2018 Chevrolet Malibu loss of power reports

55 NHTSA complaints describe sudden power loss, reduced power or limp mode on the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu — roughly 8% of all complaints for this model year.

Loss of power reports

share of complaints

45,500 mi

median mileage in loss of power reports (22 with odometer)

Components reported on this vehicle

Engine 277 Electrical System 191 Power Train 168 Vehicle Speed Control 111 Fuel/propulsion System 84 Service Brakes 60

Loss of power in other Malibu years

2022 Malibu	14
2020 Malibu	21
2019 Malibu	12
2017 Malibu	70
2016 Malibu	58
2014 Malibu	10
2013 Malibu	55
2012 Malibu	37
2011 Malibu	70
2010 Malibu	81

Malibu loss of power by year →

Other symptoms owners describe on the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu

Check engine light 114 Stalling 56 Won’t start 16 Brake problems 13 Hesitation / surging 12 Vibration / shaking 12 Clunking / rattling 7

Symptom counts come from keyword analysis of complaint narratives. One complaint can describe several symptoms, and classification is approximate — read the underlying reports on the full 2018 Chevrolet Malibu report before drawing conclusions.

Loss of power across all vehicles →