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.
Air Bags · Electrical System
Was operating the vehicle on the interstate when i was forced to brake and hit the horn to avoid a collision. The "service airbag" light came on and stayed on. I found that by hitting the steering wheel it would go out and reset. Every time i use my horn causes the "service airbag" light to come on. Sometimes it goes out again on its own. Unsure if the airbag would deploy while the light is on. *tr
ODI 10584737
Electrical System · Visibility/Wiper
Car was parked with rear defogger and heat running, loud explosion cracking noise and the rear windshield had exploded into spiderwebs. Got out of the car to inspect the damage -- other people parked saw the incident and no one saw anything hit the windshield ( parked at school dropping off kids ). Nothing was found that indicated the window had been struck in any way. The rear window defroster was warm to the touch…
ODI 10555285
Electrical System · Service Brakes
My engine light came on, so i shut the car down and restarted, engine light went off, however when i pulled out of parking space, i noticed a grinding sound coming from the front of my car, then my breaks starting squeaking really bad. Now i constantly hear that sound when starting my car in early mornings, the squeaking is constant. Also my radio and defrost goes in and out, my radio shuts down by itself and then…
ODI 10592655
Electrical System
While driving at 25 mph on main street in florida,ny the car suddenly stalled & the electrical system shorted out. *tr
ODI 10546056
Electrical System
I have a 2012 chevy malibu that does not start after sitting for five minutes. No power at all in vehicle. Just as soon as i put on jumper cables on, it will start with no problems. I had batt and alt tested. There is nothing wrong with those parts. What is wrong with this car. I don't need to be stuck somewhere with my (special needs)children!!!!!!!!!!! *tr
ODI 10543694
Electrical System · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Vehicle has the check engine light come on and reduced power kicks in with no warning. Vehicle has been driven at speed on highways when this happens and automatically slows to 40 mph. Vehicle has been taken to the dealership and repairs made the first 2 times, vehicle has been taken back 3 more times for the same issue, no codes showing in the computer. Issue also reported that if at a stop, vehicle has no response…
ODI 10562437
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
My car had had the heads replaced in the first motor it came with then the whole motor replaced before 100k miles now the new motor doesnt barely have 100k miles on it and they are telling me my cylinder 6 isnt holding compression so i'll need another motor eventually! My transmission is leaking , its had a whole new air conditioning unit installed when my motor was replaced because it went out. The speakers on my…
ODI 11144108
Air Bags · Electrical System · Engine · Exterior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start and the air bag and check engine warning indicators illuminated. The contact stated that the failures occurred on different occasions. The vehicle was taken to cox chevrolet ([redacted] w, bradenton, fl 34207, [redacted]), but the cause of the failures could not be determined. The contact stated that the dealer made…
ODI 11144976
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
Since i purchased my car in the later part of 2012 (used with 40000mi) i have had several incidents starting with the radio, when i turned on the rear defrost the radio would go to complete static on all stations. While traveling approx. 30mph the service engine light would come on then after stopping the car and restarting the light would go off as well as minimal turning to the right the service esc light would…
ODI 10587697
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
Takata recall. While on the highway going 60 mph i lost all power to my vehicle almost causing a few accidents. I pulled the car over and had it towed to a shop. They had to push the car into the shop due to it not starting. After throughly looking and checking everything the dianosic test did not revel anything. The mechanic then banged on the rear fuse panel (trunk) the car then started. The panal is shuting my…
ODI 10928449
Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl- the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the air pressure sensor illuminated multiple times intermittently. The authorized dealer reset the code and the failure recurred. The contact had difficulty activating the cruise control and had to make multiple attempts to get it to work. Also, the battery had drained intermittently and the window wipers had to be replaced. The manufacturer was…
ODI 10596590
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Steering
Vehicle (2012 malibu) was purchased april 2012 - starting july 2012 vehicle would stall going down the road, with loss of engine, power assist steering and power assist brakes. Dealer replaced numerous modules, but it occurred again in sept 2012 (3 times) then again in january 2013. Two body control modules have been replaced, engine control modules, two power steering modules, onstar module, transmission control…
ODI 10495304
Electrical System · Engine
Driving into town, alerted by pedestrian that my car was on fire underneath. Everything failed, while i tried to pull off the roadway. Had to kick out the window to get out. When i barely got out, the entire car was in full blaze. *tr
Fire reported
ODI 10671834
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Visibility/Wiper
While driving on a state highway, i had a number of functions stop working. The problem could come and go for a week before it happened on all ignition cycles. Note, the problem could even come and go on 1 ignition cycle. The following stopped working: windshield wipers, heated seats, power windows/sunroof, power doors, power mirrors, blue tooth interface, dome lights and mirror / compass. Dealer has replaced body…
ODI 10494367
Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
A brand new vehicle with 64 miles. While driving on a rural road, the electronic stability control failure light came on and then the accelerator stopped working. After i turned the engine off, it would not come back on. This certainly could have been a safety issue had i lost control on a more traveled street. Coincidentally, the only other complaint listed on nhtsa for this vehicle is for the exact same issue. *tr
ODI 10449368