Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
The most-reported problem — Engine (36.1% of complaints) — has no NHTSA recall or open investigation on file.
Engine complaints here are 2.9× the median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.
1 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 5 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 252 · 36.1% | No official action | — |
| Electrical System | 159 · 22.8% | No official action | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 132 · 18.9% | No official action | — |
| Power Train | 129 · 18.5% | No official action | — |
| Service Brakes | 66 · 9.5% | No official action | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 56 · 8% | Recalled | Recall 18V358000 |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Percentages are the share of the 698 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
NHTSA campaign 18V400000 · 2018 · reported 06/14/2018
In the event of a crash, improper air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 18V358000 · 2018 · reported 05/31/2018
A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 16V870000 · 2016 · reported 12/02/2016
Insufficient welds could cause the inflator to separate and propel air bag debris into the cabin during a crash. Also, the inflator could fail to inflate during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 21V649000 · 2021 · reported 08/20/2021
An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not function properly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
“VEHICLE WENT INTO 'ENGINE POWER DECREASED' UNABLE TO ACCELERATE WITH THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON AS WELL AS THROTTLE SENSOR ON. TOOK TO DEALER WHO…”NHTSA complaint 11190128 — filed 03/19/2019 · ENGINE
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC AND ALMOST CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE…”NHTSA complaint 11186536 — filed 03/13/2019 · ENGINE
“I STARTED HAVING ISSUES WITH MY 2017 CHEVY MALIBU A LITTLE OVER A MONTH AGO. I WAS DRIVING IN THE CITY AND THE ENGINE LIGHT…”NHTSA complaint 11185686 — filed 03/10/2019 · ENGINE
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Engine issues are the most-reported category, cited in 252 of 698 NHTSA complaints (36.1%), followed by electrical system (159), unspecified/other issues (147), vehicle speed control (132). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
698 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 16 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, and 14 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 4 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 18V400000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
1 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page is backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
