2012 Chevrolet Malibu drivetrain & axles problems
49 complaints about drivetrain & axles have been filed for the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu, which is 3% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 49 3% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 75,000 miles 36 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 10 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 10 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 36 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 74,000 miles, and 44% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the drivetrain & axles complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
This car suddenly lost power as it began to slow down on a busy street, and then would not drive. The car continued to run, but would not go forward, even after gas pedal was pushed to the floor. It, in fact, started coasting backwards when it was on a slight incline. No indicator light came on. It happened suddenly, and without warning. Service dpt. At dealership can find nothing wrong. We feel that this brand new car has a faulty computer system and is very dangerous to drive.
My car won't go when stepping on the gas peddle in drive. When I stop at the light or to brake the car won't go when pushing the gas peddle in drive it doesn't do anything. I had to have the car towed 2x due to this issue. I only have 67k miles on this car. I've been told it's the transmission problem and need a new one. This should not be happening with the car. This is danegerous and unable to drive at this point. The dealer won't do anything about it.
Other problems reported for the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu
- Electrical system 291 complaints
- Lighting 202 complaints
- Steering 191 complaints
- Stability control 129 complaints
- Engine 103 complaints
- Air bags 101 complaints
- Brakes 75 complaints
- Fuel system 56 complaints