTHER. 17 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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