Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2021 Chevrolet Malibu has 22 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.
22
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 8, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 14, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to a dealer ... |
| Nov 28, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The component is D automatic transmission shift to park switch. The vehicle is and will be available... |
| Nov 6, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LANE DEPARTURE | Transmission failed to engage gear properly after backing up. Grinding sounds heard when vehicle was... |
| Jun 25, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that upon arriving to her destination a... |
| May 20, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | It says that my engine had a problem. It told me to press my brake to start my car. But then it just... |
| May 13, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that when the vehicle was shifted into ... |
| Mar 25, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the "Shif... |
| Mar 11, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | When you put the car in park and shut the car off a message displays on the dash saying place vehicl... |
| Oct 1, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle and pres... |
| Aug 22, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | Placing the car in park, turn off the car and a message appears saying to shift to park. The vehicle... |
| Aug 13, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | The vehicle display states to "Shift to Park" when the vehicle has been put in park and the ignition... |
| Aug 8, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | The transmission is not working in first gear. The dealership says it needs to be replaced and they ... |
| Jun 6, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The computer was not recognizing my car being in the correct gear shift. It did this for a few days ... |
| Apr 22, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | Had the car for less than a year and it started jerking badly on the highway almost caused an accide... |
| Apr 7, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,BACK OVER PREVENTION | SHIFTER ERROR - SCREEN READS SHIFT TO PARK ONCE CAR IS TURNED OFF ALREADY THE CAR TAKES TIME TO TURN... |
| Mar 4, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,BACK OVER PREVENTION | When trying to park shift disappears . Parking feature unavailable. Have to try several times to or ... |
| Feb 26, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,BACK OVER PREVENTION | “Shift to Park” message appears in the car's Driver Information Center, even when it is already in P... |
| Feb 23, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | Every time I shift my car into park and try to power it off I get a warning saying shift car to park... |
| Feb 12, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | Warning light appears on dash "Shift to Park". Car is in park. Engine will turn off, but ignition st... |
| Oct 16, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that when the gear shifter was shifted ... |