170 of the 1,416 complaints about the Chevrolet Malibu (12.0%) concern Unspecified or other, making it the model's #4 problem area. That share is 1.3× the Unspecified or other share across all tracked vehicles.
170Complaints · Unspecified or other
12.0%Share of complaints
1.34×vs. all vehicles
34Last 12 months
2.4%Share involving a crash or fire
1Related recalls
Analysis
34 Unspecified or other complaints were filed in the last 12 months versus 33 in the 12 months before — up 3%.
4 of these reports (2.4%) describe a crash or fire, with 2 injuries and 0 deaths mentioned.
1 recall campaign relates to this area, most recently campaign 24V575000 (2024-08-01, model year 2024).
Vehicle stalled/lost power while driving due to auto start/stop system.
Unspecified or other · 2026-04-28 · ODI 11734207 · Crash
While the vehicle was in motion, it unexpectedly shut down, resulting in a sudden loss of power. No warning lights, alerts, or malfunction indicators were displayed prior to or during the shutdown.
Unspecified or other · 2025-12-17 · ODI 11705743 · Crash
Back-Up Camera has malfunctioned several times. We received a RECALL NOTICE on it. We took it in for replacement today and were denied recall replacement as they said it worked today. But it has repeatedly malfunctioned while driving.
Unspecified or other · 2026-09-29 · ODI 11767857
The problem with this model is the CVT Trasmission thats in the vehicle when put into drive mode it stalls to change gears and want change gears for about 5 min then it kicks in to go it does that very often i have took it to the dealership and spent…
Unspecified or other · 2026-09-02 · ODI 11761497
The car started giving warnings on the dash "SHIFT TO PARK" even though the shifter is in park. When it happens you can not shut the car off fully causing the battery to drain, you also can not lock the vehicle.
Unspecified or other · 2026-09-01 · ODI 11761353
My back up camera just showing blank screen. It's a recall on my model. I was backing up it went blank. Causing me to hit a pole. I took it to Jerry's Chevrolet they said can fix it but out of pocket and reimbursed later. I can't afford that.
Unspecified or other · 2026-08-30 · ODI 11760696
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Related recalls
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL Campaign 24V575000 · 2024-08-01 · Model years: 2024
Summary: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Cadillac XT4 and Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The vehicles may have the wrong owner's manual in the glove box. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
Remedy: Dealers will provide owners with the correct manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 26, 2024. Owners may contact Cadillac's customer service at 1-800-458-8006 and Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N242454040.
