10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
50,680 miles

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problem #16

Jul 302017

Malibu

  • 95,400 miles
While getting on the expressway the car cut off on the ramp while going 24mph. I was unable to turn on hazard lights, nothing at all would work. I could not immediately restart the car. I could not remove the key either. I had to wait approximately 3 mins for the car to light up and then I could restart the car. On the way home on the ramp on the expressway the car lost power steering and jerked to the left. The enigine did not stop this time. In this case fortunately there were no injuries.

- Memphis, TN, USA

problem #15

Jul 172017

Malibu

  • 80,000 miles
I was driving down my driveway and my radio was shutting off and on and then my vehicle would die and the key would lock up, I had to sit there for a minute before it would finally start back up.this has happened twice already. Luckily I was in my driveway when it happened

- Hindsville, AR, USA

problem #14

Jun 102017

Malibu

  • 55,000 miles
Since we bought this car the check engine light has come on every few months. The engine has been rebuilt to fix "a stuck cylinder" and the water pump had to be replaced. The check engine light is on again and it seems that the car has no pick up when the gas pedal is pushed. It seems to hesitate. This is the worst care I have ever owned.

- Hatboro, PA, USA

problem #13

May 022017

Malibu

  • miles
Heater will come on full blast, on it's own, after starting car while parked. This has happened more than 3 times and the heater wasn't even turned on! I have to turn heater off manually. Unk if this is an electrical problem. Dealer said they have heard of this but think it's something in the airwaves? I notice that I have been by a driveup bank when this happens.

- Lolo, MT, USA

problem #12

Apr 142017

Malibu

  • 56,500 miles
The brake booster gave out while approaching a red light. I was able to stop but it was difficult and my check engine light came con and engine had a rough idle. Had to tow car to dealership and verified that it was unsafe to drive. There is not a recall or warrantied so $800 later it will be safe but but I will be set back. After doing research I found that there is a current recall for the exact same problem on 2014 models. Good for those owners.

- Colorado Springs, CO, USA

problem #11

Feb 242017

Malibu

  • 80,000 miles
While driving and going to change lanes, I turn on my turn signal to change lanes and the power steering stops working, the dash gauges flicker and the radio cuts out and sometimes the motor cuts off. This also occurs when sitting still, the steering wheel will bounce if turning one direction or the other. I have seen many of these complaints online and no resolution. This also happens while turning. This happens every day.

- Genoa, OH, USA

problem #10

Oct 122016

Malibu

  • 65,000 miles
Car randomly losses power at any speed. During this time, I am unable to control the car. The power steering is off. This happened to my wife as she made a left turn on a green light on bell road, AZ (a busy road). There is no way that this should be taken lightly.

- Peoria, AZ, USA

problem #9

Sep 202016

Malibu

  • miles
When fan is on there is a loud knocking noise. Chevrolet dealership informed me that my air compressor is bad. This will also affect the ability to defrost the windshield.

- Hampton, VA, USA

problem #8

Aug 082016

Malibu

  • 47,000 miles
Rear wheel bearings failed at 45000 miles. Humming sound from back of car gets louder as you increase speed. For someone who is deaf this could be disastorus. Many complaints on GM websites and the web regaudring this premature war of the ac delco wheel bearing hub..

- Shelburne, VT, USA

problem #7

Jul 042016

Malibu

  • 98,000 miles
I have a Malibu eco boost. On June 23, 2015 I was driving on 96 and the charging system failure light came on the car began to shut down. The power steering went out. I was able to pull over on the shoulder but the keys could not be removed from the ignition. I had it towed to graff Chevrolet andthey said the only thing they could find wrong was a speedsensor. The guy tom said I could come get my vehicle at 8pm since thepart was enroute. I drove over 80 miles to get there AT8 and my car wasn't ready but the guy said I cold take it with me. I did not.they fixed that then said it was a right wheel hub.I know these two things havenothing to do with the charging system. Tookmy car home and the same thinghappened on the holiday July 4th.why didn't thecomputer or the mechanic detect a problem with the charging system.

- Williamston, MI, USA

problem #6

Jan 042016

Malibu

  • 20,000 miles
Trunk lid opens at any time on it's own.

- Westmont, IL, USA

problem #5

Apr 042016

Malibu

  • 65,000 miles
The chrome finish is peeling on the interior drivers side door handle. The chrome plastic is very sharp and causes cuts when opening the door.

- Whittier, CA, USA

problem #4

Aug 292015

Malibu

  • 26,500 miles
On Saturday morning I was about to go to work I stared the the car as usual but when I got in the express way when I try and accelerate the it got hard and the car wanted to stop so I got out of the expressway and the malfunction indicator lamp show up. When I try and hit the gas again the car stop

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #3

Jun 012015

Malibu

  • 43,000 miles
Metal plating on the passenger door handle peeling off and is extremely sharp. Have had 2 people slice their hands/fingers on the door, resulting in a painful "paper-cut" like injury. Research on the internet suggests this has been an issue for GM vehicles in the past. Car is 2 years old and shouldn't be falling apart.

- Saint Louis, MO, USA

problem #2

Apr 012013

Malibu 4-cyl

  • 6,000 miles
I bought a new 2013 Chevy Malibu in December, 2012. Since then, the car has been recalled four times for four different possible malfunctions. It is unconscionable that the car manufacturer would release a vehicle that was recalled no less than four times in little over two years due to their mistakes. What recourse does a consumer have for lost time from work, lost productivity, wasted hours and the inconvenience of shuttling the car to a repair shop four separate times" shouldn't Chevy be required to reimburse the consumer for these losses" when you spend upwards of $30,000 on a new product, it is not unreasonable to expect that you are purchasing a quality product that does not require four separate visits to the repair shop on top of regularly scheduled maintenance and oil changes.

- Towson, MD, USA

problem #1

Jul 052013

Malibu

  • 668 miles
While driving the car, engine light came on, then the battery light came on. Took the car to dealer for repair on July 11 and was told it was the motor for the fan that cools the battery. Dealer repaired and returned to me on July 13. Noted cover on airbag on steering wheel is malaligned, which is a new problem. Traveled out of state with car and found cruise control and trip odometer no longer work (were fine prior to "repair"). after arriving out of state, the mylink computer failed to work then began to work about two hours later. Took car to dealer who refused to take it and told me to come back next week. Went to second dealer who has had car since July 16. Meanwhile, we discovered the car was under recall and dealer should not have sold prior to repair. This critical repair was not made at the first or second dealer. This is an inferior product, a vehicle with 668 actual miles should not have a fan motor problem. The gas cap does not click to close either. My car has been in a dealership garage more than I have actually gotten to drive it; my first payment is not even due yet! this car is a lemon, I feel cheated and misled by Chevy since they had the chance to fix it before they sold it to me. My family was in the car at the time of the fan motor issue, this could have been a significant accident. I am extremely disappointed in this vehicle and am afraid of further problems with it in the future.

- Indian Orchard , MA, USA