How many 2018 Chevrolet Malibu owners reported electrical system problems?

NHTSA lists 198 Electrical System complaints for the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, which is 28% of the 697 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu electrical system?

No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to the Electrical System complaints for the 2018 Malibu.

At what mileage do 2018 Malibu electrical problems usually happen?

The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2018 Malibu is 46,483 miles, based on NHTSA complaint data.

Are electrical complaints worse on the 2018 Malibu than other years?

The 2018 Malibu's 28% share of complaints tied to the Electrical System is close to most other model years, which range from 17% to 45%, so 2018 is not an outlier.

What kind of electrical failures do owners describe most?

Owners most often describe sudden engine shut-off while driving, power window malfunctions, a battery sensor fault code, and dim headlights that dealers could not adjust.

2018 Chevrolet Malibu Electrical System Problems

Electrical System complaints account for 198 of 697 total complaints (28%) filed on the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, with a median mileage at failure of 46,483. NHTSA lists no related recalls for this area.

Electrical System complaints: 198; 28% of 697
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 2
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 46,484 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Owners report the auto-stop/start feature shutting the engine off completely in traffic, sometimes requiring a long wait before the car will restart.
Some describe a battery sensor module fault code (U01B0) triggering the check engine light shortly after purchase, with dealers unable to offer a fix.
Power windows are reported to stop responding correctly, especially when trying to set them to a specific height, across all four doors.
Drivers report sudden loss of acceleration accompanied by dashboard warning lights and gauges dropping to zero while underway.
Turn signal and brake light circuits are reported to short out intermittently, working for a period before failing again.
Owners describe headlights that stay dim even at maximum adjustment, with dealers unable to correct the beam level.

When 2018 Chevrolet Malibu electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 25, 2018, latest Jul 30, 2026.

198 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2018 Q1 to 2026 Q3; peak 2023 Q3 (24).

Electrical System recalls for the 2018 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 2018 Chevrolet Malibu owners reported electrical system problems?: NHTSA lists 198 Electrical System complaints for the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, which is 28% of the 697 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu electrical system?: No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to the Electrical System complaints for the 2018 Malibu.
At what mileage do 2018 Malibu electrical problems usually happen?: The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2018 Malibu is 46,483 miles, based on NHTSA complaint data.
Are electrical complaints worse on the 2018 Malibu than other years?: The 2018 Malibu's 28% share of complaints tied to the Electrical System is close to most other model years, which range from 17% to 45%, so 2018 is not an outlier.
What kind of electrical failures do owners describe most?: Owners most often describe sudden engine shut-off while driving, power window malfunctions, a battery sensor fault code, and dim headlights that dealers could not adjust.