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2017 Chevrolet Malibu Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 703 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu, most often about the engine (37% of complaints, typically around 56,000 miles). It is 14th of 26 Malibu model years by number of complaints and has 4 recalls.
Most common 2017 Chevrolet Malibu problems
Engine
258 complaints · 37%Half of these problems showed up before 56,000 miles. Parts named most often: exhaust system.
Vehicle went into 'engine power decreased' unable to accelerate with the check engine light on as well as throttle sensor on. Took to dealer who checked all of the diagnostic codes and said it was fully operational. Again drove for about 1 month and same thing happened. Took it back in and Chevrolet dealer said it was…
For 2 years now I can be driving and I get a warning that the engine has been reduced only allowing the vehicle to go 25 MPH. I was on the highway (81) and almost lost my life when the truck behind me almost didn't stop in time. I have been to the dealer and understand the part I need is back ordered with no…
Electrical
161 complaints · 23%Half of these problems showed up before 50,000 miles. Parts named most often: propulsion system.
Vehicle has multiple times a day "reduced engine power" error displayed and will suddenly stall anywhere in traffic causing dangerous situations. People who not familiar with this. Will have to stop on the side of the road and exit the vehicle to check what is wrong and risk possibly beeing hit and killeother d by…
The radio panel screen went out just blank but the radio still works just yesterday my girlfriend got in the car and it would not start so we tried to jump it it went dead. So I had to tow it home where it sits
Other or unspecified
147 complaints · 21%Half of these problems showed up before 36,000 miles.
I was driving on a city street going 35mph when my check engine light came on and a notification came on my dashboard saying "engine power is reduced". The car immediately went from 35mph to 20mph; I'm lucky no one was behind me or I would have been hit. I just bought the car 8 days ago at 35,000 miles. I was told at…
While driving the vehicle I came to a complete stop while waiting to make a left turn on a busy city street and the vehicle shut off therefore remaining in the intersection from on coming traffic, in other terms the vehicle died on me. I was unable to do anything due to no current .this is not the first time this has…
Transmission
139 complaints · 20%Half of these problems showed up before 49,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, manual transmission.
When I was pulling out of my driveway, my car stalled. The check engine light came on. I went to get it diagnosed at autozone and the code p2097 came up.
On saturday, june 29th, 2019 approximately at 12:30 pm my family's 2017 Chevrolet Malibu was in motion in a major interstate (I-75) and the traffic started slowing down, I pressed the brake pedal to slow down and the pedal became very hard to brake and having to swerve to the side of the right side of the road to…
Speed control
135 complaints · 19%Half of these problems showed up before 58,000 miles. Parts named most often: accelerator pedal.
Vehicle went into 'engine power decreased' unable to accelerate with the check engine light on as well as throttle sensor on. Took to dealer who checked all of the diagnostic codes and said it was fully operational. Again drove for about 1 month and same thing happened. Took it back in and Chevrolet dealer said it was…
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle suddenly decelerated to 5 MPH. Afterwards, the vehicle was not able to be driven over 20 MPH. The failure recurred four times. The vehicle was taken to jim keras Chevrolet (2000 covington pike, memphis, tn 38128) where it was…
Brakes
72 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 58,000 miles. Parts named most often: power assist.
Emgine reduced speed has been comin on for a while on most chevy models. The car immediately slows on the freeway during traffic and anywhere. The seatbelts do not always attach.
Driving and my car wouldn't stop because my stablitrak and ABS system malfunction and now the dealer is saying I need a vacuum pump and throttle change. This is a know issues in the gm cars just seen on google that a global letter was sent out aug of 2019 about this issues but I never received it. These cars should be…
Fuel system
60 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 51,000 miles. Parts named most often: delivery.
While driving on a city street approaching a roundabout the engine warning light came on, the car reduced it's engine power, and the traction control sensor came on
For 2 years now I can be driving and I get a warning that the engine has been reduced only allowing the vehicle to go 25 MPH. I was on the highway (81) and almost lost my life when the truck behind me almost didn't stop in time. I have been to the dealer and understand the part I need is back ordered with no…
Stability control
53 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 55,000 miles.
While trying to accelerate down the on-ramp onto a highway all of a sudden I lost power and could not exceed 40mph. I almost got sideswiped while trying to merge into traffic but couldn't gain speed. Before abruptly pulling onto the shoulder the anti-skid and check engine lights came on along with a dash warning that…
While dropping off my children at school the car came to a complete stop and went into auto stop. When releasing the peddle so the car could turn back on the whole dash board and the radio screen completely cut off and when the car turned off it all switched back on. The dash screen flagged and said steering assistant…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2017 Chevrolet Malibu recalls
Seat belts: retractor
Risk: An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not function properly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and tighten the rear seat belt retractors, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on september 17, 2021. Owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. Gm's number for this recall is n212333380.
Full defect summary
General motors, llc (gm) is recalling certain 2016-2021 chevrolet malibu and 2019-2021 cadillac xt4 vehicles. The rear seat belt retractors may be improperly secured with loose or missing fasteners.
Air bags: occupant classification
Risk: In the event of a crash, improper air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger pps seat service kit, free of charge. The recall began august 7, 2018. Owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. Gm's number for this recall is 18208.
Full defect summary
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain 2016-2018 chevrolet malibu vehicles. During servicing, a passenger presence system (pps) may have been installed that was not correctly calibrated to the vehicle's seat type. As a result, the pps may not properly identify an adult passenger from a child passenger in the front passenger seat, potentially causing the air bag to not deploy when it should, or causing the air bag to deploy when it shouldn't.
Fuel system: fuel pump
Risk: A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump, and high pressure fuel pipe, free of charge. The recall began july 2, 2018. Owners may contact buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or gmc customer service at 1-800-462-8782. Gm's number for this recall is 18188.
Full defect summary
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain 2015-2018 gmc canyon, 2016-2017 buick envision, 2016-2018 chevrolet colorado and malibu, 2017-2018 gmc acadia, 2018 buick lacrosse, cadillac ats, chevrolet equinox, and gmc terrain vehicles. The high pressure fuel pump may detach from its mounting flange, possibly resulting in the pump damaging the high pressure fuel line.
Air bags: side/window
Risk: Insufficient welds could cause the inflator to separate and propel air bag debris into the cabin during a crash. Also, the inflator could fail to inflate during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear side air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began on january 25, 2017. Owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. Gm's number for this recall is 16146.
Full defect summary
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain 2017 malibu vehicles manufactured on november 10, 2016. The right-hand rear side air bag inflator manifold may have insufficient welds.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu
- What are the most common problems with the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (258 complaints, typically around 56,000 miles); electrical (161 complaints, typically around 50,000 miles); other or unspecified (147 complaints, typically around 36,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu have?
- 4 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from August 20, 2021 (seat belts). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2017 a bad year for the Chevrolet Malibu?
- It is 14th of 26 Malibu model years by number of complaints, with 703 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.