2012 Chevrolet Malibu Transmission & Powertrain Problems
NHTSA lists 49 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu, about 5% of its 906 total complaints for the year. Owners typically reported hard or delayed shifts and loss of power around a median 74,500 miles. No related recalls are listed for this issue.
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints
- 49
- 5% of 906 complaints
- All complaints this year
- 906
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 74,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical transmission symptoms owners report
- Owners report hard shifting between 1st, 2nd, and 3rd gears, especially when accelerating or decelerating.
- Some describe sudden loss of power or stalling while driving, with the car unable to move forward or even coasting backward on an incline.
- Several complaints mention erratic throttle response paired with inconsistent or delayed transmission shifts.
- Multiple owners had the transmission rebuilt or replaced, with some reporting the problem returned after repair.
- A few describe hesitation or slipping when trying to accelerate from low speeds, with RPMs flaring during downshifts.
When 2012 Chevrolet Malibu transmission complaints were filed
First complaint Dec 5, 2011, latest Apr 24, 2025.
Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Malibu model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many transmission complaints does the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu have?
- NHTSA lists 49 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2012 Malibu, which is 5% of the 906 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a transmission recall for the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu?
- No. The data shows no related recalls tied to the Transmission & Powertrain complaints for this model year.
- At what mileage do 2012 Malibu transmission problems usually show up?
- The median mileage at failure among reported cases is 74,500 miles.
- What transmission symptoms do 2012 Malibu owners report?
- Owners describe hard or delayed gear shifts, sudden loss of power, stalling, and erratic throttle response, with some vehicles needing transmission replacement or rebuild.