CarRecallWatchThe 2012 Chevrolet Malibu has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 907 complaints with NHTSA, including 50 crashes, 13 fires, 35 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (291 reports).
2012 Chevrolet Malibu recalls
Seat Belt Cable May Break, Weakening Crash Protection
Certain front seat belts may have flexible steel cables at the outside of the driver and front passenger seats that can bend repeatedly when occupants sit down while entering the vehicle.
Most common 2012 Chevrolet Malibu problems
Problem areas named in the 907 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 291 |
| Exterior Lighting | 202 |
| Steering | 191 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 129 |
| Air Bags | 101 |
| Engine | 99 |
| Service Brakes | 66 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 52 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 51 |
| Unknown Or Other | 51 |
What owners report
See attached document for complaint.
Car has 161,848 miles and the seat frame broke on the drivers side of my 2012 Chevy Malibu. It had a slight tilt to the right. It was taken to the Chevrolet Dealership and they inspected and verified that the frame welding was broken. I have a video from the service tech showing the broken frame. I took a screen shot of the video and attached it to this incident repot. I would be happy to share the video but it won't allow me to share on this page. I asked the dealership if there was any recall because I find it hard to believe that a seat frame would just break. I have gone online and read that multiple people have had this issue however, Chevrolet has done nothing about it. A few peop
Electrical system problems that create unsafe driving conditions!! Vehicle has electrical glitches. Internal warning lights flicker on and off. Battery drains. Car randomly will not start. Multiple incidents. Car stalled on roadway without warning and would not crank. Luckily I was in a residential neighborhood with little to no traffic when this happened. I have had crank sensors replaced, fuel pump module replaced, fuses replaced and still problems occur. If this is a common issue with the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu, could you please issue a safety recall? Thank you
Rear defrost stopped working. Hasn't worked in years. I took it to GM, they had a print out of a kit that I had to purchase to repair. This stopped working back around 2016.
My airbag warning light and notification have came on and sometimes seat belt lights come on unexpectedly and will not go off I feel like this is a safety issue
2012 Chevrolet Malibu questions
Does the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu: Seat Belt Cable May Break, Weakening Crash Protection; Electrical System:Wiring; Electronic Stability Control (Esc); Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights; Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch; Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu?
Based on 907 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (291), Exterior Lighting (202), Steering (191).
How do I check if a recall on my 2012 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.