Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2021 Chevrolet Malibu has 22 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.
22
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated September 3, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS | I was driving my car my electrical system is throwing all kinds of code.my sftey restrain is coming... |
| Jun 1, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | The Chevy Malibu is displaying a “Shift to Park” message even when the gear selector is physically i... |
| May 15, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Blower motor area caught fire while sitting in the driveway. Car door was opened about 20 minutes p... |
| Apr 21, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I purchased this vehicle in April of 2026, 4 days after bringing it home it began displaying a “Shif... |
| Mar 21, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I was driving and car suddenly reduced speed,engine light came on and message came across dash “engi... |
| Oct 28, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The car has an issue recognizing that the car is in park when trying to turn off the vehicle. A mess... |
| Oct 9, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Dear NHTSA: I am submitting this complaint because my vehicle, a 2021 Chevrolet Malibu (VIN [XXX] ... |
| Oct 2, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I went to do an errand pulled in to parking spot put car into park shut it off. Car dash repeatedly ... |
| Aug 29, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | My car has about 82000 miles and while driving it stated that I was shifted to neutral and needed to... |
| Jul 21, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | After shifting into park and turning vehicle off -warning beep "place vehicle into park" comes on. I... |
| Jun 13, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | I was driving the car on the highway and “SERVICE ESC” popped up on my dash. Engine power reduction ... |
| Feb 8, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I recently purchased this vehicle. Within the first week I was trapped in the vehicle sporadically. ... |
| Nov 5, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | I own a 2021 Chevy Malibu and I have been having issues with my transmission since November 5,2024. ... |
| Oct 24, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | When I turn off the car it displays a 'shift to park' message and the car tries to roll if I take my... |
| May 16, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The vehicle says shift to park. Even though the vehicle is in park. It then causes the vehicle po... |
| Apr 15, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Car is not registering that is in park. When I put the car in park the message on the dash will ding... |
| Oct 15, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | When trying to turn the car off, it will not allow me, warning light comes on saying shift to park. ... |
| Oct 1, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Vehicle has a repeated issue recognizing that it is in park when trying to turn vehicle off. This ca... |
| Aug 15, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | When I move my car to park and shut off the vehicle it shows a "shift to park" message. This keeps m... |
| May 1, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Malibu will be in park, engine off, but when exiting the vehicle a message will appear "SHIFT TO PAR... |