2017 Chevrolet Malibu Electrical Problems
From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.
How common are electrical problems on the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu?
161 owners have reported electrical problems on the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu, 23% of all complaints for this year and the 2nd most reported problem area. Most reported problems happened at about 30,000–63,000 miles. No recall covers this problem.
161 complaints 23% of all 2017 complaints 50,000 miles typical
Which parts fail
The specific part named in each complaint.
Mileage when it failed
Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (76 of 161). The amber line is the middle value.
When problems were reported
Electrical complaints by the year the problem happened.
Electrical complaints by Malibu year
Related recalls
No recall covers electrical problems on the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu. See all 4 recalls for this year.
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Other 2017 Chevrolet Malibu problems
Common questions
What are common 2017 Chevrolet Malibu electrical problems?
Complaints most often name the software.
At what mileage do 2017 Chevrolet Malibu electrical problems happen?
Most complaints that gave a mileage fell between about 30,000–63,000 miles. The middle value is about 50,000 miles.
Is there a recall for 2017 Chevrolet Malibu electrical problems?
NHTSA lists no recall for this problem on the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu. If you have the problem, file a complaint at nhtsa.gov so it is counted.
Which Malibu year has the most electrical complaints?
The 2013 Malibu, with 376 complaints.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports.