2017 Chevrolet Malibu engine problems
252 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu — 36% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I was driving back home and stopped at a red light. When the light turned green I started driving, but my car was jerking a little too much. I pulled over and turned my car off. When I cut my car back on my brake became very hard to the point I had to push down extra hard to stop my car. I started…”
filed Jul 3, 2026
“the trottle body position sensor just started acting up. took it to mechanic. they stated they can try to fix it but it may only work for a month then go back out. may end up paying over 6k and the car isn't worth it”
filed Jun 25, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Malibu years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Malibu | 3 | 9% |
| 2023 Malibu | 11 | 19% |
| 2022 Malibu | 28 | 31% |
| 2021 Malibu | 13 | 16% |
| 2020 Malibu | 59 | 30% |
| 2019 Malibu | 61 | 32% |
| 2018 Malibu | 277 | 40% |
| 2016 Malibu | 301 | 36% |
| 2015 Malibu | 69 | 26% |
| 2014 Malibu | 125 | 36% |
| 2013 Malibu | 204 | 24% |
| 2012 Malibu | 99 | 11% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.