2018 Chevrolet Malibu Fuel/propulsion System Problems
Owners have filed 84 complaints with NHTSA about fuel/propulsion system problems on the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, 12% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 29,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “power reduced” (15% of reports).
- 84fuel/propulsion system complaints
- 29,000median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 45%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Power reduced: mentioned in 13 of 84 complaints (15%)
- Shift park: mentioned in 5 of 84 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do fuel/propulsion system problems happen?
Based on 39 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 84 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 1 an injury.
Chevrolet Malibu fuel/propulsion system complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel/propulsion System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Malibu | 2 | 5% | — |
| 2023 Malibu | 6 | 8% | — |
| 2022 Malibu | 8 | 8% | — |
| 2021 Malibu | 8 | 9% | — |
| 2020 Malibu | 14 | 7% | — |
| 2019 Malibu | 17 | 9% | 7,473 |
| 2018 Malibu | 84 | 12% | 29,000 |
| 2017 Malibu | 57 | 8% | 51,500 |
| 2016 Malibu | 50 | 6% | 54,821 |
| 2015 Malibu | 19 | 7% | 48,300 |
| 2014 Malibu | 24 | 7% | 82,500 |
| 2013 Malibu | 32 | 4% | 82,300 |
| 2012 Malibu | 51 | 6% | 93,000 |
| 2011 Malibu | 32 | 3% | 82,576 |
| 2010 Malibu | 31 | 2% | 83,500 |
| 2009 Malibu | 29 | 2% | 89,500 |
| 2008 Malibu | 45 | 5% | 94,244 |
| 2007 Malibu | 36 | 4% | 79,007 |
| 2006 Malibu | 52 | 5% | 111,668 |
| 2005 Malibu | 32 | 3% | 120,500 |
| 2004 Malibu | 13 | 1% | 153,000 |
| 2003 Malibu | 13 | 2% | 106,500 |
| 2002 Malibu | 6 | 1% | 128,090 |
| 2001 Malibu | 9 | 1% | 126,000 |
| 2000 Malibu | 12 | 1% | 128,500 |
| 1999 Malibu | 5 | 1% | 87,900 |
| 1998 Malibu | 1 | 0% | 81,000 |
| 1997 Malibu | 3 | 1% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists fuel/propulsion system for the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
A software error in 1.5L turbo model disable fuel injectors, preventing the engine from starting or causing a sudden stall while driving. Itâs been confirmed to be an previously opened recall that was fixed by previous owner. But, is happening again to me. Yet Iâm being told It has been closed…
In 2020, I received multiple red recall notices in the mail regarding a safety issue. I scheduled an appointment with a Chevrolet dealership in Los Angeles and have a voicemail confirming the appointment. At the time, I did not follow through with ensuring the repair was fully completed, which I…
The vehicle shut off in the middle of the street. I had to get it jumped to start again. There was a fuel leak. Car is still smelling like fuel after getting it repaired. The vehicle doesn't alert if your close to a car or anything
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2018 Chevrolet Malibus have fuel/propulsion system problems?
No. NHTSA has 84 owner complaints about fuel/propulsion system for the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu (12% of the 700 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu fuel/propulsion system?
No recall currently lists fuel/propulsion system for this vehicle.
At what mileage do fuel/propulsion system problems start?
The median reported mileage is 29,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about fuel/propulsion system problems on the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu?
The most frequent phrase is “power reduced”, in 13 of 84 complaints, followed by “shift park” (5).
Other 2018 Chevrolet Malibu problems
- Engine problems (281)
- Electrical System problems (192)
- Power Train problems (171)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (114)
- Service Brakes problems (61)
See all 2018 Chevrolet Malibu problems or fuel/propulsion system problems across all Malibu years.