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2018 Chevrolet Malibu drivetrain & axles problems

161 complaints about drivetrain & axles have been filed for the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, which is 13% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.

At a glance

Complaints
161 13% of this year's complaints
Typical mileage
43,000 miles 75 complaints with mileage
Crashes and fires
3 and 0
Injuries and deaths
1 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

When drivetrain & axles problems show up

Drivetrain & axles complaints by mileage, 2018 Chevrolet Malibu Complaints by odometer reading in 20,000-mile steps. The median is about 43,000 miles. 0k to 20k miles: 13 complaints 20k to 40k miles: 19 complaints 40k to 60k miles: 25 complaints 60k to 80k miles: 10 complaints 80k to 100k miles: 2 complaints 100k to 120k miles: 2 complaints 120k to 140k miles: 1 complaints 140k to 160k miles: 1 complaints 160k to 180k miles: 1 complaints 180k to 200k miles: 1 complaints 200k+ miles: 0 complaints 040k80k120k160k200k miles Typical: 43,000 miles
Based on 75 complaints that include mileage. 76% were reported before 60,000 miles. The amber marker shows the median: half of these complaints happened before that mileage.
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MileageComplaints
0k to 20k miles13
20k to 40k miles19
40k to 60k miles25
60k to 80k miles10
80k to 100k miles2
100k to 120k miles2
120k to 140k miles1
140k to 160k miles1
160k to 180k miles1
180k to 200k miles1
200k+ miles0

What the data shows

Of the 75 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 43,000 miles, and 76% were reported before 60,000 miles.

These complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 injury.

What owners wrote

The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated and flashing. While in the park position, the shift to park message was displayed. The vehicle was slow to move. While adding fuel to the tank, the fuel would bubble at the top and stop. While driving approximately 35 mph, a 2018 GMC Terrain crashed into the front end of the vehicle. The driver sustained injuries to her hip, soft tissue, lower back, whiplash, and neck and medical attention was provided.

Reported at 20,000 miles, January 2022 CrashInjury

The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to accelerate, the "Reduced Engine Power," message was displayed before the vehicle lost motive power. The contact was able to pull to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle was able to be restarted. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired.

Reported at 48,000 miles, May 2024

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