How many electrical complaints does the 2010 Chevrolet Malibu have?

NHTSA lists 419 Electrical System complaints for the 2010 Malibu, making up 31% of the 1,359 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2010 Malibu electrical system?

No related recall is listed in the data for the Electrical System on the 2010 Chevrolet Malibu.

Did the electrical problems cause fires?

Yes, NHTSA data shows 5 fires and 4 crashes associated with complaints in this area, along with 7 injuries reported for the model year overall.

At what mileage do electrical failures typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2010 Malibu is 85,250 miles.

How does 2010 compare to other Malibu years for electrical complaints?

The 2010 Malibu's 31% electrical complaint share is lower than 2012 and 2013, which each show a 45% share, but higher than years like 2023 at 17%.

2010 Chevrolet Malibu Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 419 Electrical System complaints for the 2010 Chevrolet Malibu, 31% of all 1,359 complaints for the year, with 5 fires and 4 crashes reported. There is no related recall listed for this component area. Median mileage at failure is 85,250.

Electrical System complaints: 419; 31% of 1,359
Crashes reported: 4
Fires reported: 5
Injuries reported: 7
Median mileage: 85,250 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Trunk-area wiring harnesses smoke or catch fire, sometimes hours after the car was parked or after a repair shop disconnected a light harness.
Under-hood fires start while the vehicle is parked and not running, in some cases spreading to the front of the car.
Burning fumes enter the cabin while driving at highway speed, followed by the engine stalling without warning.
Tail lights stop working and are noticed by other drivers before smoke appears from the rear of the car.
A theft/security system malfunction intermittently prevents the engine from starting.
A control module or 'computer chip' issue causes the air conditioner to blow hot air regardless of outside temperature.

When 2010 Chevrolet Malibu electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 2, 2010, latest Jul 23, 2026.

419 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2010 Q1 to 2026 Q3; peak 2014 Q2 (23).

Electrical System recalls for the 2010 Chevrolet Malibu

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Malibu model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

2010419 (31%)
2011327 (33%)
2012407 (45%)
2013378 (45%)
201489 (25%)
201571 (26%)
2016235 (28%)
2017174 (25%)
2018198 (28%)
201963 (33%)
202058 (29%)
202129 (33%)
202233 (34%)
202312 (17%)
202417 (44%)
20254 (36%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical complaints does the 2010 Chevrolet Malibu have?: NHTSA lists 419 Electrical System complaints for the 2010 Malibu, making up 31% of the 1,359 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2010 Malibu electrical system?: No related recall is listed in the data for the Electrical System on the 2010 Chevrolet Malibu.
Did the electrical problems cause fires?: Yes, NHTSA data shows 5 fires and 4 crashes associated with complaints in this area, along with 7 injuries reported for the model year overall.
At what mileage do electrical failures typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2010 Malibu is 85,250 miles.
How does 2010 compare to other Malibu years for electrical complaints?: The 2010 Malibu's 31% electrical complaint share is lower than 2012 and 2013, which each show a 45% share, but higher than years like 2023 at 17%.