VIN Shield

Home › Car models › 2018 Chevrolet Malibu

2018 Chevrolet Malibu: recalls, problems and warranty extensions

Everything US government records hold on the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu as a model. To see how it applies to one car, and to check its mileage and VIN, enter the VIN.

6Safety recalls
700Owner complaints to NHTSA
1Defect investigations
5/5NHTSA overall crash rating

Most-reported problems

What 2018 Chevrolet Malibu owners report most often to NHTSA, and the mileage where most reports fall.

Engine281Most reports between 20k and 70k miles
Electrical System192Most reports between 30k and 70k miles
Power Train171Most reports between 20k and 70k miles
Unknown Or Other151Most reports between 10k and 50k miles
Vehicle Speed Control114Most reports between 30k and 70k miles
Fuel/Propulsion System84Most reports between 0 and 60k miles
Your VIN report marks where your car's odometer sits on each of these ranges.

Safety recalls

Recalls issued for the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

  • Air Bags: SensorJun 2018 · Campaign 18V400000
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Foundation ComponentsAug 2018 · Campaign 18V576000
  • Fuel System, Gasoline: DeliveryMay 2018 · Campaign 18V358000
  • Electrical System: SoftwareSep 2019 · Campaign 19V642000
  • Power Train: Automatic TransmissionOct 2020 · Campaign 20V668000
  • Seat Belts: Critical FastenersAug 2021 · Campaign 21V649000
Whether a recall was done is shown by the dealer or NHTSA's recall lookup. Your report lists each one with the risk and the fix.

Defect investigations

NHTSA investigations that include this model.

  • Pedestrian alert soundsDP22005 · opened Jan 2023 · closed Aug 2023

Other years

201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023

Sources: NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, NCAP crash ratings, manufacturer communications and defect investigations. Model-level data: individual cars may differ.