2011 Chevrolet Malibu transmission problems
The 2011 Chevrolet Malibu has 112 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 7% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.
112
Transmission complaints
7%
Share of year
3
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Transmission complaints by year
What owners report
“LATE LAST WEEK, AFTER GETTING OFF THE FREEWAY, ONTO THE CITY STREET, MY FRONT WHEELS COMPLETELY LOCKED UP AT 50 MPH (AS IF THE TRANSMISSION HAD A CATASTROPHIC MECHANICAL FAILURE). THIS ENDED UP IN SOMEONE REAR ENDING ME, CAUSING INJURIES AND SEVERAL THOUSAND DOLLARS WORTH OF DAMAGE TO THE CARS.”
Common questions
How many transmission complaints does the 2011 Chevrolet Malibu have?
NHTSA has 112 complaints about the 2011 Chevrolet Malibu transmission — 7% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.