2012 Chevrolet Malibu Electrical System Problems
- 190
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 190 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 3 indicate fire
What owners report
- power steering · 13 records
- fuel pump · 11 records
- keep going · 10 records
- steering wheel · 10 records
- passenger side · 8 records
- several times · 8 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 55 |
| 100–150k mi | 38 |
| 30–60k mi | 31 |
| 1–30k mi | 21 |
| 150–400k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
I was driving 55 mph on highway and power steering went out steering wheel stiffing up and i almost went in the lane next to me./ second time i just made it to work tr=urn the steering wheel to park and it went out again./rear defrost don't work changed fuse and still wont work
ODI 11173509
Air Bags · Electrical System · Power Train
Takata recall i purchased a 2012 chevy malibu 2 years ago for my graduating senior and this car has practically been a nightmare since the day we purchased it. The current mileage is 43,000 and there has been so many problems with this car. The car previously shut down while riding on the highway, our mechanic stated the car has electrical issues. Okay, so he tampered with a few wires, and the car started right up.…
ODI 11058616
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
This is my second incident report for the same vehicle. While driving on the highway the vehicle suddenly lost all mobility. No warning at all just stopped running. Fortunatly i was not at a very high rate of speed but was getting ready to make a turn off the highway. No indication that anything was wrong at all. My concern is why does someone need to get hurt or killed before this prolem is addressed? Having taken…
ODI 11058388
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
Vehicle was in motion at about 60 mph on a highway and the rpms dropped drastically, the anti skid indicator light came on, the vehicle lost power temporarilly. I pulled over and slowed down and the car returned to normal. Same evening vehicle was in motion about 55 mph on a highway when there was a loss of power, steering got sluggish,all indicatorlights on dash blinked on and off engine light came on and stayed…
ODI 11057219
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
My car can run for a certain amount of time and the battery will die randomly. My headlight constantly cut off and interior my hot an cold level stay down on a reglar day. The ac blows out cold air when on heat or it will just blow air. My car will just stifen up and not drive after restarting the battery.
ODI 11142387
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control
Randomly doesn't what to start been to shop several times mechanic goes to fuse box and mess with wiring and starts up i go through this problem several times for months now. Tired not having a car to get to work mechanic can't figure out why it dong this need recall on it several complaints i read about already same as me. Also one time act like was going to stop downtown in traffic pull off side road call ed…
ODI 11051539
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Steering
My headlights keep going out, my car will not align and the electrical plug will not work
ODI 11045381
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
The low beam and running lights on driver's side keep going out the wiring harness and bulb has been changed 5 times now and still goes out ever other week . And to top it off this car has the most rediculous way to get at the headlights. So time consuming
ODI 11084714
Electrical System
While driving my 2012 chevy malibu on a highway, the car suddenly turned off in motion. I then looked to the rear of the car while trying to maneuver the car to the side of the road and noticed the entire rear of the car engulfed in flames. When the car came to a stop i was able to jump out and run for some aid. I was able to put the fire out with a fire extinguisher before the the police and fire departments…
Fire reported
ODI 11044275
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. While driving 45 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that the vehicle was able to restart after several attempts. The contact stated that the failure occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (champion chevrolet chrysler dodge jeep ram, [redacted], athens, al 35611), but diagnostic testing was unable to locate a failure…
ODI 11100368
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
Headlights keep going out after being changed multiple times
ODI 11256251
Electrical System · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. When the engine was started, the steering wheel failed to turn left or right. The power steering, esc, and traction warning indicators illuminated. The contact turned the vehicle off, restarted the engine, and the vehicle returned to normal. The dealer (southern chevrolet cadillac, [redacted], alexandria, la 71303) was contacted and confirmed that the vin was not…
ODI 11024839
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting
The headlights have continuously shorted out. I have changed the headlights 3 times in a 3 week span and they keep going out. I have replaced fuses as well. The traction on the car is constantly slowing down. The esc light comes on. The car slows down on all streets and it has done so on the highway.
ODI 11022627
Electrical System · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
Takata recall for a chevrolet chevy malibu 2012, you cant tell how fast your going the head light electrical fuse needs replacement, driver pedals need to be replaced also.
ODI 11045613
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
When driving or sitting at idle not moving service esc and traction control flashes on dash. Which is causing check engine light to stay on causing misfire on cylinder #1 and then random misfire. The car hasn't been able to be inspected in 2 years have had at 3 chevrolet dealerships and all can't figure out issue . The 1st dealership said we have no idea what's wrong with the car. The second dealership said the car…
ODI 11191529
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Power Train
After owning the car only 3 weeks, the circuit board blew a wire connector causing my fuel pump to go out after the dealership just had these exact parts replaced himself at time of purchase. The car has lost power, has issues with blinker sticking or relay. The car drains rapidly when a.c. Is turned on. Radio sometimes shuts off sound. The vehicle has cost me over 3000 within my 3 months of ownership has only…
ODI 11019476
Electrical System
I have only had my car for 2 years.. No issues. Well maintained..recently my a/c stopped working. I was using it, turned it off , turned my car off for approximately 5 minutes started my car and the a/c would not work. Did not blow any air..it's not even lighting up when selecting different settings. It's as if the a/c control panel does not work. I have read many others complaints similar to mine, and i do not…
ODI 11015297
Electrical System
Car would not start just cranked. Had car looked at said it was my fuel pump. So i had it changed. Well the next day same thing. So i seen that the fuel pump relay was in truck replaced that as well. Well then two days later car did the same thing. Went to fuse box in trunk and opened the fuse box touched the fuel pump relay and my car started right up. I continue to do this on a daily and its also stalled at a red…
ODI 11016315
Electrical System · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. After driving various speeds and depressing the brake pedal, the entire instrument panel illuminated and flashed intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contacted called an unknown dealer who stated that the bcm brake sensor module would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that…
ODI 11004034
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
Car starts and after 2 seconds turns back off. Car will start again and drive fine for hours and then it will happen again. Problem is intermittent but no one can figure out the problem and diagnostic won't read the problem. No check engine light.
ODI 11010440
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle was not operable. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic were it was diagnosed that the wiring harness and fuel pump were defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the vehicle was still not operable. The vehicle was re-inspected by the independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuse box…
ODI 11072915
Electrical System
Blower motor pulled so much amperage from engine/battery that it melted the wiring harness and blew the blower motor resistor. Was driving the vehicle, and had the air conditioning on. When accelerating, the blower cut off and i could only feel the air slightly coming from the ac vent. Had it diagnosed at my mechanic and he indicated that he'd seen this many times in chevys and that there had to be some defect in…
ODI 11006092
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. While driving various speeds above 40 mph, the instrument panel lighting failed to remain illuminated as the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was towed to lasorsa chevrolet buick dealer where it was diagnosed with an oil pressure valve malfunction. The dealer was also informed that the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was repaired for the oil pressure…
ODI 10994467
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
Car will start and then start shaking and making noises then dies off. Break and accelaretor locks after that
ODI 11048190
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Driving and both low and high beams go out at night. Days later it came back on, then a day later went out again.replaced lights bulbs and a week later it goes out again! This is dangerous and clearly a safety issue! I almost crash the first time they went out on the freeway.
ODI 10985621