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2017 Chevrolet Malibu Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2017 Chevrolet Malibu has 80 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu

Electrical
137
Powertrain
135
Other
120
Speed Control
96
Engine
80
Steering
46
Brakes
38
Structure
15
Lights
11
Airbags
8
Suspension
8
Seat Belts
6
Wheels
5
Fuel System
3

80

Complaints

0

Recalls

3

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jan 31, 2026ENGINEI was driving my car on the highway and the car begin to feel like it was about to shut off. Shortly...
May 21, 2025ENGINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 MPH...
May 9, 2025ENGINEThe contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed sp...
Mar 18, 2025ENGINEThe contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed sp...
Mar 5, 2025ENGINEReduced engine power that causes vehicle to lose power at dangerously low speeds.
Feb 7, 2025ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMFuel leaking from engine
Nov 25, 2024ENGINEThe contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, ...
Aug 14, 2024ENGINEEngine power reduced
Jun 6, 2024ENGINEThe contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed sp...
Mar 27, 2024ENGINEP0301 Error - Cylinder 1 Misfire. First the Check Engine light and Service Stabilitrack light turn ...
Mar 10, 2024ENGINEWhile driving my vehicle the engine light turned on with a message stating ‘engine power reduced’. I...
Feb 26, 2024ENGINEI keep getting a message that goes on and off saying engine power reduced, which slows the pick up a...
Feb 21, 2024ENGINEThe vehicle showed no warning signs prior. The vehicle was being driven and it STOPPED as it If the ...
Feb 1, 2024ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that during cold weather, the engine wo...
Sep 4, 2023ENGINEMy dash warning lights came on and the engine shut off. The battery voltage seems fine, and the car ...
May 25, 2023ENGINEThe contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed sp...
Feb 5, 2023ENGINE“Engine power reduce” error on dash as well as check engine light. Driving on highway at fast speeds...
Jan 24, 2023ENGINEMy wife has had this happen three times now in her Malibu: she's driving on the interstate and the e...
Nov 15, 2022ENGINEThe contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed sp...
Nov 9, 2022ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed,...

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