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2017 Chevrolet Malibu: recalls and problems

4 recalls and 724 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine.

4recalls
724complaints
17crashes reported
4fires reported
16injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Engine256 · 35%
  • Electrical System168 · 23%
  • Unknown Or Other150 · 21%
  • Power Train144 · 20%
  • Vehicle Speed Control136 · 19%
  • Service Brakes66 · 9%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System59 · 8%
  • Electronic Stability Control (ESC)54 · 7%
  • Steering47 · 6%
  • Exterior Lighting22 · 3%

What owners report

Power Train

Turbo cooler and turbocharger failure, diagnosis and replacement on february 4 and february 17, 2026 by a certified gm dealership. replacement of these parts was not included in service bulletin n222372590 (issued 12/22/22), which covered 100% replacement for the exact parts for the exact engine for a number of other gm vehicles manufactured from 2016-2022. the total repair cost for these two part replacements was $4

Electrical System,Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System

The vehicle is experiencing an apparent fuel-system malfunction. the vehicle has a very strong raw gasoline odor, significant difficulty starting, and appears to be consuming fuel at an abnormally high rate. after filling the fuel tank completely, i drove approximately 20 miles at most and the fuel gauge decreased by approximately one-quarter of a tank. the engine oil also has a strong gasoline odor, indicating that

Steering

I have a 2017 chevy malibu that in 2022 had a shift malfunction causing it to become stuck in reverse and roll backwards. it ended up having to be towed and was repaired in may 2022. on august 25 and 26, 2026 the car is now experiencing another shift to park malfunction whereby the vehicle does not detect that the shifter is in the park position. it shows a "shift to park" error on the car's dashboard and will not

Service Brakes

While driving my 2017 chevrolet malibu lt equipped with the 1.5l turbocharged engine, the brake vacuum pump failed due to the pump’s mechanical drive/tang shearing. the failure resulted in loss of vacuum assistance to the power brakes, creating a significantly harder brake pedal and a serious safety concern because braking assistance can be reduced and stopping may require substantially more effort. after removing th

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2017 Chevrolet Malibu 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering MALIBU, MALIBU ECO. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.