Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Classic has 0 recalls, 1009 complaints.
0
Recalls
1009
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated October 10, 2026
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Classic 4-DR w/SAB
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, several warn... |
| Jun 22, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | Randomly when I press the brakes the brake lights don't turn on. Other times they work fine. All of ... |
| Apr 20, 2026 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, it f... |
| Mar 25, 2026 | STEERING | I own a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ (VIN [XXX] ) with an electric power steering (EPS) issue that matc... |
| Mar 7, 2026 | STEERING | As I'm driving I hear a chime and the radio says power steering and I just loose power steering it's... |
| Jan 23, 2026 | STEERING | The EPS malfunctions and turns off during normal driving operations at random intervals. Happens mor... |
| Dec 10, 2025 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | Vehicle accelerated on its own. Only able to stop by turning off the ignition. It was cold at the ti... |
| Dec 8, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | UNKNOWN FUEL LEAK needs added to Recall list . It is currently at the Chevy dealership in Van Buren ... |
| Sep 18, 2025 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,WHEELS | UNKNOWN |
| May 1, 2025 | STEERING,AIR BAGS | My vehicle is experiencing a sudden loss of power steering assist. |
| Apr 1, 2025 | STEERING | Recurrence of Sudden loss of electric steering. Apparently this was supposedly fixed under reca... |
| Mar 18, 2025 | STEERING | I bought a used car, 2008 Malibu a couple years ago. I just found out that it had a recall back in 2... |
| Feb 26, 2025 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, t... |
| Feb 19, 2025 | STEERING | Power steering esc not working properly |
| Feb 14, 2025 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The power steering consistently locks up. It may or may not reset itself if you turn the car off and... |
| Dec 8, 2024 | STEERING | Warning light on dash (power steering) I had no power steering at all !thank God I was at a Drive T... |
| Jul 19, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | I backed my car up, put the car in park, opened the door and got out. I walked a few feet away when... |
| Jan 25, 2024 | STEERING | My power steering locking up when I trying to back up out of my driveway and a service warning ligh... |
| Jan 9, 2024 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, there... |
| Oct 1, 2023 | STEERING | Unknown. Power steering warning appears every now and then. |