Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2018 Chevrolet Malibu has 38 NHTSA brakes complaints and 1 brakes-related recall.
38
Complaints
1
Recalls
3
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
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| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed sp... |
| Feb 5, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES | Hard braking, reduced engine power |
| Jan 6, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while coming to a stop, the brake ... |
| Jan 1, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | The Vacuum pump continues to go out causes code P1101. I have replaced it 4 times and people just in... |
| Dec 26, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Antilock Braking System |
| Nov 24, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | The brake booster unit, vacuum pump , brake light switch failed and malfunctioned and it is availabl... |
| Nov 10, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | The vacuum pump for the brake assist is made from bad metal which can break and screw up the camshaf... |
| Jul 2, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | [XXX] , hard brake vacuum pump something’s wrong car won’t push down break INFORMATION REDACTED PURS... |
| Jun 17, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | Vacuum pump stopped working and shattered into my engine. Breaks suddenly stopped working while driv... |
| Jun 2, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while attempting to stop the vehic... |
| Apr 20, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | My breaks locked up on me pulling out of my driveway. The break pedal was hard to press down and I ... |
| Apr 10, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | loud knocking or banging noises, the check engine light turning on and/or other driving performance ... |
| Apr 8, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | I am filing a complaint regarding a brake vacuum pump failure in my 2018 Chevrolet Malibu. The failu... |
| Mar 12, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | My car brakes kept locking up and it was hard to get my car to finally stop today. There was no bra... |
| Jan 17, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | Brake vacuum booster exploded into the engine. |
| Sep 10, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | Brake pedal became hard to press down and could not stop car without having to jam down on the pedal... |
| Sep 9, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | Defective vacuum pump damaged camshaft, reduced engine power, and caused loss of brakes while drivin... |
| Jun 17, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | Driving normal. Upon application of brakes, brake pedal became stiff and brakes did not function nor... |
| Apr 1, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while operating the vehicle, the messag... |
| Feb 9, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | I was driving down the highway and took the exit and went to hit the brake pedal and it was hard to ... |