2017 Chevrolet Malibu speed control problems
The 2017 Chevrolet Malibu has 135 speed control complaints filed with NHTSA — 12% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.
135
Speed Control complaints
12%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Speed Control complaints by year
What owners report
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 CHEVROLET MALIBU. ON SEVERAL DIFFERENT OCCASIONS, WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT, THE ENGINE RPMS WOULD SUDDENLY INCREASE AND THE VEHICLE ATTEMPTED TO SURGE FORWARD. THE DRIVER HAD TO DEPRESS HARD ON THE BRAKE PEDAL IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE FROM SURGING FORWARD. ON FEBRUARY…”
Common questions
How many speed control complaints does the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu have?
NHTSA has 135 complaints about the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu speed control — 12% 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.