Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2017 Chevrolet Malibu has 137 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.
137
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 30, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Last year I started getting the dreaded shift to park issue. Takes usually about 30 seconds to reali... |
| Oct 1, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | Engine Power Reduced, My car then loses the ability to pickup speed I’ve even had my break tighten u... |
| Aug 11, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Currently I am having issues putting my car in park. Even when it shows that it is parked there is a... |
| Aug 1, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ENGINE | Okay so my car had 2 recalls but the they were not repaired the same problem reoccurred . Which was ... |
| Jun 5, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The shift to park sensor will become stuck and not register that the car is in park causing the batt... |
| May 13, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while at a red light, the Auto STOP fea... |
| Mar 1, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | About 6 months after I bought this car back in 2017 it has been showing shift to park message when i... |
| Jan 1, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | The GM Shift to Park recall has been an issue that has affected various General Motors (GM) vehicles... |
| Nov 5, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | We own a 2017 Chevrolet Malibu plagued with the "Shift to Park" issue. I have read numerous article... |
| Sep 22, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE | Rear high mount brake light is loose allowing water to leak I. And around the electrical connections... |
| Sep 11, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | I am writing to report a persistent issue with my Chevy Malibu, specifically related to the Stabilit... |
| Aug 8, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that upon arriving to her destination a... |
| Jun 27, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Vehicle shut down completely while at intersection with no warning including no dash board warnings,... |
| Apr 1, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The infotainment system cycles and will change the radio, activate the gps anything that can be cont... |
| Jan 17, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | Ice and sludge accumulated and froze causing the CAC system to fail resulting in engine issues, perf... |
| Dec 26, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,ENGINE | Gas pedal locked up can’t accelerate |
| Sep 27, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Upon turning off car, throws shift to park error driver message. Have to restart the car, then shift... |
| Aug 11, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The car continues to say "shift to park" when the car is already in park and its becoming a severe p... |
| Jul 7, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Intermittent Shift to Park Message Displayed While Vehicle in Park. Frequently when I shift the car ... |
| Jun 20, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | Shift to park warning continues to come on daily when I go to put my car in park. I have to fidget w... |