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2017 Chevrolet Malibu

What 2017 Chevrolet Malibu owners report most

Engine complaints are the most frequently reported issue for this model, with some owners describing fires that started while the vehicle was parked and off. Electrical system and powertrain faults are also widely reported, alongside vehicle speed control behavior where the engine surges unexpectedly at stops. Across all four areas, some incidents involved fires or crashes.

Most reported areas

Engine safety 35%
Owners report fires originating from the front end of the vehicle while it was parked and not running, in some cases prompting emergency response. · 2 fire · 3 crash · 3 injured
Electrical System safety 24%
Owners report turn signals that fail to cancel after a turn is completed and continue blinking until manually switched off. · 1 fire
Power Train0 20%
Owners report concern that the transmission installed in the vehicle is not rated for the torque level the engine produces.
Vehicle Speed Control safety 19%
Owners report the engine RPM suddenly increasing while stopped at a light, causing the vehicle to attempt to surge forward. · 1 crash
Service Brakes safety 10%
69 reports (10%) · 3 crash · 2 injured

Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 715 complaints

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General information compiled from public NHTSA complaint data, for reference only — not professional advice and not reviewed by automotive experts. Verify before acting; Team AM is not responsible for decisions made from it.