2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs 2017 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 | 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2017 Chevrolet Malibu |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 97 | 698 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 171 | 1,329 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 7 | 16 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–27 | 26–46 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 12,500 mi | 49,165 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Alfa Romeo Giulia | Chevrolet Malibu |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 31 | 252 |
| Electrical System | 34 | 160 |
| Power Train | 2 | 138 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 135 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 39 | 56 |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 66 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 5 | 53 |
| Steering | 3 | 46 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Loss of power | 19 | 70 |
| Stalling | 18 | 41 |
| Check engine light | 12 | 112 |
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 10 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 8 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 0 | 6 |
| Water leaks | 0 | 6 |
2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia
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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.