2017 Chevrolet Malibu Electrical System Problems
NHTSA lists 174 Electrical System complaints for the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu, 25% of its 702 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 51,000. No related recalls are listed for this component.
- Electrical System complaints
- 174
- 25% of 702
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 51,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Owners report sudden 'reduced engine power' warnings followed by stalling in traffic, sometimes described as happening multiple times a day.
- Some describe intermittent electrical faults affecting turn signals, power windows, and headlights all failing or behaving erratically at once.
- Owners report the shifter failing to fully engage into park, with a 'shift into park' message showing even when the shifter is already in that position.
- One owner reported the vehicle catching fire under the hood while parked, which damaged the passenger-side dashboard.
- Others describe a recurring check-engine light tied to what a dealer identified as a battery/sensor module issue that kept returning after resets.
- A trunk water leak was reported that let moisture reach the rear speakers, causing electrical malfunction in the audio system.
When 2017 Chevrolet Malibu electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Sep 14, 2017, latest Aug 29, 2026.
Electrical System recalls for the 2017 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.
Frequently asked questions
- How many electrical complaints does the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu have?
- NHTSA lists 174 Electrical System complaints for the 2017 Malibu, which is 25% of its 702 total complaints for the year.
- Is there a recall for the 2017 Malibu's electrical system?
- No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this component on the 2017 Malibu.
- At what mileage do these electrical problems usually occur?
- The median mileage at failure for electrical complaints on the 2017 Malibu is 51,000 miles.
- Are electrical problems common on the 2017 Malibu compared to other years?
- The 25% share for 2017 is lower than several earlier years, such as 2012 and 2013 at 45%, but similar to 2016 (28%) and 2018 (28%).
- Did any electrical complaints involve fires or crashes?
- NHTSA data shows one fire and zero crashes reported among the 174 Electrical System complaints for the 2017 Malibu.