2017 Chevrolet Malibu electrical system problems
The 2017 Chevrolet Malibu has 213 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 18% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
213
Electrical System complaints
18%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Electrical System complaints by year
What owners report
“MY 2017 CHEVROLET MALIBU EXPLODED AND CAUGHT FIRE AFTER IT HAD BEEN PARKED FOR HOURS ON THE STREET. IT STARTED FROM UNDER THE HOOD AND MELTED THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE DASHBOARD. MECHANICAL/ELECTRICAL DEFECT FROM THE ENGINE OF THE CAR.”
Common questions
How many electrical system complaints does the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu have?
NHTSA has 213 complaints about the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu electrical system — 18% 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.