Complaint records

2021 Chevrolet Malibu Complaints

77 consumer-submitted complaints on record for the 2021 Chevrolet Malibu, grouped by component category.

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77 Total complaints
0 Crash reports
1 Fire reports
1 Injury reports
Quick answer: The 2021 Chevrolet Malibu has 77 consumer-submitted complaints in our database. The most common complaint categories are power train, unknown or other, electrical system. Enriched records show 0 crash reports, 1 fire report, and 1 injury report.
Complaint data reflects consumer-submitted reports. A complaint is not proof of a defect, recall, or manufacturer fault. Enriched severity fields come from official bulk records when the complaint can be matched by ODI number.

Buyer interpretation

How to use these complaints before buying

Complaint records are most useful when they turn into inspection points, seller questions, and comparison checks against nearby model years.

Complaint volume

77 consumer-submitted complaints are matched to this model year. Treat the count as a research signal, then read the actual summaries for repeated symptoms.

Pattern to inspect

The most common categories are power train, unknown or other, electrical system. Use those categories as a test-drive checklist instead of judging the vehicle from the total count alone.

Severity flags

Enriched records include 0 crash reports, 1 fire report, 1 injury report, and 0 fatality reports. These fields come from complaint records and should be read in context.

Mileage clue

Mileage is available on 15 complaints, with an average reported failure mileage of 49,738 miles. Compare that with the mileage on the listing.

Questions to ask the seller

  • Have you had any problems related to power train, unknown or other, electrical system?
  • Can I see recent maintenance and repair records?
  • Has the vehicle ever been towed, involved in a crash, or repaired for the same issue twice?
  • Can we also check the recall record for this 2021 Chevrolet Malibu?
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How severe are the 2021 Chevrolet Malibu complaints?

Enriched complaint indicators from official bulk records.

0 Crash
1 Fire
1 Injury
0 Fatality
1 Towed
0 Medical attention

Mileage at failure is available on 15 complaints ; average reported mileage is 49,738 miles.

Most common incident states: FL (4), TX (2), CA (1), LA (1), MD (1), MI (1), NE (1), OH (1).

What are the most common 2021 Chevrolet Malibu complaint categories?

77 total complaints on record

Latest complaints

Showing 76-77 of 77 complaints.

Date Component Summary Severity Mileage
Apr 2021 SEATS IN THE CASE OF A HARD BRAKE WHILE IN MOTION, THE VEHICLES SEATS BOTH FRONT AND REAR UN-LATCH AND BECOME FREE IN MOTION. THE FRONT SEATS UN-LATCH FROM THE BASE, MOVING THE SEAT FORWARD AND THE REAR SEATS UN-LATCH AND FALL FORWARD OPENING THE TRUNK FROM THE INSIDE.
Incident: Jan 2021 		Crash: No Fire: No Injuries: 1 8,000
Apr 2021 STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER DRIVING THROUGH A SANDSTORM AT 45MPH( SLOW LANE AND SPEED SURE TO VISIBILITY) ON INTERSTATE 10 FROM RANCHO MIRAGE TO DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, THE VEHICLE WINDSHIELD CRACKED NEARLY A FOOT. I WAS CHARGED $400 BY ENTERPRISE RENTALS SINCE THIS WAS A RENTAL VEHICLE. A SMALL CHIP COULD BE SEEN, SIZE OF A BALL POINT PEN TIP, AT BEGINNING OF CRACK. ENTERPRISE HAS THE PHOTOS AND THIS WAS REPAIRED BY CALIBER AUTO GLASS IN TUSTIN, CA. RENTAL VEHICLE UNIT # 7T1DM2. 2021 CHEVY MALIBU WITH 5,360 MILES ON ODOMETER AT THE TIME. I FEEL THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD, A DEFECT IN THIS WINDSHIELD AND SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED FOR PUBLIC SAFETY. ENTERPRISE RENT A CAR 32UA 78385 VARNER RD. SUITE D PALM DESERT, CA 92211
Incident: Mar 2021 		Crash: No Fire: No 5,300

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