2017 Chevrolet Malibu safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
★★★★★
NHTSA overall rating (5/5)
16
complaints reporting a crash
4
complaints reporting fire
4
safety recall campaigns
NHTSA 5-star crash test ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★ (4/5) |
Tested: 2017 Chevrolet Malibu 4 DR FWD
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 8 report injuries (14 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2017 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles were involved in 168 fatal crashes with 98 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Crash riskRear seat belt retractors may be improperly secured with loose or missing… · Aug 20, 2021
- Crash riskDuring servicing, a Passenger Presence System (PPS) may have been installed… · Jun 14, 2018
- Fire riskHigh pressure fuel pump may detach from its mounting flange, possibly resulting… · May 31, 2018
- Crash riskRight-hand rear side air bag inflator manifold may have insufficient welds · Dec 2, 2016