NHTSA lists 21 complaints for the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Classic, 2 of them mention a crash and 0 mention a fire. 1 complaints mention an injury, with 1 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as CHEVROLET MALIBU CLASSIC.
Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. No sales source is available for this record.
| System | Complaints | Share of this vehicle's complaints |
|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 11 | 52.4% |
| STEERING | 6 | 28.6% |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 4 | 19.0% |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 3 | 14.3% |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2 | 9.5% |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 | 9.5% |
| AIR BAGS | 1 | 4.8% |
| ENGINE | 1 | 4.8% |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | 4.8% |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 | 4.8% |
| System | Subsystem | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | IGNITION | 1 |
| VISIBILITY | POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 1 |
One complaint can name several systems, so shares can add to more than 100 percent.
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11 manufacturer communications.
| System | Count |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 3 |
| STRUCTURE | 2 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 |
| VISIBILITY | 2 |
| AIR BAGS | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 1 |
Date: 2013-11-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE, VISIBILITY.
GENERAL MOTORS: THE WINDOWS, FRONT AND REAR, WOULD BIND, POOR FIT, MISALIGNMENT, MAKES RATTLE OR SQUEAKING NOISES, MOVES SLOWLY AND IS INOPERATIVE. MODEL 2008-2014 VEHICLES AND TRUCKS. *PE
Date: 2012-04-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
GM: ON SOME TRUCK MODELS THERE IS SOME FRAME CORROSION. *RM UPDATED ON 5/2/2012. *KB
Date: 2011-12-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: AIR BAGS.
GENERAL MOTORS: DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION FOR INTERMITTENT RESTRAINTS, AIR BAG (SIR) INDICATOR/LAMP ON WITH DTC(S) B0012, B0013, B0016, B0016, B0019, B0020, B0022, B0023, B0026, B0033, B0040, B0042 OR B0044 SET. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY A LOOSE, MISSING, OR BROKEN CONNECTOR POSITION ASSURANCE (CPA) RETAIN
Date: 2011-10-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SEAT BELTS.
GM: SERVICE BULLETIN EXPLAINING WHEN THE SAFETY BELTS ARE SUPPOSED TO LOCK. *RM UPDATED 12/6/11. *PE
Date: 2011-06-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL.
ADJUSTABLE PEDALS WILL NOT ADJUST INOPERATIVE. *NJ UPDATED 3/13/09. *PE UPDATED 8/1/11. *PE
Date: 2010-10-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, POWER TRAIN, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL.
CHEVROLET/PONTIAC/SATURN: INTERMITTENTLY BRAKE LIGHTS (STOP LAMPS) DO NOT FUNCTION CORRECTLY, EXTENDED TRAVEL TO SHIFT OUT OF PARK, CRUISE CONTROL INOPERATIVE, DTCS C0161/C0277 SET (PERFORM REPAIR AS OUTLINED). *PE UPDATED 5/11/11. *PE
Date: 2009-08-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STEERING.
CHEVROLET/PONTIAC/SATURN: STEERING COLUMN TILT WHEEL RELEASE LEVER INOPERATIVE/BROKEN (REPLACE TILT WHEEL RELEASE LEVER KIT AND/OR RELEASE LEVER RETAINER (TILT TEETH)). *PE
Date: 2009-04-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER.
SATURN/PONTIAC/CHEVROLET: THE FUEL GAUGE DOES NOT RISE ABOVE THE 3/4 MARK AFTER A FILL UP OR THE FUEL GAUGE APPEARS STUCK. AN ILLUMINATION OF THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. ON RARE OCCASIONS, THE FUEL GAUGE DOES NOT READ THE CORRECT LEVEL WHICH MAY RESULT IN A NO START CONDITION DUE TO A LOW FUEL LEVEL.
Date: 2008-12-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.
CHEVROLET: UNABLE TO RELEARN THE BRAKE PEDAL POSITION (BPP) SENSOR. *PE
Date: 2008-07-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.
GMC: UNABLE TO RELEARN THE BRAKE PEDAL POSITION (BPP) SENSOR. HAVE DIFFICULTY PERFORMING THE BRAKE PEDAL POSITION (BPP) RELEARN. MODELS CHEVROLETS, PONTIACS AND SATURNS. *PE
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| NHTSA model label | Complaints |
|---|---|
| MALIBU CLASSIC | 21 |
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