2018 Model Year

Chevrolet Malibu

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
663
Recalls
2
Crashes
21
Severe
39

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

19V642000 Sep 2019

Other

No consequence data available

18V400000 Jun 2018

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Power Train
Nov 2026

2018 Chevrolet Malibu Premier with approximately 50,000 miles displayed a persistent “Shift to Park” message. The vehicle would not consistently recog...

Engine
Oct 2026

Engine power reduced car shuts off and will not start

Brakes
Sep 2026

Hard braking, reduced engine power

SUSPENSION,ENGINE
Jun 2026

I was driving and the reduced engine power came on. I almost crashed because I couldn't control the steering

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE
Jun 2026

The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while coming to a stop, the brake pedal suddenly became inoperable. There was no war...

SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
Mar 2026

The Vacuum pump continues to go out causes code P1101. I have replaced it 4 times and people just in my town are fighting this code for dear life like...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 2026

Shift to park error message appears on dash after turning off the vehicle. I have to turn back on the vehicle and take it out of park and shift it bac...

Engine
Feb 2026

I was driving on the freeway with my kids in the car at 60 mph and without warning I get an engine power reduced message and then my car losing power...

STEERING,SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN
Jan 2026

I've taken my car in now 4 times to Chevy dealers just to be told there was nothing wrong. Turnes out that my torque converter (transmission) is going...

POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Jan 2026

I was driving along and my car went into a reduced engine power mode. Code came up as the gas pedal sensor.

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Data updated: March 4, 2026

Summary

The 2018 Chevrolet Malibu has 663 complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Engine. 21 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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