CarRecallWatchThe 2010 Chevrolet Malibu has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 1,363 complaints with NHTSA, including 41 crashes, 14 fires, 47 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Steering (455 reports).
2010 Chevrolet Malibu recalls
Driver Airbag Inflator May Explode, Causing Injury
The driver-side frontal airbag inflator in certain vehicles may be overpressurized.
Most common 2010 Chevrolet Malibu problems
Problem areas named in the 1,363 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Steering | 455 |
| Electrical System | 295 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 227 |
| Exterior Lighting | 195 |
| Service Brakes | 184 |
| Air Bags | 146 |
| Power Train | 134 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 116 |
| Engine | 115 |
| Unknown Or Other | 64 |
What owners report
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2010 Chevrolet Malibu. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was listed as 170,225. During a service appointment for the check engine warning light illumination, the vehicle history report revealed that the mileage was 210,000.
ESC light is on and steering started to be hard to steer . My vehicle is available for inspection upon request. Safety for myself and others was a very risky.. vehicle was inspected by dealership, but was told that vehicle could not be scanned.
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Malibu. After starting the vehicle with the transmission in park(P), the gear shift indicator indicated that the transmission was in drive(D). The transmission was shifted into drive(D), and the vehicle jerked and the engine revved loudly, but the vehicle failed to move. The TPMS and check engine warning lights were illuminated. Additionally, the gear shifter was loose while shifting, and the vehicle rolled forward while parked. The contact shifted the gear shifter back and forth and then shifted into park(P) before the proper gear was recognized. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V460000 (Power Train); however, the VIN was not
They do not have brake lights. I was behind them for probably 3-5 miles, their blinkers and other lights seemed to work because they were just the plain lights cars have. They are also a red chevy.
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that after driving for 5 miles, the vehicle went into LIMP Mode, with the message "Service Traction" displayed. The contact stated that the vehicle operated as intended after cooling down; however, the failure recurred after driving 5 miles. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with high resistance in the BCM harness. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V252000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC); which was previously performed on the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed that
2010 Chevrolet Malibu questions
Does the 2010 Chevrolet Malibu have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2010 Chevrolet Malibu: Driver Airbag Inflator May Explode, Causing Injury; Electrical System:Wiring; Electronic Stability Control (Esc); Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights; Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch; Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control; Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Gear Position Indication (Prndl). Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Chevrolet Malibu?
Based on 1,363 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Steering (455), Electrical System (295), Electronic Stability Control (Esc) (227).
How do I check if a recall on my 2010 Chevrolet Malibu has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.