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Chevrolet Malibu electrical failures reports by year

116 NHTSA complaints describe shorts, wiring-harness and electrical faults on Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The most reported year is 2012 with 32 reports.

YearReportsShare of narratives
2014 Malibu51%
2013 Malibu142%
2012 Malibu324%
2011 Malibu242%
2010 Malibu212%
2009 Malibu201%

Counts come from keyword analysis of complaint narratives — one complaint can describe several symptoms, and classification is approximate. Raw counts favor years that sold in larger numbers.