2017 Chevrolet Malibu service brakes problems
67 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving my 2017 Chevrolet Malibu LT equipped with the 1.5L turbocharged engine, the brake vacuum pump failed due to the pump’s mechanical drive/tang shearing. The failure resulted in loss of vacuum assistance to the power brakes, creating a significantly harder brake pedal and a serious…”
filed Aug 15, 2026
“I have a 2017 Chevy Malibu 2.0 T. The incident involved the braking system. I was driving and as traffic came to a stop, I pressed the brake to stop and my brakes gave out. I immediately lifted my foot and press extremely hard on my brake pedal and was able to stop though the stopping distance was…”
filed Jul 7, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes problems in other Malibu years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Malibu | 2 | 5% |
| 2023 Malibu | 2 | 3% |
| 2022 Malibu | 5 | 5% |
| 2021 Malibu | 2 | 2% |
| 2020 Malibu | 42 | 21% |
| 2019 Malibu | 21 | 11% |
| 2018 Malibu | 60 | 9% |
| 2016 Malibu | 94 | 11% |
| 2015 Malibu | 16 | 6% |
| 2014 Malibu | 42 | 12% |
| 2013 Malibu | 44 | 5% |
| 2012 Malibu | 65 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.