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2017 Chevrolet Malibu Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 4 NHTSA recalls and 725 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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33/100

Very High Reported Activity — 2017 Chevrolet Malibu

The 2017 Chevrolet Malibu shows very high recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Counts are raw and are higher for popular models, so see how we score this below. Review the issues and recalls carefully, and have the vehicle inspected before buying.

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4
NHTSA Recalls
4 recalls on record
725
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
17
Crash Reports
4 fire reports
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NHTSA Recalls — 2017 Chevrolet Malibu (4)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Chevrolet dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Air Bags: Sensor: Occupant Classification
In the event of a crash, improper air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger PPS seat service kit, free of charge. The recall began August 7, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service…
NHTSA #18V400000
🔧 Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Fuel Pump
A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump, and high pressure fuel pipe, free of charge. The recall began July 2, 2018. Owners may contact…
NHTSA #18V358000
🔧 Air Bags: Side/Window
Insufficient welds could cause the inflator to separate and propel air bag debris into the cabin during a crash. Also, the inflator could fail to inflate during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear side air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began on January 25, 2017. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service…
NHTSA #16V870000
🔧 Seat Belts: Critical Fasteners
An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not function properly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the rear seat belt retractors, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 17, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service…
NHTSA #21V649000
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Most Common Problems — 2017 Chevrolet Malibu

Based on 725 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Power Train
139
Electrical System
138
Vehicle Speed Control
96
Unknown Or Other
95
Engine
76
Steering
47
Service Brakes
42
Fuel/propulsion System
16
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Chevrolet Malibu — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2017 model year is highlighted.

2011 978 complaints 2012 907 complaints 2013 923 complaints 2014 363 complaints 2015 270 complaints 2016 865 complaints 2017 725 complaints 2018 700 complaints 2019 192 complaints 2020 199 complaints 2021 90 complaints

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✅ Best model years: 2015, 2019, 2020 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2017 Chevrolet Malibu

Is the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu has 4 recall campaigns and 725 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu have?
The 2017 Chevrolet Malibu has 4 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu are: Power Train, Electrical System, Vehicle Speed Control, Unknown Or Other. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu safe to buy?
The 2017 Chevrolet Malibu has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 4 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Chevrolet Malibu should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Chevrolet Malibu are: 2015, 2019, 2020. These show the lowest complaint rates.
How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.