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Chevrolet Malibu: known issues clusters

All rows for this model in the Known Issues clusters dataset, newest model year first. Each year links to its consumer page, which shows the same records with context.

rows112
model years2005–2024 (20)
data through2026-09-20
method/data/methodology#known-issues
licenseCC BY 4.0 (derived)
chevrolet.csv (whole make)

Vehicle pages

2024 · 2023 · 2022 · 2021 · 2020 · 2019 · 2018 · 2017 · 2016 · 2015 · 2014 · 2013 · 2012 · 2011 · 2010 · 2009 · 2008 · 2007 · 2006 · 2005

Rows

yearcluster_idlabelcomponent_codecomplaint_countdate_rangesource_complaint_countreviewed_at
2024malibu-2024-rearview-camera-display-failureRearview camera display failureELECTRICAL SYSTEM72026-04 → 2026-07252026-07-20
2024malibu-2024-back-over-prevention-recall-delayBack over prevention recall repair unavailableBACK OVER PREVENTION42026-04 → 2026-06252026-07-20
2024malibu-2024-engine-stall-service-esc-warningEngine stall and Service ESC warningPOWER TRAIN, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE52025-07 → 2026-06252026-07-20
2024malibu-2024-forward-collision-malfunctionForward collision avoidance system malfunctionFORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE32024-07 → 2024-11252026-07-20
2023malibu-2023-backup-camera-recall-26v212000Rearview camera failure and recall 26V212000 remedy delayBACK OVER PREVENTION222026-04-03 → 2026-08-15612026-08-20
2023malibu-2023-turbocharger-power-lossTurbocharger failure and reduced engine powerENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER92023-11-14 → 2026-06-04612026-08-20
2023malibu-2023-airbag-non-deploymentAir bag non-deployment in crash eventsAIR BAGS52023-05-16 → 2025-12-28612026-08-20
2023malibu-2023-electrical-system-faultsElectrical system faults affecting start and vehicle operationELECTRICAL SYSTEM62023-05-10 → 2026-07-08612026-08-20
2023malibu-2023-lane-departure-steering-interventionLane departure assist unintended steering interventionLANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST, STEERING32023-05-10 → 2023-08-31612026-08-20
2022malibu-2022-turbocharger-failureTurbocharger failure with reduced engine powerENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER222025-12-17 → 2026-07-30912026-08-20
2022malibu-2022-shift-to-park-detectionGear shifter park position detection failurePOWER TRAIN, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM282023-09-14 → 2026-07-15912026-08-20
2022malibu-2022-bcm-electrical-multilightBody control module and multi-system warning light eventsELECTRICAL SYSTEM42025-06-07 → 2026-07-15912026-08-20
2022malibu-2022-ac-hose-engine-contactA/C refrigerant discharge line contact with engineUNKNOWN OR OTHER, ENGINE12026-07-16 → 2026-07-16912026-08-20
2022malibu-2022-rear-glass-water-leakRear glass water leak with interior stainingSTRUCTURE12026-06-24 → 2026-06-24912026-08-20
2022malibu-2022-transmission-jerk-slipTransmission jerk and slip during accelerationPOWER TRAIN22023-03-03 → 2023-04-27912026-08-20
2022malibu-2022-power-steering-assist-reductionPower steering assist reduction warning at low speedSTEERING12026-01-08 → 2026-01-08912026-08-20
2021malibu-2021-shift-to-park-sensorGear position sensor 'Shift to Park' false warningPOWER TRAIN412023-06 → 2026-08852026-08-21
2021malibu-2021-fuel-pump-control-moduleFuel pump power control module failure and stallFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY52025-10 → 2026-07852026-08-21
2021malibu-2021-reduced-engine-powerReduced engine power and throttle body faultsENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM52025-06 → 2026-04852026-08-21
2020malibu-2020-shift-to-park-messageShift to Park message with shifter in parkPOWER TRAIN632021-09 → 2026-051882026-06-14
2020malibu-2020-brake-vacuum-pump-failureBrake vacuum pump failure and hard brake pedalSERVICE BRAKES362021-08 → 2026-051882026-06-14
2020malibu-2020-reduced-engine-powerReduced engine power and stallingVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL112021-07 → 2026-041882026-06-14
2020malibu-2020-transmission-failureTransmission hard shifts and replacementPOWER TRAIN122022-06 → 2026-011882026-06-14
2020malibu-2020-stalling-fuel-injectorStalling and fuel injector failureFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE192020-07 → 2026-041882026-06-14
2019malibu-2019-shift-to-park-failureShifter fails to register Park positionPOWER TRAIN, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM692020-09 → 2026-031882026-08-20
2019malibu-2019-brake-vacuum-pump-failureBrake vacuum pump failure causing brake lossSERVICE BRAKES, ENGINE152020-06 → 2026-031882026-08-20
2019malibu-2019-engine-stall-power-lossEngine stall and reduced power while drivingPOWER TRAIN, ENGINE392019-09 → 2026-071882026-08-20
2019malibu-2019-throttle-body-hose-disconnectThrottle body hose disconnection during accelerationENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM62021-08 → 2025-111882026-08-20
2019malibu-2019-cvt-hesitation-failureCVT hesitation and failure to acceleratePOWER TRAIN152019-06 → 2025-061882026-08-20
2019malibu-2019-auto-start-stop-malfunctionAuto Start/Stop system malfunction at idlePOWER TRAIN102019-02 → 2025-081882026-08-20
2018malibu-2018-engine-power-reducedEngine power reduced warning with loss of propulsionENGINE472023-10 → 2026-076932026-08-10
2018malibu-2018-fuel-leak-odorFuel injector and fuel line leaks with fuel odorFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE62024-02 → 2026-046932026-08-10
2018malibu-2018-turbo-charge-air-coolerTurbocharger failure and charge air cooler icingENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE42023-10 → 2025-066932026-08-10
2018malibu-2018-rear-knuckle-clunkRear suspension knuckle clunking noiseSUSPENSION32024-09 → 2025-106932026-08-10
2018malibu-2018-shift-to-park-messageShift to Park message preventing engine shutoffELECTRICAL SYSTEM682023-09 → 2026-076932026-08-10
2018malibu-2018-brake-vacuum-pump-failureBrake vacuum pump failure with hard brake pedalSERVICE BRAKES322023-10 → 2026-086932026-08-10
2018malibu-2018-transmission-accumulatorTransmission accumulator hesitation from a stopPOWER TRAIN42023-11 → 2026-016932026-08-10
2018malibu-2018-backup-camera-failureRearview camera intermittent display failureELECTRICAL SYSTEM, BACK OVER PREVENTION32025-10 → 2026-036932026-08-10
2017malibu-2017-shift-to-parkShift to Park message with vehicle failing to power offPOWER TRAIN652022-08 → 2026-077202026-08-09
2017malibu-2017-reduced-engine-powerReduced engine power message with loss of accelerationVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL602022-08 → 2026-077202026-08-09
2017malibu-2017-stop-lamp-water-leakCenter high mount stop lamp water leak into interiorEXTERIOR LIGHTING122023-02 → 2025-057202026-08-09
2017malibu-2017-fuel-pump-leakFuel pump failure and fuel leakFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM62023-07 → 2025-127202026-08-09
2017malibu-2017-brake-vacuum-pumpBrake vacuum pump failure with hard brake pedalSERVICE BRAKES252022-08 → 2026-077202026-08-09
2017malibu-2017-engine-stallEngine stall while driving or stoppedENGINE102022-11 → 2025-057202026-08-09
2017malibu-2017-airbag-non-deploymentAir bag non-deployment in a crashAIR BAGS52022-09 → 2025-107202026-08-09
2016malibu-2016-reduced-engine-powerReduced engine power mode with sudden decelerationVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL482022-07 → 2026-078592026-08-06
2016malibu-2016-shift-to-parkShift to Park message with vehicle already in parkPOWER TRAIN, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM442022-07 → 2026-078592026-08-06
2016malibu-2016-brake-vacuum-pumpBrake vacuum pump failure with hard brake pedalSERVICE BRAKES222022-07 → 2026-078592026-08-06
2016malibu-2016-water-leak-trunkWater leak into trunk and cabinSTRUCTURE82022-07 → 2026-078592026-08-06
2016malibu-2016-clear-coat-peelingClear coat peeling on hood and roofSTRUCTURE32022-07 → 2026-078592026-08-06
2016malibu-2016-ebcm-brake-dragEBCM failure with brake drag and ABS warningELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SERVICE BRAKES92022-07 → 2026-078592026-08-06
2016malibu-2016-cracked-pistonsCracked pistons and internal engine damageENGINE142022-07 → 2026-078592026-08-06
2016malibu-2016-fuel-pump-detachmentHigh-pressure fuel pump detachment and fuel leaksFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM42022-07 → 2026-078592026-08-06
2015chevrolet-malibu-2015-reduced-engine-powerReduced engine power limiting speed while drivingVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, ENGINE252020-02 → 2026-082692026-08-20
2015chevrolet-malibu-2015-cabin-water-leakWater intrusion into cabin and trunkSTRUCTURE42019-03 → 2023-032692026-08-20
2015chevrolet-malibu-2015-auto-stop-start-stallAuto Stop/Start system stall and failure to restartELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE162018-06 → 2025-112692026-08-20
2015chevrolet-malibu-2015-rocker-arm-oil-control-valveRocker arm oil control valve failureENGINE222019-12 → 2025-092692026-08-20
2015chevrolet-malibu-2015-airbag-warning-lightAirbag warning light and control module failureAIR BAGS302018-10 → 2025-082692026-08-20
2015chevrolet-malibu-2015-transmission-failureTransmission failure and sudden loss of motive powerPOWER TRAIN82020-07 → 2026-032692026-08-20
2014malibu-2014-rocker-arm-oil-control-valveRocker arm oil control valve failureENGINE402019-09 → 2022-123622026-09-05
2014malibu-2014-hvac-defrost-failureHVAC and defrost system failureVISIBILITY/WIPER102019-09 → 2025-083622026-09-05
2014malibu-2014-electrical-sensor-faultsIntermittent electrical and sensor faultsELECTRICAL SYSTEM132019-10 → 2026-023622026-09-05
2014malibu-2014-auto-stop-start-stallAuto Stop/Start feature fails to restartELECTRICAL SYSTEM562019-08 → 2026-023622026-09-05
2014malibu-2014-transmission-hesitation-failureTransmission hesitation and failurePOWER TRAIN112019-07 → 2025-023622026-09-05
2013malibu-2013-power-seat-control-failureDriver power seat control panel failureSEATS72021-03 → 2024-039222026-09-04
2013malibu-2013-rear-toe-link-fractureRear suspension toe link rod fractureSUSPENSION552021-02 → 2026-039222026-09-04
2013malibu-2013-stall-charging-systemEngine stall and loss of power tied to charging systemELECTRICAL SYSTEM592021-03 → 2026-079222026-09-04
2013malibu-2013-instrument-cluster-blankInstrument cluster display goes blank while drivingELECTRICAL SYSTEM192021-05 → 2026-049222026-09-04
2013malibu-2013-airbag-warning-deploymentAir bag warning light and unexpected deploymentAIR BAGS122021-04 → 2026-039222026-09-04
2013malibu-2013-brake-pedal-loss-of-brakingBrake pedal binding and loss of braking powerSERVICE BRAKES122021-05 → 2026-059222026-09-04
2012malibu-2012-seat-belt-cable-failureSeat belt cable and anchor failureSEAT BELTS62020-10 → 2026-029062026-09-03
2012malibu-2012-seat-frame-fractureDriver seat frame fractureSEATS62020-06 → 2023-039062026-09-03
2012malibu-2012-power-steering-lossPower steering loss with ESC warningSTEERING, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)552020-04 → 2026-039062026-09-03
2012malibu-2012-headlight-wiring-meltHeadlight wiring harness melting and low-beam failureELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING402020-05 → 2026-029062026-09-03
2012malibu-2012-fuel-pump-wiring-stallFuel pump wiring overheating and engine stallELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM252020-04 → 2026-079062026-09-03
2012malibu-2012-airbag-warning-sensorAir bag warning light and sensor faultAIR BAGS92020-08 → 2026-039062026-09-03
2011malibu-2011-headlight-failureHeadlight bulb and wiring failureEXTERIOR LIGHTING172020-01 → 2024-069772026-09-03
2011malibu-2011-transmission-failureTransmission failure and rough or failed shiftingPOWER TRAIN62020-08 → 2026-029772026-09-03
2011malibu-2011-seat-frame-weldDriver seat frame weld fractureSEATS52020-02 → 2026-039772026-09-03
2011malibu-2011-power-steering-lossLoss of electric power steering assistSTEERING522020-02 → 2026-069772026-09-03
2011malibu-2011-fuse-box-stallFuse box and wiring harness failure causing stallingELECTRICAL SYSTEM122020-04 → 2024-019772026-09-03
2011malibu-2011-airbag-warning-lightService air bag warning light illuminationAIR BAGS62020-01 → 2021-109772026-09-03
2011malibu-2011-reduced-engine-powerReduced engine power and engine stall or failureENGINE52020-02 → 2025-039772026-09-03
2010malibu-2010-power-steering-assist-failureElectric power steering assist lossSTEERING642020-03 → 2026-0713612026-09-03
2010malibu-2010-brake-lights-illuminate-unpromptedBrake lights illuminate without pedal appliedELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, SERVICE BRAKES222020-08 → 2026-0113612026-09-03
2010malibu-2010-headlight-wiring-harness-failureHeadlight bulb and wiring harness failureELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING142020-03 → 2024-0913612026-09-03
2010malibu-2010-engine-power-reduced-modeEngine power reduced warning with sudden power lossELECTRICAL SYSTEM102020-05 → 2026-0713612026-09-03
2009malibu-2009-brake-light-polarity-reversedBrake lights illuminating opposite of pedal inputELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL192021-06 → 2024-1115092026-09-16
2009malibu-2009-transmission-wave-plate-failureTransmission wave-plate failurePOWER TRAIN32021-12 → 2021-1215092026-09-16
2009malibu-2009-seat-frame-failureDriver seat frame and adjustment lever failureSEATS32021-08 → 2022-0315092026-09-16
2009malibu-2009-reduced-engine-powerReduced engine power with ESC warning messagePOWER TRAIN, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL32021-09 → 2022-0315092026-09-16
2009malibu-2009-eps-loss-esc-warningElectric power steering loss with ESC warningSTEERING1562021-02 → 2026-0615092026-09-16
2008malibu-2008-brake-light-malfunctionBrake light illumination malfunctionELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SERVICE BRAKES132019-03 → 2026-0610152026-09-16
2008malibu-2008-esc-traction-control-faultElectronic stability control fault with reduced engine powerELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)152019-01 → 2022-0210152026-09-16
2008malibu-2008-shifter-cable-failureGear shifter and shift cable failurePOWER TRAIN92019-01 → 2024-0710152026-09-16
2008malibu-2008-eps-power-steering-lossElectric power steering loss during drivingSTEERING1082018-12 → 2026-0510152026-09-16
2008malibu-2008-headlight-low-beam-failureLow-beam headlight failure and wiring harness damageEXTERIOR LIGHTING202019-01 → 2021-0110152026-09-16
2008malibu-2008-no-start-stall-failureVehicle failure to start or unexpected stallELECTRICAL SYSTEM182019-01 → 2026-0410152026-09-16
2007malibu-2007-power-steering-assist-lossSudden loss of electric power steering assistSTEERING1632018-01 → 2026-069922026-09-20
2007malibu-2007-brake-light-malfunctionBrake lights illuminate without pedal applicationSERVICE BRAKES32020-10 → 2023-019922026-09-20
2007malibu-2007-fuel-gauge-malfunctionErratic or non-functional fuel gauge readingFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM42018-03 → 2024-039922026-09-20
2007malibu-2007-service-airbag-warning-lightService airbag warning light illuminationAIR BAGS152018-06 → 2024-089922026-09-20
2006malibu-2006-brake-light-malfunctionBrake lights illuminated without pedal depressionEXTERIOR LIGHTING, SERVICE BRAKES52018-09 → 2019-1213852026-09-16
2006malibu-2006-fuel-gauge-pump-failureFuel gauge misreading and fuel pump failureFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM42019-01 → 2023-0913852026-09-16
2006malibu-2006-power-steering-lossPower steering loss and lockupSTEERING1722018-08 → 2026-0313852026-09-16
2006malibu-2006-anti-theft-stallAnti-theft system stall and no-startUNKNOWN OR OTHER42018-10 → 2022-1113852026-09-16
2005malibu-2005-ignition-key-failureIgnition switch and key failureELECTRICAL SYSTEM142017-06 → 2023-0713932026-09-16
2005malibu-2005-transmission-shift-cable-failureTransmission shift cable failurePOWER TRAIN82017-12 → 2020-0813932026-09-16
2005malibu-2005-eps-power-steering-lossElectric power steering assist lossSTEERING1372017-08 → 2026-0313932026-09-16
2005malibu-2005-headlight-turn-signal-failureHeadlight and turn signal socket failureEXTERIOR LIGHTING62017-07 → 2019-0513932026-09-16
2005malibu-2005-brake-system-failureBrake system failure and wearSERVICE BRAKES92017-09 → 2025-0313932026-09-16
2005malibu-2005-engine-stall-loss-of-powerEngine stall and loss of power while drivingENGINE72017-07 → 2021-0413932026-09-16

Representative quotes are in the CSV and JSON files (fields quote_1_odi … quote_3_text), and on each vehicle page.

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Wrench.Pro (2026). Known Issues clusters — Chevrolet Malibu [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/chevrolet/malibu
@misc{wrenchpro_known_issues_chevrolet_malibu_2026,
  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro Known Issues clusters: Chevrolet Malibu},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/chevrolet/malibu}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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