Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2012 Chevrolet Malibu has 3 recalls, 904 complaints, and a 4-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
3
Recalls
904
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
15V269000
SEAT BELTS
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured April 8, 2010, to October 11, 2012. In the a...
14V252000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2012 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured May 16, 2003, through October 11, 2012, 2004-...
14E044000
STEERING
Dorman Products, Inc. (Dorman) is recalling certain replacement intermediate steering shafts sold under the Dorman, OE Solutions, and Solutions brand ...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2012 Chevrolet Malibu 4 DR FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 4, 2026 | AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS | My airbag warning light and notification have came on and sometimes seat belt lights come on unexpec... |
| Mar 4, 2026 | STEERING | On March 4, 2026, my wife was driving the vehicle when she suddenly lost power steering. The steerin... |
| Feb 5, 2026 | STEERING | i was driving and the steering wheel locked, the whole steering column has to be replaced it brought... |
| Dec 23, 2025 | STEERING | The “service ESC” light came on while I was driving on the freeway causing the steering wheel to loc... |
| Sep 3, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | Was driving home on the parkway and the headlights shut off on their own had to call for roadside as... |
| Aug 11, 2025 | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),STEERING | The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed sp... |
| Jul 14, 2025 | SEAT BELTS | I have tried since July of 2025 to have a recall fixed I have been in contact with multiple dealersh... |
| May 23, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH... |
| Mar 25, 2025 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,WHEELS | The power steering assist has cause the steering wheel to move to its let by its self when not holdi... |
| Mar 19, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Rear windowed defroster suddenly start working upon inspection the rear electrical block that's insi... |
| Mar 15, 2025 | STEERING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbe... |
| Mar 3, 2025 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Loss of power steering assist while driving. Safety issue puts driver and others at risk. Problem co... |
| Feb 21, 2025 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while his son was driving at an un... |
| Jan 8, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH, the tempe... |
| Nov 15, 2024 | AIR BAGS | The contact called on behalf of her daughter's boyfriend who was driving alongside her daughter in a... |
| Nov 2, 2024 | AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | On [XXX], as I was leaving softball tournament in Poway Ca with my kiddos about 6 minutes into drivi... |
| Jul 18, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEAT BELTS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | First, there is a problem with the transmission. The car will stall or stop abruptly while driving. ... |
| Jul 13, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | For 4 years the car intermittently would turn on all warning lights, shake, become hard to steer and... |
| Jul 12, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Electrical problem causing the passenger side low beam to keep burning out. Fourth time in one year.... |
| Jun 30, 2024 | STEERING | As I was driving my vehicle last Sunday the "Power Steering and the Service ESC" warnings came on my... |