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2017 Chevrolet Malibu Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2017 Chevrolet Malibu has 135 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-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

135

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Nov 3, 2025POWER TRAIN,ENGINEReduced engine power. Car will not accelerate over 35 mph. Almost rear ended. Will be the second ...
Aug 6, 2025POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle was shifted to park, b...
Jun 29, 2025POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKESIn the last 6 months I’ve had to put 3 Brake Boosters on my 2017 Chevy Malibu and it’s NOT cheap…. I...
Apr 15, 2025POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the gear ...
Mar 29, 2025POWER TRAINThe car completely lost power while being driven on a freeway in Sacramento, California. The car was...
Feb 10, 2025POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHERWhen shifting into park, the car doesn't think it's in park and remains on.
Feb 1, 2025POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that on several occasions after shiftin...
Jan 27, 2025POWER TRAIN,ENGINEWe have had multiple codes with loss of power.
Jan 13, 2025POWER TRAINWhile driving, random and complete engine power loss for several seconds, unable to accelerate at al...
Jan 10, 2025POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMEngine power abruptly stopped while driving causing drivers behind me to almost rear end me. Dashboa...
Oct 1, 2024POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMEvery time I shift the car into park, I receive a "shift to park" warning on the informational displ...
Sep 23, 2024POWER TRAINApproximately 2-3 times a month the car's transmission intermittently fails to engage from a stop. ...
Aug 1, 2024POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle and shif...
May 25, 2024POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMWhen powering off car, shift to park message is displayed even though the car is in park. The vehicl...
Apr 1, 2024POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMSince buying this car a year and a half ago, I have had to have the pedal position sensor replaced 5...
Jan 16, 2024POWER TRAIN,ENGINEEngine reduced power while driving in traffic car gets no power to accelerate and engine light also ...
Aug 1, 2023POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the gear shifter failed to move in...
Aug 1, 2023POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMIn 2019 I took my vehicle under warranty to the purchasing dealership to fix a "shift to park" readi...
Jun 11, 2023POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINEI was driving my car at a normal rate of speed when all of a sudden it slowed down to a crawl and al...
Jun 1, 2023POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINEUnknown. Original owner.24,000 miles. When car turned off, shift to park message occurs. Required 10...

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