2012 Chevrolet Malibu Body Problems
- 12
- 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 12 stored complaint records:
- 6 indicate a crash
- 3 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- door open · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags · Body
I was in a traffic accident and was bit on the driver side. The impact pushed in the doors and the side curtain airbags did not deploy. I was traveling approx 30 mph and the car ran a stop sign on a city street.
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11209217
Body · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
Takata recall it constantly shakes and my car is constantly pulling and random codes pop up all the time . Not to mention it's a 2012 and it's rusting majorly. I am driving when my car seems to be missing a beat it wants to jerk on me like it wants to stop running. I was on a city street it happens a lot .
ODI 11235218
Body · Unknown Or Other
Not a safety issue. I'm trying to find out where to file complaints about manufacturing issues to start a recall. My malibu didn't start one after work towed it to mechanic. He said it didn't have oil pressure. He opened up the engine and found pieces of o rings/rtv sealant blocking flow and busted rods, lifters, and loose bearings obviously. I have never had any one open that engine. I feel this is a manufacturing…
ODI 11174798
Body
Drivers door will not open from either inside or outside of vehicle
ODI 11149970
Body
The passenger door of my vehicle will not open. The automatic lock appears to be working but i cannot open the door. This also happened to the drivers side door a few times but thankfully i was able to use the actual key from the outside to open it. I have read reviews where this is common in this vehicle. This is an extreme safety hazard and i cannot even get the door fixed because it won't open. Please consider…
ODI 11099291
Body · Unknown Or Other · Visibility/Wiper
Parked in an intersection old hwy us 301 ocala florida wheels turned left which was dark and poorly lit by the city. No orange lights onto a major thin 2 lane intersection. The vehicle was braked during the left turn south position. The front hood in the middle of north bound lane front bumper and plate were in the highway dividing line. Up to the rear driverside passenger door at the joint of the side street and…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11030670
Body
Passenger door won't open. Door lock goes up und down manually and with power lock button or fob, door won't open. Many reports online of this issue. Definite safety issue in the event of an accident.
ODI 10956948
Air Bags · Body · Seat Belts
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. While driving at approximately 40 mph, another vehicle crashed into the front of the contact's vehicle. As a result, the air bags failed and the seat belts did not restrain the front driver and the front passenger. The contact and passenger sustained minor injuries, which required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10726673
Body · Visibility/Wiper · Wheels
The vehicle was being driven at the speed limit when the tire popped. The impact was as much as a front end collision; the windshield cracked along with the passenger side of the bumper and the wheel was bent. A mechanic said that because the seat belts locked the impact was great enough where the airbags should have gone off, but they did not.
Crash reported
ODI 10725743
Body · Electrical System
Driving on the [xxx] . A large piece of debris from a suspected truck flew and damaged my vehicle. The truck did not stop so i'm not sure if it actually came from it. The insurance company denied the claim because the debris would be considered collision not comprehension (i am covered for comprehension). Now i am stuck with fees that i am not even liable for. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10711978
Air Bags · Body · Engine · Service Brakes
My car was involved in an accident where my friend applied the brakes and was forced into hydroplaning into a barrier, another vehicle and a person. My airbags did not deploy as the sensor was not hit nor did the onstar become alerted that the vehicle had been in an accident. After fighting with insurance companies, my car was totaled then declared not totaled, and repaired. I received the notice of a recall much…
Crash reported
ODI 10622589
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the windows and the dashboard became frozen on the inside of the vehicle. The dealer stated the contact allowed excessive water moisture to get into the vehicle which caused the windows and dashboard to freeze. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 7,176. The current mileage was…
ODI 10557142