2018 Chevrolet Malibu driver assistance & safety tech problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Jun 8, 2026NJDriver Assistance & Safety TechTransmission & Drivetrain

   The shift to park is a problem it killed my battery because the car stays on and when I was driving the car turned off in the middle of turning causing someone to almost hit me this is the 3rd time that happened to me but the shift to park has been a problem since I got this car and Chevy does nothing about it

   NHTSA complaint #11742798 · source
2. Filed Apr 20, 2026130,000 miGATowedDriver Assistance & Safety TechFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, a fuel odor was detected, and the vehicle failed to accelerate above 30 MPH. The check engine warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the rearview camera intermittently failed to display while reversing, and the vehicle made an abnormal clicking sound. Upon inspection, the contact discovered a fuel leak beneath the engine. The vehicle was towed to the residence,…

   NHTSA complaint #11732427 · source
3. Filed Oct 14, 2025GADriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical System

   The backup camera for this vehicle is starting to fail and the view is blurry. Additionally, it seems that this also is affecting the rear traffic alert as I almost crashed into someone at a parking lot when trying to back out of a space. I will soon have no rear camera or cross traffic alerts.

   NHTSA complaint #11693251 · source
4. Filed Jul 2, 2025OHBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   [XXX] , hard brake vacuum pump something’s wrong car won’t push down break INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

   NHTSA complaint #11670757 · source
5. Filed May 1, 2025ORBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety TechEngine

   loud knocking or banging noises, the check engine light turning on and/or other driving performance issues, such as reduced propulsion cranksaft

   NHTSA complaint #11658307 · source
6. Filed Dec 12, 2024101,000 miMIDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical SystemEngine

   The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while coming to a complete stop, the engine auto Start/Stop system engaged, causing the engine to shut off; however, the electrical system then became inoperable. The contact stated that upon depressing the accelerator pedal to resume driving, the vehicle failed to respond as needed. Additionally, the contact stated that while coming to a stop, the vehicle failed to stop immediately and rolled to a stop. The…

   NHTSA complaint #11630289 · source
7. Filed Jul 12, 2024INDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical System

   This car has the shift to park issue that was under a recall for 2016 to 2019 chevy malibu. However gm refuses to put my vin in the system so this issue can be repaired. This is a 2018 malibu which should have been on that recall list.

   NHTSA complaint #11601502 · source
8. Filed Jan 26, 2024NYDriver Assistance & Safety TechOther / Unknown

   I put the car in park and got a message shift to park. I then wasn’t able to shut my car off. The car is only 6 years old! This should not be happening!!!

   NHTSA complaint #11568116 · source
9. Filed Jul 29, 2023NJDriver Assistance & Safety TechVisibility & Wipers

   Back up camera display screen on the dashboard repeatedly fails to display a visual view of the vehicle when the vehicle is placed in reverse. The dashboard display screen only shows a solid blue image 90% of the time. (Image attached)

   NHTSA complaint #11535192 · source
10. Filed Jul 25, 2023ARCrash1 injuredTowedDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

    On July 7, 2023, my Aunt was in a car accident that caused severe injuries to her body, face, and head. Her car is totaled. She believes the car's Lane Keep or Lane Departure systems are the cause of the accident. She has asked me to assist with reporting the accident and wants an investigation done. She received an "Lane Departure" warning about 3 days prior to the accident and again on the morning of the accident when she started the vehicle. She is unsure what the exact…

    NHTSA complaint #11534431 · source
11. Filed Jan 16, 2023TXBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

    While picking my kids up from school my car suddenly lost braking ability and I heard a weird noise under the hood. Like it needed an oil change. Tension from the brakes and couldn’t stop when tried. Definitely gained anxiety from this event. I did get the part replaced however I’m concerned for the engine and any possible damage that may have been caused. I still have the original part to the vehicle as well.

    NHTSA complaint #11502000 · source
12. Filed Sep 20, 2021FLDriver Assistance & Safety TechSteering

    The steering wheel is jerking when in the position to turn, and waiting at a light. The STOP ENGINE Feature seems to make the jerk motion and also sends an ALERT MESSAGE which is a quick flash STATING "Steering Assist is REDUCED- Drive with Care". According to a SERVICE BULLETIN Provided by GM BULLETIN #19-NA-182 AUGUST 2019. This is a problem that needs to be corrected, for the safety of my family and others in the vehicle and on the road. Technicians must replace or…

    NHTSA complaint #11433580 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology