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2017 Chevrolet Malibu Structure Problems

Structure complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2017 Chevrolet Malibu has 15 NHTSA structure complaints and 0 structure-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

15

Complaints

0

Recalls

1

Injuries Reported

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

All Structure Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
May 21, 2025STRUCTUREThe center high mount stop lamp cause water to leak through onto the headliner of my vehicle and I f...
Dec 14, 2023STRUCTURE,VISIBILITY/WIPERWater was leaking through the center high mount stop lamp and pooling into the spare tire well. Wate...
Dec 22, 2022STRUCTUREThe contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that water was leaking into the vehicle...
Aug 27, 2020STRUCTUREI ALWAYS NOTICE A SMELL AND FOGGY WINDOWS AFTER RAINY DAYS ON MY STATIONARY VEHICLE BUT THOUGH LITTL...
Jul 10, 2020STRUCTUREI'VE NOTICED THAT WHEN IT RAINS THE RAIN COMES INSIDE THE CAR AND THE TRUNK .
Nov 20, 2019STRUCTUREI OPENED MY TRUNK UNDER THE SPARE TIRE AND THERE WAS WATER FILLED IN THE TRUNK. I DID MY RESEARCH AN...
Aug 1, 2019STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHERTHE TOP OF THE REAR WINDOW NEAR THE THIRD BREAK LIGHT STARTING LEAKING. I REVIEWED ONLINE CHEVROLET ...
May 26, 2019STRUCTUREMY VEHICLE LEAKS WATER AT THE TOP OF THE BACK WINDSHIELD. THE WATER RUNS DOWN THE METAL BODY INTO T...
Jul 28, 2018STRUCTUREVEHICLE WAS LEAKING INTO CABIN THROUGH THE THIRD BRAKE LIGHT CAUSED BY A FAULTY GASKET.
Jul 20, 2018STRUCTURE,VISIBILITY/WIPERI WENT INSIDE A CAR WASH AND WHEN MY CAR WAS BEEN WASH THE WATER WAS GETTING INSIDE FROM THE BACK RO...
May 20, 2018STRUCTURE,SEATS,UNKNOWN OR OTHERWE HAD A DOWN POUR 05/20/2018 IN KISSIMMEE, FLORIDA. MY VEHICLE HAD STAND STILL WATER IN MY TRUNK, ...
Apr 14, 2018STRUCTUREBACK WINDOW IS LEAKING WATER INTO THE INTERIOR AND INSIDE THE HEADLINER. NOTICED AFTER HEAVY RAINS A...
Feb 1, 2018STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOORS WOULD NOT LOCK OR UN...
Nov 11, 2017STRUCTURETHE CAR WAS PARKED AND I WAS EXITING MY VEHICLE. I PIVOTED TO CLOSE THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR. I ACCIDEN...
Jul 8, 2017STRUCTURE,WHEELS,ENGINETHE CAR WAS PARKED AND OFF IN OUR DRIVEWAY FOR 15 MINUTES -HORN STARTED WENT OUT SAW SMOKE CALLED 91...

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