Speed Control complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2018 Chevrolet Malibu has 67 NHTSA speed control complaints and 0 speed control-related recalls.
67
Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 3, 2025 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES | I was informed the vacuum pump went bad and rendered the vehicle inoperable. The vehicle would lose... |
| Jul 8, 2024 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | While driving th vehicle the component that ruptured was the vehicles vacuum brake booster pump whic... |
| Jun 1, 2024 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | car pauses after stopping at lights and stop signs and in stop-n-go traffic and won't go as soon as ... |
| Jan 22, 2024 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | On Jan 22,2024 while driving on the interstate the speed was unexpectedly instantly reduced, the car... |
| Dec 22, 2023 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MHP, the... |
| May 26, 2023 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | While I was driving, the entire accelerator pedal mechanism fell to the ground. My mechanic told me ... |
| Feb 19, 2023 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | The car continuously is throwing a code P2138 and a warning comes up on dash saying reduced engine p... |
| Jan 1, 2023 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | 2018 Chevy Malibu over 5 times this happens since we bought it brand new it has "Reduced Engine Powe... |
| Dec 12, 2022 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | I got P2138 code, i replaced the accelerator pedal on my cost because the dealer told me my car VIN ... |
| Dec 12, 2022 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | Suddenly loss of power at cruising speeds. Trouble with acceleration and loss of power. Unresponsive... |
| Nov 8, 2022 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | I keep getting a reoccurring message saying Engine Speed reduced, I can be driving going 60+MPH and ... |
| Oct 29, 2022 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | As I was driving I was addressed with a speed reduction warning and it followed with a very abrupt p... |
| May 13, 2022 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | Engine power reduced notification came on the dashboard and car deaccelerated down to less than 25 m... |
| Apr 19, 2022 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | Car was driving on major highway when the alarm went off and check engine light came on saying reduc... |
| Apr 12, 2022 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed sp... |
| Mar 17, 2022 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | Vehicle won't start and dealership determine it was the battery. Replaced battery now vehicle shuts... |
| Feb 24, 2022 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Reduced engine power occurs while driving and will indicate a traction control issue and the check e... |
| Feb 2, 2022 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | As I was driving down the highway at 60 mph the road was clear at the time of any debris my car sudd... |
| Jan 30, 2022 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | Vehicle continually throws reduced engine power code which includes while traveling at high speeds ... |
| Jan 24, 2022 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | I was driving on a crowded city street in St. Louis and my car suddenly reduced power and I saw a me... |