10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
80 miles

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problem #10

Feb 192024

Malibu

  • miles
Bulb - Third Brake Light Assembly: replace the third brake lamp asm. its broken. Common issue with Chevy malibus 2016-2018. The bulb in the back of the rear window which is an added indicator that the vehicle is braking. Cars are almost crashing my car when i break to turn. I have a young son in the car and this is dangerous especially if this is a common issue amount chevy malibu drivers. There is a GM forum where numerous people are complaining about being given $400-$700 repair estimates when it should be a recall from the manufacturer.

- Georgetown, TX, USA

problem #9

Jun 012023

Malibu

  • miles
The third brake light cracked for unknown reasons in several spots. This has caused water to leak in and damage the ceiling/interior. It is just one of several issues that have happened since purchasing this vehicle brand new in 2018. It has singlehandedly been the worst vehicle that I have ever purchased as it has been unreliable, dangerous (shift to park, reduced engine power, etc) and costly with repairs.

- Big Lake, MN, USA

problem #8

Aug 022023

Malibu

  • miles
Noticed the rear center mounted stop lamp was cracked on the left side and found there was a substantial leak of water into the trunk from said lamp. This particular vehicle is the hybrid which makes this dangerous as the water is dripping over the high voltage battery. Vehicle has not yet been inspected.

- Homosassa, FL, USA

problem #7

Jul 312023

Malibu

  • miles
3rd brake light cracked on both sides.

- Culleoka, TN, USA

problem #6

Jan 122021

Malibu

  • miles
The rear liner had water indications, with an odor of mildew in the car. I couldn't drive around with mildew in my car. I notuved shortly after i purchased yhe vehicle that the brake light was cracked. I didmt think much of it, thought it was just a cosmetic thing. It was taken to my dealership and they confirmed the water was getting in through the cracked brake light. I did a little research and it seems to be a common issue with Malibu's. No warning other than the smell, that made me check the back seat.

- Tulsa, OK, USA

problem #5

Jun 152022

Malibu

  • miles
Third brake light cracks on left side, resulting in damage to the brake light and letting water leak in through the roof damaging the car's interior, including the rear curtain airbags.

- Newport News, VA, USA

problem #4

Apr 262021

Malibu

  • miles
The passenger side led light (day time/fog light) has gone out. I searched online to see if there was a recall and ran across a lot of Chevy owners with the exact same problem at the exact spot. If there isn't a recall then one should definitely been in order. Led light should not have gone out and I shouldn't be charged an arm and a leg to diagnose the problem.

- Prosper, TX, USA

problem #3

Jul 262019

Malibu

  • miles
Head lamp low beam goes out after driving a few miles. I have changed the bulb twice. This is a common issue with this vehicle.

- Cibolo, TX, USA

problem #2

Oct 252018

Malibu

  • 800 miles
While driving during nighttime:headlights lightbeam reaches only 12 feet in front of car. Level adjustment is at maximum high. Dealer was unable to adjust lights to a higher level

- Umtilla, FL, USA

problem #1

Jan 012018

Malibu

  • miles
My right blinker and brake light keep shorting out. It will be fine for a few days and then stop working. Also, the interior carpet is too short and keep coming out of the trim in the front area S of the vehicle.

- Coeur D Alene, ID, USA