2017 Chevrolet Malibu Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 314 engine-related complaints for the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu, 45% of all 702 complaints filed for that year. The median mileage at failure is 55,656 miles. No related recalls are listed for this engine issue.
- Engine complaints
- 314
- 45% of 702
- Crashes reported
- 4
- Fires reported
- 2
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Median mileage
- 55,656 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Engine stalls or loses power suddenly while driving, sometimes at intersections or highway speeds, with the check engine light staying on.
- Vehicle surges or the RPMs spike unexpectedly while stopped, requiring hard braking to prevent forward movement.
- Check engine light cycles on and off over an extended period, in one case tied to a diagnostic code related to the air filter system.
- Engine misfires, such as a reported cylinder 1 misfire, causing rough running and loss of power that dealers could not always diagnose.
- Engine turns off mid-drive, causing the steering to stiffen and the vehicle to drop into a low-power mode.
When 2017 Chevrolet Malibu engine complaints were filed
First complaint Jul 20, 2017, latest Aug 29, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2017 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 2017 Chevrolet Malibu?
- NHTSA has 314 engine-related complaints for the 2017 Malibu, which is 45% of the 702 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu engine?
- No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this engine complaint pattern.
- At what mileage do 2017 Malibu engine problems usually show up?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this issue is 55,656 miles.
- What are the most common engine complaints for the 2017 Malibu?
- Owners report stalling and sudden power loss while driving, unexpected RPM surges at stops, recurring check engine lights, and misfires.
- Are engine complaints worse in 2017 than other Malibu years?
- The 2017 Malibu's engine complaints make up 45% of that year's total, the same share as 2016, and lower than 2018's 49% share, based on NHTSA complaint data across model years.