2018 Chevrolet Malibu electrical system problems
191 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu — 27% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“A software error in 1.5L turbo model disable fuel injectors, preventing the engine from starting or causing a sudden stall while driving. It’s been confirmed to be an previously opened recall that was fixed by previous owner. But, is happening again to me. Yet I’m being told It has been closed and…”
filed Jul 30, 2026
“Just bought the car and the car is receiving error: "shift to park". This appear to be a know issue for 2018 chevy malibu hybrid. Car cut off in middle of traffic”
filed Jul 19, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Electrical System problems in other Malibu years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Malibu | 17 | 44% |
| 2023 Malibu | 12 | 17% |
| 2022 Malibu | 32 | 33% |
| 2021 Malibu | 29 | 33% |
| 2020 Malibu | 57 | 29% |
| 2019 Malibu | 61 | 32% |
| 2017 Malibu | 161 | 23% |
| 2016 Malibu | 222 | 27% |
| 2015 Malibu | 68 | 25% |
| 2014 Malibu | 86 | 25% |
| 2013 Malibu | 375 | 45% |
| 2012 Malibu | 290 | 32% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2018 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.