Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2018 Chevrolet Malibu has 119 NHTSA electrical complaints and 1 electrical-related recall.
119
Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles equipped with 1.5L turbo engines. An error in the Engine Control Module (...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 18, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Shift to park indicator comes on after shifting parking gear to park. Car fails to detect that it i... |
| Mar 6, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,VISIBILITY/WIPER | The rear camera comes “loose” and does not register all the time. It seems to be a simple electric i... |
| Jan 12, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The vehicle shut off in the middle of the street. I had to get it jumped to start again. There was ... |
| Oct 4, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | I get a engine power reduced warning and check engine light is on for 3 start cycles and goes away. ... |
| Oct 2, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Every so often I get an indication of engine power reduced, but every time I go in to get it checked... |
| Sep 1, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,BACK OVER PREVENTION | The backup camera for this vehicle is starting to fail and the view is blurry. Additionally, it seem... |
| Sep 1, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Hello, I own a 2018 Chevy Malibu. I previously had the recall repair completed for ECM Malfunction.... |
| Jun 28, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The mechanic discovered that the Battery Control Module harness had been damaged by water intrusion ... |
| Jun 14, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I have searched the prior recalls and I’m having the same problem that were said to be fixed. I woul... |
| Dec 10, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE | The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while coming to a complete stop, the en... |
| Dec 9, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | When I turn off my vehicle the shift to park indicator pops up. |
| Nov 19, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Car keeps giving a “Shift To Park” message when vehicle is already in park. Leaving the vehicle runn... |
| Oct 27, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, ... |
| Sep 24, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES | While driving the speed suddenly reduced and brakes locked up on me. I was lucky enough to be able t... |
| Sep 17, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | When parking it says shift to park even when I’m already in park. The dealer says it’s the shifter h... |
| Aug 26, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | SERVICE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM NOTE CAME ON, JUST REPLACED THE ALTERNATER AND GOT A NEW BATTERY PUT... |
| Aug 19, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that upon turning the vehicle off, the ... |
| Jul 30, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Purchased a car for financing from Barret Motors and 2300 Lakeview PKWY, Rowlett, TX and as soon as ... |
| Jul 20, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | When I turn my vehicle off, it displays “shift to park” I am trapped in my car because it does not t... |
| Jul 11, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,BACK OVER PREVENTION | This car has the shift to park issue that was under a recall for 2016 to 2019 chevy malibu. However ... |