2010 Chevrolet Malibu Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 222 engine complaints for the 2010 Chevrolet Malibu, 16% of all 1,361 complaints filed for the year. Owners describe stalling, sudden loss of power, and rough idling, with a median failure mileage of 70,200. No related engine recall is listed in NHTSA data.
- Engine complaints
- 222
- 16% of 1,361 complaints
- All complaints this year
- 1,361
- Crashes reported
- 4
- Fires reported
- 2
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Median mileage
- 70,200 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Vehicle stalls or loses power unexpectedly while driving at speeds above 25 mph, sometimes with difficulty steering or braking afterward.
- Engine surges to wide-open throttle when cruise control is engaged or disengaged, forcing drivers to brake to regain control.
- New vehicles with very low mileage exhibit strong vibration, rattling, or stalling shortly after starting.
- Check engine light illuminates along with sudden loss of acceleration, in one case traced to coolant leaking onto electrical wiring.
- Smoke or a noxious, electrical-type odor comes from the engine compartment, in one instance preceding a fire after a crash.
When 2010 Chevrolet Malibu engine complaints were filed
First complaint Feb 4, 2010, latest Jul 23, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2010 Chevrolet Malibu
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by Malibu model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are engine problems in the 2010 Chevrolet Malibu?
- NHTSA lists 222 engine complaints for the 2010 model year, accounting for 16% of the 1,361 total complaints filed for that year.
- Is there a recall for the 2010 Chevrolet Malibu engine?
- No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the engine component on this model year.
- At what mileage do 2010 Malibu engine problems typically appear?
- The median mileage at failure among reported engine complaints is 70,200 miles.
- What kind of engine failures do owners describe?
- Owners report stalling, sudden loss of power, rough vibration at startup, and unexpected surges in throttle, with some cases involving smoke or electrical odors.
- Were there any crashes or fires linked to engine complaints?
- NHTSA data tied to this engine complaint area shows 4 crashes, 2 fires, and 3 injuries reported for the 2010 Malibu.