10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
5 / 8
Injuries / Deaths:
4 / 0
Average Mileage:
59,029 miles

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problem #193

Dec 102019

Malibu

  • miles
Passenger side low beam headlight keep going out I have replaced bulb and socket several times..it work only for 2 weeks and problem keep coming..this is fifth time I'm having to fix the issues

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #192

Dec 092019

Malibu

  • 78,000 miles
Car suddenly failed to accelerate as I pulled on the the interstate. Car filled with a burning smell. Dealer said the rear defrost malfunctioned and melted the fuse block located in the trunk damaging all wiring on the fuse block. I'm concerned that this bypassed the fuse and the relay with such a surge that it was hot enough to melt the entire fuse block. This could have led to a very serious fire where I was trapped in the car. I was fortunate to be able to pull off the interstate, but if I were in the far lane, I could have been stuck in a high speed lane resulting in injury to myself or others. The car is very low mileage and garage stored, so it is in very good condition and maintained regularly. Was just in to the dealer less than 10 days prior (power steering ESC recall) with no indication that there was a problem. This is a very serious safety issue. Car currently at phillips Chevy in frankfort, il.

- Mokena, IL, USA

problem #191

Nov 012019

Malibu

  • 115,000 miles
Three times in two months the passenger low beam has gone out. I work nights and each time it has gone out it has been while I am driving to work in the dark. I have researched the issue and no clear answer has been given on how to fix the issue.

- Carl Junction, MO, USA

problem #190

Jun 152019

Malibu

  • 45,000 miles
Electrical part shuts down the car can't go sometimes you can change fuse will go and here we go again have it in and out of shop to be work on no body can't figure it out. And even shuts down when driving down road in traffic very dangerous on highway. Had in different shops for help.getting very sick of it read other have same problem with the same type car.why isn't something being done about it ready to start buying Honda cars.this has been going on all summer still November. So tired of it and wasting money on it. This has happen more than one time

- Fairfax, OK, USA

problem #189

Oct 292019

Malibu

  • 0 miles
I bought my 2012 Malibu about 2years ago and after warranty expiration I started having codes saying to service air bags but the codes won't stay constant and no one knows why for some odd reason. On top of that the passenger side head light has been changed 5 time in less then a year and a half and once again no one knows why. I'm not the only person with constant issues the manufacturer needs to be held responsible for faulty equipment

- Circle Pines, MN, USA

problem #188

Jun 152019

Malibu

  • 130,000 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated upon starting the vehicle. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 12V224000 (electrical system). The contact called apple Chevrolet (8585 w 159th St, tinley park, il 60487, 708-429-3000) and was informed that the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

- Tinley Park, IL, USA

problem #187

Sep 242019

Malibu

  • 136,000 miles
For no reason interior and exterior lights go on and off by itself. Neighbor reported car lights on 3:30 am. We also caught while keys were on table and locked the lights came on and off twice in the evening. This is while parked for the night.

- Morris Plains, NJ, USA

problem #186

Sep 212019

Malibu

  • 110,000 miles
Low beam lights continuously going out. Bulb is still good. Have replaced bulb. Took the vehicle to the Chevy dealership. They replaced some wiring or harness. Now passwnger side low beam is out again!

- Port Richey, FL, USA

problem #185

May 052019

Malibu

  • miles
My car dies when driving down the road. Electrical problem to the fuel pump

- Aberdeen, KY, USA

problem #184

Sep 192017

Malibu

  • 10,000 miles
Headlights keep going out after being changed multiple times

- Indianapolis, IN, USA

problem #183

May 082019

Malibu

  • 175,000 miles
Got the car few months ago, car one day wouldn't start couldn't figure out finally figured it out, the fuse box in my truck I can hit it and then my car started just fine it happens alot to where I gotta hit the fuse box in my truck to get my car started thought it was the crank sensor but nope it has something to do with the fuse box in the truck & also heard it's the fuel pump relay.

- Flint, MI, USA

problem #182

Jun 152019

Malibu

  • 56,000 miles
I have a 2012 Chevy Malibu lt and at random times the car will shut down, while driving, while being stationary, and sometimes it don't even start when it's been off I took it to multiple mechanics and they couldn't detect any codes or seem to find the problem they changed the fuel pump, the fuel pump relay, the fuse, the ECM starter ignition coil, battery, alternator and the car still doesn't start randomly I have to turn the car to the on position then off more than 30 times and wait until I hear the fuel pump activate then I know it will start I have had the car cut off on me on the freeway, in the middle of malik a turn on busy streets I've been out at family events and when I tried to go home the car wouldn't start I need help

- El Paso, TX, USA

problem #181

Mar 162016

Malibu

  • miles
The service engine light has been on for 3 years. Chevy has been unable to diagnose the issue despite changing out the sensors and clearing the codes. This effects the rest of the engine settings including fuel as it adjusts them based on a default. The rail support for the driver's seat has also broken loose and fallen down which makes the vehicle unsafe to drive. This seat issue was only notice earlier this year.

- Des Moines, IA, USA

problem #180

Aug 142019

Malibu

  • 160,000 miles
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- Rock Hill, SC, USA

problem #179

Jul 122019

Malibu

  • 78,000 miles
My car will randomly not start. I have bought a brand new battery. That wasn't the problem. A week later, my gear shift wouldn't move. I had to stay in my vehicle and miss an appointment because of this. I couldn't get it to move from drive to park. After several tries and 30 minutes, it finally moved. It's gotten stuck a few times trying to move it from park to drive as well. And when I'm driving, the emergency lights will randomly illuminate and wipers won't work. I was driving when it was pouring rain and the wipers wouldn't turn on with all emergency lights illuminated as well. This can happen anytime I'm on a city street going from 25 to 45 mph. I have had to have it towed several times to different shops and they can't tell me what's wrong.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

problem #178

Jun 012019

Malibu

  • 50,000 miles
When turning on the car and when driving a message comes up saying "service air bag". the clock turns to military time without us changing it. Seat belts sign comes when seat belts are being used. Poor performance.

- Craig, CO, USA

problem #177

Jul 012019

Malibu

  • 100,000 miles
My car won't turn over after I turn it off sometimes. Sometimes it will be most other times it doesn't. the battery is new, spark plugs are new, sensors are new. Starter isn't the problem. Don't know what it could be? it was stationary when this happens, when I try to turn the car back on.

- Fresno, CA, USA

problem #176

Oct 302018

Malibu

  • 135,000 miles
The fuse box in trunk of car has a short in the wire and it is causing a burning smell. The vehicle doesn't start half of the time and when it does start, the car will stall out or completely shut down without warning. This is unsafe especially in traffic with the kids.

- Youngstown, OH, USA

problem #175

Feb 282019

Malibu

  • 94,000 miles
At 1st my car wouldn't crank every so often then started going drag while driving I googled it and had to beat on fusebox in trunk or wiggle wires so had to run wire straight to battery to fuel pump. My headlights on dim keep shooting and my speakers will go out sometimes

- Russelville, AL, USA

problem #174

Jul 252019

Malibu

  • 125,000 miles
Was driving and my car stopped accelerating. I pushed on the gas and it would not go. I was on the free way and almost had an accident. Also car would no longer start after stopped. Would act like it was going to start and does not. I've had several toes with my children in the vehicle. A huge safety concern.

- Jonesboro, GA, USA

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