Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2011 Chevrolet Malibu has 4 recalls, 971 complaints, and a 4-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
4
Recalls
971
Complaints
★★★★★
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 ...
15V269000
SEAT BELTS
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured April 8, 2010, to October 11, 2012. In the a...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2011 Chevrolet Malibu 4 DR FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 9, 2026 | STEERING | The Powersteering is failing in my 2011 Chevrolet Malibu with 93K miles on it. The warning light on ... |
| Jan 25, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35–40 ... |
| Dec 19, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked under... |
| Dec 1, 2025 | STEERING | apparently, there was a recall on these cars for the power steering suddenly shutting off. Apparentl... |
| Oct 20, 2025 | STEERING | Power steering jerks violently left/right at 35–65 mph. Nearly lost control — happens intermittently... |
| Aug 28, 2025 | SEATS | Weld on the back, right side of the driver's seat broke causing the seat to rock while driving. Thi... |
| Jun 30, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | THIS CAR WILL START AND AS YOU ARE DRIVING, THE CAR SHUTS OFF. NO POWER, NO STEERING...NOTHING. I ... |
| May 1, 2025 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Car started to loose power and wanted to cut off had to drive with both feet put in the shop a few t... |
| Mar 19, 2025 | ENGINE | - Reduced engine power, appears on the dashboard. The motor begins to shake, slow down excessively i... |
| Mar 18, 2025 | STEERING,AIR BAGS,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Steering locks while driving |
| Mar 2, 2025 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | While driving down the road my power steering went out , driver side head light and it was like my b... |
| Feb 25, 2025 | STEERING | NO POWER STEERING FEELS LIKE MANUAL STEERING |
| Jan 30, 2025 | STEERING | Failed steering control sensor |
| Jan 28, 2025 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My electrical power steering is going out. A “power steering” flashes on my dash. I turn off my car ... |
| Jan 27, 2025 | STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | We own this vehicle with 147,xxx miles on it. There was extended warranty coverage of 10-years or 15... |
| Jan 13, 2025 | STEERING | The vehicle has recently started to have power steering failure, making it a hazard while driving a... |
| Jan 8, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | I'm having to replace the low beam headlight in my car more times than a lil bit! I hate that I'm co... |
| Jan 1, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Two months ago While driving on the highway at 60 mph at night my headlights shut off with no warnin... |
| Dec 12, 2024 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle lost ... |
| Dec 5, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Multiple times while driving this vehicle, get the message loss of engine power, ABS light displays,... |