2010 Model Year

Chevrolet Malibu

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
1,354
Recalls
1
Crashes
41
Severe
90

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

12V460000 Sep 2012

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Steering
Nov 2026

My steering wheel is twitching & possibly failing due to the torque steering sensor & it is very unsafe to drive

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jul 2026

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that under previous vehicle ownership, the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Numb...

Steering
Feb 2026

In 2014 there was a recall issue on 2004 to 2009 Chevrolet malibus 2.4 l motors with the electric power steering assist motor. They were to be replace...

Electrical System
Jan 2026

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2010 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while reviewing O'Reilly diagnostic report, it was discovered t...

STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dec 2025

Power Steering Randomly Goes off taking the Traction Control with it. Terrible for the snow roads to have. Have to life the steering wheel slightly wh...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Dec 2025

The blinker level does not automatically shut off after the turn is preformed. It never has. Yes it can be inspected if asked. Because of this fault...

Air Bags
Oct 2025

I was driving down the highway when the passenger side curtain airbags deployed for no reason. Air bag deployment stunned the driver, but fortunately...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,WHEELS,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jul 2025

The car will drive but is unable to turn. It's like the steering wheel is locked.

STEERING,SUSPENSION,WHEELS
Jun 2025

Lug studs repeatedly snap at wheel no matter how installed.

STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 2025

I lost power steering while driving, making the wheel hard to turn. While the car is idle, the steering wheel shakes. Also “ESC” pops on on the dashbo...

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Data updated: March 4, 2026

Summary

The 2010 Chevrolet Malibu has 1354 complaints and 1 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Steering. 41 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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