2017 Chevrolet Malibu: raw data

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vehicle	2017 / chevrolet / malibu
known issues	7 clusters (reviewed 2026-08-09)
complaints	724 on file (2017-01-05 → 2026-09-09)
recalls	4
investigations	0
fars	160 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
indexed	yes
license	CC BY 4.0 (derived)

Known Issues clusters all years →

Shift to Park message with vehicle failing to power offPOWER TRAIN65 complaints2022-08 → 2026-07malibu-2017-shift-to-park

11683384 The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle was shifted to park, but failed to turn off. The shift to park message was displayed. The contact wiggled the gear shifter, and the vehicle eventually turned off
11480658 In order to turn off the vehicle, the vehicle must be in park. I have experienced several incidences where, despite being in park (shifter is moved all the way forward and the “P” is red on the dash display), the vehicle will not turn off and states to shift to park to turn off
11590760 When powering off car, shift to park message is displayed even though the car is in park. The vehicle will not power all the way down, and the battery will drain

Reduced engine power message with loss of accelerationVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL60 complaints2022-08 → 2026-07malibu-2017-reduced-engine-power

11494024 The error message "Engine Power Reduced" appeared on the dash while driving on the interstate and my car began rapidly decelerating on its own. I had no where to get off the interstate and pulled over on the side
11487674 The accelerator pedal position sensor failed causing reduced engine power mode. This happened on the highway with the speed limit of 55 which reduced my speed to 20 mph while around other vehicles
11731087 The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the message "Engine Power Reduced" was displayed, and the check engine warning light was illuminated. Due to the issue, the vehicle went into LIMP Mode, and the contact was forced to pull over and turn off the vehicle

Center high mount stop lamp water leak into interiorEXTERIOR LIGHTING12 complaints2023-02 → 2025-05malibu-2017-stop-lamp-water-leak

11560940 Water was leaking through the center high mount stop lamp and pooling into the spare tire well. Water was also soaking through the rear headliner. Condensation was building up inside the vehicle due to the pooled water and water soaked headliner
11624415 The third break light above the rear windshield doesn't have proper rubber seals which cause water to leak into the housing and the break light to short out, and also water to leak throughout the upper interior and into the truck causing rust and mold
11512021 The contact stated that water was leaking into the vehicle from the headliner by the rear third brake light

Fuel pump failure and fuel leakFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM6 complaints2023-07 → 2025-12malibu-2017-fuel-pump-leak

11578028 High pressure fuel pump blew out while driving on the highway going to Minnesota from Illinois. Fuel was spraying onto the engine and leaking onto the ground. I immediately pulled over and stopped the car, turned off the engine and raised the hood
11704424 Fuel is leaking and it is messing up my emissions. I had the emissions fixed for my safety inspection. But soon after 2 days later fuel keeps leaking and the smell of gas is so strong in my car
11531513 Issues with fuel pump. Other 2017 Chevrolet Malibu's already have this recall

Brake vacuum pump failure with hard brake pedalSERVICE BRAKES25 complaints2022-08 → 2026-07malibu-2017-brake-vacuum-pump

11748825 I was driving and as traffic came to a stop, I pressed the brake to stop and my brakes gave out. I immediately lifted my foot and press extremely hard on my brake pedal and was able to stop though the stopping distance was much further and nearly caused an accident
11525439 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
11634739 The brake booster and vacuum pump keep failing. I’ve replaced the booster 3 times and the pump 2 times the first time the pump went it broke off and broken pieces of metal had to be taken out of the engine

Engine stall while driving or stoppedENGINE10 complaints2022-11 → 2025-05malibu-2017-engine-stall

11496128 Engine shuts off while driving and sometimes will not restart. This is not the regular start/stop functionality. My car shuts of when it should not and creates a crash hazard
11659953 The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart
11593032 The contact stated that while stationary at a stop light and attempting to depress the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond as intended, and the vehicle stalled in the middle of an intersection

Air bag non-deployment in a crashAIR BAGS5 complaints2022-09 → 2025-10malibu-2017-airbag-non-deployment

11484400 During the crash, no air bags were deployed including the passenger side curtain airbags. The front seat passenger sustained neck back and hip injuries and the driver sustained neck and back injuries both requiring medical treatment
11489639 The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 -35 mph and making a turn, a 2009 Hyundai Elantra sideswiped the vehicle and crashed into the driver's rear quarter panel. There were no warning indicator lights illuminated. The air bags did not deploy
11530617 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

NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →

count	earliest_date	latest_date	crash_flagged	fire_flagged	top_components
724	2017-01-05	2026-09-09	17	4	ENGINE:256; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:172; UNKNOWN OR OTHER:150; POWER TRAIN:144; VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:136

Recalls all years →

campaign_number	report_received_date	component	summary	consequence	remedy
18V400000	14/06/2018	AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION	General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. During servicing, a Passenger Presence System (PPS) may have been installed that was not correctly calibrated to the vehicle's seat type. As a result, the PPS may not properly identify an adult passenger from a child passenger in the front passenger seat, potentially causing the air bag to not deploy when it should, or causing the air bag to deploy when it shouldn't.	In the event of a crash, improper air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury.	GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger PPS seat service kit, free of charge. The recall began August 7, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 18208.
18V358000	31/05/2018	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP	General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 GMC Canyon, 2016-2017 Buick Envision, 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado and Malibu, 2017-2018 GMC Acadia, 2018 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The high pressure fuel pump may detach from its mounting flange, possibly resulting in the pump damaging the high pressure fuel line.	A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.	GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump, and high pressure fuel pipe, free of charge. The recall began July 2, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18188.
16V870000	02/12/2016	AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW	General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017 Malibu vehicles manufactured on November 10, 2016. The right-hand rear side air bag inflator manifold may have insufficient welds.	Insufficient welds could cause the inflator to separate and propel air bag debris into the cabin during a crash. Also, the inflator could fail to inflate during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.	GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear side air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began on January 25, 2017. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 16146.
21V649000	20/08/2021	SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS	General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2021 Chevrolet Malibu and 2019-2021 Cadillac XT4 vehicles. The rear seat belt retractors may be improperly secured with loose or missing fasteners.	An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not function properly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.	Dealers will inspect and tighten the rear seat belt retractors, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 17, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N212333380.

Investigations all years →

none listed

FARS occupant deaths all years →

crash_years	occupant_deaths	match_type	vpic_recovered
2010-2024	160	legacy-code	0

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.

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Wrench.Pro (2026). 2017 Chevrolet Malibu vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2017/chevrolet/malibu

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  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2017 Chevrolet Malibu},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2017/chevrolet/malibu}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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