2008 Cadillac STS vs 2008 Chevrolet Malibu
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2008 Cadillac STS | 2008 Chevrolet Malibu |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 50 | 987 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,037 | 1,074 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 6 | 30 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 16–20 | 20–27 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 70,000 mi | 80,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Cadillac STS | Chevrolet Malibu |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 5 | 460 |
| Electrical System | 8 | 231 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 106 |
| Power Train | 6 | 86 |
| Air Bags | 11 | 64 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 71 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 3 | 68 |
| Engine | 9 | 61 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 6 | 39 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 97 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 58 |
| Stalling | 0 | 37 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 35 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 27 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 20 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 15 |
2008 Cadillac STS
2008 Chevrolet Malibu
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.