Chevrolet Malibu Complaints (2017)

727 consumer complaints on file.

#11532546July 16, 2023
SEATS, SEAT BELTS, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
shift to park
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11531512July 11, 2023
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Issues with fuel pump
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11531513July 11, 2023
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Issues with fuel pump. Other 2017 Chevrolet Malibu's already have this recall
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11530617July 6, 2023
AIR BAGS
I was traveling at 55 mph and hit a deer with my car's front end. The impact affected about 60% of my front end. I couldn't escape from my vehicle through either front doors, I had to use the rear passenger doors. Upon impact, the front dash Indicated "airbag" buy not 1 airbag deployed. Even the car dealership indicated that they noticed the airbag light, but assured me it was okay.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11528989June 26, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES
1) brake system failed , yes it’s available for inspection 2) the brakes became very hard not being able to push down to use brakes , had to go to the right into ditch to avoid many vehicles that were ahead of me , this was very scary for my family and I , I’ve had nightmares since . 3) brake booster has been confirmed by the dealership as the problem 4)inspected at the hm dealership 5) There was no warning lights before incident happen
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11528633June 24, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES, ENGINE
Engine reduced while on the highway.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11528306June 22, 2023
POWER TRAIN
Fail to ingage into park Car can roll away if not staying park mode. Yes dealer Inspected and repaired by dealer Dashboard stater shifter not engaged, first appeared 10/27/2022
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11528179June 21, 2023
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
I notice water leaking inside the trunk and roof, after carefully checking the outside car i have found a cracked 3rd brake light( rear), no accident , no impact nothing happened.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11527915June 20, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE
Shift to park warning continues to come on daily when I go to put my car in park. I have to fidget with the shifter to get the computer to recognize that my car is in park and the car will then shut off. Recently I was stopped at a red light, tried to accelerate at the green light and my car completely shut off, while I was still in drive. I could not accelerate and had to place my car in park. Then my stabilitrak sensor came on, along with a notice that my battery saver was on. I had to call a police offer to help me off the road. The car was then able to turn on and I drove it home but this is not safe.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11526584June 12, 2023
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that upon cleaning her rear windshield, she noticed that the third rear brake light plastic housing had cracked on both sides. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that the third brake light needed to be replaced to avoid future water intrusion that might enter through the roof of the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was advised to call the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 78,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11526644June 12, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Driver door will not unlock from outside of car when car is sitting out in the heat and sun. Yes car Is available for inspection If I need to get in car while out somewhere I can’t in a hurry. I went to dealership in November 2022 when it happened 3 times it was hot outside. No warning message or symptoms before failure. Hot weather when sitting in sun lock will not work. Now that it is very hot lock is not working again June12, 2023 happened 2 times today
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11526672June 12, 2023
POWER TRAIN, ENGINE, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
I was driving my car at a normal rate of speed when all of a sudden it slowed down to a crawl and almost caused an accident, reduced engine power and engine came one after getting the codes they were 2122 and 2097
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11526493June 12, 2023
ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
The day I bought the vehicle in 2019 the engine light came on, I took the car back to the dealership and was told they couldn’t do anything. I took it to them and the shop here in town and I was told by both shops on multiple occasions they could not fix any of the issues. They treated me like I’m just a paycheck for them. My car for 3+ years now shuts completely off when I slow down or stop, including on highways. “Engine speed reduced” message comes up every time I drive. Now I am being told my brakes are going to go out and nobody can help me. I have to step on my gas after I start the car or it just sputters.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11525760June 7, 2023
ENGINE, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
My car has reduce engine speed. I’m driving on the highway and out of nowhere the car shots down and a symbol appears on my dashboard that says Reduce Engine Speed. Literally the car slows down to a minimal speed until I can’t drive anymore. I have to stop and turn off the car for 5 minutes until I can turn it on and drive to my destination in a reduce speed.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11525764June 7, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Reduce Power Engine appears on the dash board. The car starts slowing down, I can’t speed up, I Have to park on the side of the heavy traffic in the Highway. I have to wait around 5 minutes and then drive. I still have the engine symbol on. This happens regularly like 2 to 3 times a week.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11525893June 7, 2023
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the reduced speed warning light and the check engine warning light were illuminated. The vehicle decelerated and the brake pedal became stiff while depressed, while the RMP’s fluctuated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the vacuum pump was replaced; however, the contact stated that the RPM’s was still fluctuating. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving, if the accelerator pedal was not depressed, the vehicle would shut off. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to exceed 60 MPH while driving. The contact stated that a DTC code for the camshaft was illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 95,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11525439June 5, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH and attempting to depress the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to stop as needed. The contact was able to get to the side of the road but ended up in a ditch which stopped the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the brakes had failed and that the vacuum pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, due to the manufacturing of the braking system, the damages was extensive, and the vehicle was undrivable. The contact stated that additional parts were needed to fix the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 121,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11524202May 28, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
the secondary battery that sits in the trunk, above the back driver side tire had a short. the cable bunt out and my car reduced speed and it had me pull over. I did not know this is what had happened until i drove it again and i could no longer start it. the shift knob is locked and cant put it on drive or neutral. initializing wait to shift, theft deterrent system, transport mode on, stabilitrak, among other things popped up. Had that short sparked up into an actual fire, yes, my life could have been at risk as the car could have caught on fire. Due to it being a long weekend (memorial day weekend) I couldn't take it to a Chevy dealer. I am on an out of town trip for my kids soccer tournament. i currently have it sitting a tow yard waiting to take it to my house, and then towed to Chevy dealer in Hemet, CA, where I live.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11523101May 21, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
shift to park message appears most often
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11522296May 16, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES
Brake failure, turning into my parents driveway I had to swerve to miss a truck and drove in the yard because of it. It has been diagnosed a faulty brake vacuum pump that caused this failure. I am getting it looked at by a mechanic of Friday and hope that this issue didn't cause further problems with the engine/camshaft. From doing research it seems that many other people have experienced the same issue with the same year vehicle (2017 Chevrolet Malibu). I have also in the past had to get my car fixed by a GM mechanic for the issue of the car giving the "reduced power mode" and basically shutting off while driving down the street. That has now been fixed but was also an issue GM was aware of but I never received a letter or anything about the issue or that there was a recall on it.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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