2012 Chevrolet Malibu problems by component
905 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System → | 290 | 32% | 90,000 mi |
| Exterior Lighting → | 202 | 22% | 100,000 mi |
| Steering → | 191 | 21% | 107,400 mi |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) → | 129 | 14% | 94,000 mi |
| Air Bags → | 101 | 11% | 67,898 mi |
| Engine → | 99 | 11% | 84,000 mi |
| Service Brakes → | 65 | 7% | 53,300 mi |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 52 | 6% | 61,308 mi |
| Fuel/propulsion System → | 51 | 6% | 93,000 mi |
| Power Train → | 49 | 5% | 82,000 mi |
| Seat Belts → | 47 | 5% | 57,500 mi |
| Seats → | 35 | 4% | 71,250 mi |
| Visibility/wiper → | 27 | 3% | 98,000 mi |
| Wheels → | 19 | 2% | 83,150 mi |
| Structure → | 16 | 2% | 69,000 mi |
| Suspension → | 10 | 1% | — |
| Traction Control System → | 10 | 1% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 8 | 1% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 5 | 1% | — |
| Visibility | 4 | 0% | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 0% | — |
| Tires | 2 | 0% | — |
| Child Seat | 1 | 0% | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 0% | — |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 0% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.