Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2010 Chevrolet Malibu has 4 recalls, 1356 complaints.
4
Recalls
1356
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
19V019000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2011 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver fron...
14V252000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2012 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured May 16, 2003, through October 11, 2012, 2004-...
14E044000
STEERING
Dorman Products, Inc. (Dorman) is recalling certain replacement intermediate steering shafts sold under the Dorman, OE Solutions, and Solutions brand ...
12V460000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Saturn Aura and model year 2008-2010 Chevrolet Malibu and Pontiac G6 vehicles, equipped ...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2010 Chevrolet Malibu 4-DR w/SAB
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 21, 2026 | SEATS | The driver's seat bracket broke causing the seat to sag to the right and for the back of the seat to... |
| Feb 26, 2026 | STEERING | The power steering goes out at times. When I start up or when I am driving my steering will get hard... |
| Feb 13, 2026 | STEERING | In 2014 there was a recall issue on 2004 to 2009 Chevrolet malibus 2.4 l motors with the electric po... |
| Feb 4, 2026 | STEERING | My steering wheel is twitching & possibly failing due to the torque steering sensor & it is very uns... |
| Jan 21, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2010 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while reviewi... |
| Jan 6, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that under previous vehicle ownership, ... |
| Nov 19, 2025 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Power Steering Randomly Goes off taking the Traction Control with it. Terrible for the snow roads to... |
| Nov 3, 2025 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I lost power steering while driving, making the wheel hard to turn. While the car is idle, the steer... |
| Jun 21, 2025 | STEERING,SUSPENSION,WHEELS | Lug studs repeatedly snap at wheel no matter how installed. |
| Jun 10, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The blinker level does not automatically shut off after the turn is preformed. It never has. Yes it... |
| May 10, 2025 | AIR BAGS | I was driving down the highway when the passenger side curtain airbags deployed for no reason. Air b... |
| Apr 5, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | The issue I'm having is the traction light is on and my rear break lights stay on constantly. I took... |
| Feb 13, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The shift lever does not want to release from park. I cant get it to go into drive. Traction light ... |
| Jan 13, 2025 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while driving 30-40 MPH, the power stee... |
| Jan 2, 2025 | STEERING | My power steering quit working |
| Dec 16, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,WHEELS,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The car will drive but is unable to turn. It's like the steering wheel is locked. |
| Nov 29, 2024 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Steering not working correctly it is ver hard to turn steering wheel. Cluster lights went out so das... |
| Nov 1, 2024 | AIR BAGS | Connector for airbags sensor wiring has a problem which is address in General Motors document Recall... |
| Sep 9, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES | The July 14, 2014 recall (13036) describes the issue perfectly. Brake lights come on when gas is p... |
| Aug 2, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The front doors on the car lock and unlock them selves and often you have to climb into the backseat... |