There are no safety recalls for the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid, but owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA.
2017 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Electrical System | 11 | |
| Power Train | 5 | |
| Engine | 3 | |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | |
| Structure | 2 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | |
| Air Bags | 1 | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 | |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | 1 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Structure › Body — 2
- Exterior Lighting › Turn Signal — 1
- Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Lever and Linkage › Floor Shift — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 15,450 miles (median of owner reports).
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Recent 2017 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Unknown or Other · reported May 14, 2025
Hundreds of times since I purchased the car in July, 2017 I've had a "shift to park" problem. Here is what happens. I go to park my car. I put the car into park. I go to turn off the engine. The engine will not turn off. A sign on the screen says, "shift to park". Apparently as GM explains it, the car is not recognizing that the car is put into park and therefore will not turn off. This first started happening around 2019. The Chevy dealership said it wasn't a big deal and replaced the shifter control assembly. The problem went away for a few years and then popped up again around 2021. Since…
Power Train · reported May 9, 2025
The car completely lost power while being driven on a freeway in Sacramento, California. The car was towed to a Chevrolet dealer in Davis, California and they determined that the car lost power due to a faulty Auxiliary Battery Negative Cable Assembly (Part # 84085823). The Chevrolet dealer cannot find the part because GM has discontinued production of the part. Also, despite extensive internet searches for the part including after-market sites, E-Bay, Amazon, AC Delco, all major auto part supply chains, etcetera, the part has not been found. The car has been at the dealer's facility for ~ 6…
Electrical System · reported Sep 13, 2023
In 2019 I took my vehicle under warranty to the purchasing dealership to fix a "shift to park" reading after the vehicle is parked. It precludes turning off the car. Repeatedly restarting the car and shifting to park and/or jiggling the controller in park usually stopped the reading. The dealer replaced the control shifter, which fixed the problem for many years. This August, the problem started recurring and I have been attempting to make an appointment in the last week, but none of the local dealers say they can repair this for some time. Most cannot even diagnose the problem for a week or…
Electrical System · reported May 28, 2023
the secondary battery that sits in the trunk, above the back driver side tire had a short. the cable bunt out and my car reduced speed and it had me pull over. I did not know this is what had happened until i drove it again and i could no longer start it. the shift knob is locked and cant put it on drive or neutral. initializing wait to shift, theft deterrent system, transport mode on, stabilitrak, among other things popped up. Had that short sparked up into an actual fire, yes, my life could have been at risk as the car could have caught on fire. Due to it being a long weekend (memorial day…
Power Train · reported Aug 22, 2022
In order to turn off the vehicle, the vehicle must be in park. I have experienced several incidences where, despite being in park (shifter is moved all the way forward and the âPâ is red on the dash display), the vehicle will not turn off and states to shift to park to turn off. Sometimes I can just return the car to drive and then put it in to park again, but I have had several incidences where I was unable to turn off my vehicle after 10 or more tries to get it in to âparkâ.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid?
Owners report electrical system problems most often (11 reports), followed by power train (5). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 15,450 miles.
Are Chevrolet recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Chevrolet dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.