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2018 Chevrolet Malibu: recalls and problems

6 recalls and 709 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine.

6recalls
709complaints
24crashes reported
4fires reported
17injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Engine283 · 40%
  • Electrical System195 · 28%
  • Power Train172 · 24%
  • Unknown Or Other154 · 22%
  • Vehicle Speed Control115 · 16%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System86 · 12%
  • Service Brakes61 · 9%
  • Steering41 · 6%
  • Electronic Stability Control (ESC)21 · 3%
  • Fuel System (Gasoline)18 · 3%

What owners report

Electrical System,Vehicle Speed Control,Service Brakes

I was driving in town through a stoplight when i noticed my brakes stopped working. also when i had stopped the car still in drive and the car had shut off completely in the middle of the road and was not able to turn back on. the car would keep trying start but none were successful. my car also stated that there was reduced power to the engine and the car would hesitate to gain speed as well. my safety and others we

Steering,Vehicle Speed Control,Engine

Examatory mark appears on the dashboard say that engine speed as reduced

Power Train

The contact owns a 2018 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle while in park(p), the message "shift to park" was displayed. the contact shifted in and out of park(p) and wiggled the gear shifter several times, but the failure persisted and the vehicle could not be started. the vehicle was diagnosed by three independent mechanics, and it was determined that the failure was asso

Power Train,Engine

The contact owns a 2018 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the message "shift to park" was displayed on the instrument panel. the gear shifter was shifted back into drive and then back into park to turn off the vehicle. the contact also stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle shuddered, started to lose automotive power, and then continued driving; however, the

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

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2018 Chevrolet Malibu 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

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