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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1G1ZB5E02CF••••••2012 Chevrolet MALIBU
This build draws 3.1× more complaints than the average 2012 Chevrolet MALIBU build (20 vs 6).
20on this build
816on the model
127builds in total
1involved a crash
1injuries
Most reportedEngine 5Electrical System 5Seat Belts 3Air Bags 3
What owners of this build wrote
StructurecrashSep 2017
Parked in an intersection old hwy us 301 ocala florida wheels turned left which was dark and poorly lit by the city. No orange lights onto a major thin 2 lane intersection. The vehicle was braked during the left turn south position. The front hood in the middle of north bound…
Seat BeltsJul 2023
Driver safety belt lap anchor cable has broke and recall 15031 was already done not fixing the problem
Power TrainJul 2022
The electronic stability control activates under normal driving conditions. Power to engine is reduced, car does not brake or accelerate appropriately with this happens. It appears to be a problem that is reported frequently and one that has been a recall on some vehicles but…
Electrical SystemApr 2022
To Whom It May Concern: My 2012 Chevrolet Malibu LS HASN'T been involved in an accident but I feel it necessary to report it! Due to issues involving my electrical system and other components of the vehicle that aren't working properly, the vehicle is inoperable! Beginning in…
SteeringFeb 2022
The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the power steering warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the power steering would suddenly fail to operate as needed. The contact would pull over and restart the…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1G1ZB5E02CF198873 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.