2021 Chevrolet Malibu electrical system problems
29 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2021 Chevrolet Malibu — 33% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The Chevy Malibu is displaying a “Shift to Park” message even when the gear selector is physically in the Park position. This indicates that the vehicle’s computer may not be recognizing that the vehicle has been placed in Park, which is commonly associated with a faulty or failing internal…”
filed Aug 20, 2026
“I was driving my car my electrical system is throwing all kinds of code.my sftey restrain is coming on to check my seat belt .the car goes blank .it stop in the middle of the road.this car has a lot of issues.can some one help me with this I work at the cardiologist office .”
filed Aug 11, 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% |
| 2020 Malibu | 57 | 29% |
| 2019 Malibu | 61 | 32% |
| 2018 Malibu | 191 | 27% |
| 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 2021 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.