2023 Chevrolet Malibu Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 18 engine-related complaints for the 2023 Chevrolet Malibu, 26% of the year's 69 total complaints. No related recall is on file, and the median mileage at failure is 69,000 miles.
- Engine complaints
- 18
- 26% of 69
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 69,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Owners report sudden power loss with a "Engine Power Reduced" message and illuminated check engine light while driving.
- Multiple complaints describe turbocharger underboost, logged as code P0299, causing hesitation and reduced acceleration.
- Some drivers report the engine jerks or shudders abnormally at highway speed with warning lights and dashboard messages appearing at once.
- Fuel system complaints describe surging, near stalling, and fuel pump codes (P023F) that led to the vehicle failing to start.
- One owner reported a missing turbocharger screw that came loose from under a metal plate on its own.
- Electrical complaints describe multiple faulty modules tied to engine power reduction and shuddering, with dealers replacing only some of the affected modules.
When 2023 Chevrolet Malibu engine complaints were filed
First complaint May 10, 2023, latest Aug 20, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2023 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 many engine complaints does the 2023 Chevrolet Malibu have?
- NHTSA lists 18 engine-related complaints for the 2023 Malibu, accounting for 26% of the 69 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2023 Chevrolet Malibu engine or turbocharger?
- No related recall is listed in the NHTSA data provided for the 2023 Malibu, though one owner complaint mentions a turbocharger recall applying to other model years.
- At what mileage do 2023 Malibu engine problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure for engine-area complaints is 69,000 miles.
- What kind of engine problems do 2023 Malibu owners report?
- Owners describe power loss with "Engine Power Reduced" warnings, turbocharger underboost codes, fuel pump failures, and shuddering tied to faulty electrical modules.