2018 Chevrolet Malibu problems by component
693 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine → | 277 | 40% | 50,000 mi |
| Electrical System → | 191 | 28% | 46,560 mi |
| Power Train → | 168 | 24% | 43,000 mi |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 111 | 16% | 52,224 mi |
| Fuel/propulsion System → | 84 | 12% | 30,309 mi |
| Service Brakes → | 60 | 9% | 24,112 mi |
| Steering → | 40 | 6% | 33,250 mi |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) → | 21 | 3% | 50,000 mi |
| Fuel System, Gasoline → | 16 | 2% | 75,500 mi |
| Air Bags → | 14 | 2% | — |
| Suspension → | 13 | 2% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 10 | 1% | 93,500 mi |
| Exterior Lighting | 9 | 1% | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 7 | 1% | — |
| Structure | 7 | 1% | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 6 | 1% | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 5 | 1% | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 4 | 1% | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 0% | — |
| Lane Departure | 2 | 0% | — |
| Other/i AM Not Sure | 2 | 0% | — |
| Seats | 2 | 0% | — |
| Tires | 2 | 0% | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 0% | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 0% | — |
| Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.