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1G1ZB5E04CF••••••2012 Chevrolet MALIBU
This build draws 2.7× more complaints than the average 2012 Chevrolet MALIBU build (17 vs 6).
17on this build
814on the model
127builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reportedElectrical System 8Exterior Lighting 4Engine 4Air Bags 2
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagscrashApr 2013
The contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while traveling approximately 40 mph, the vehicle's front end was crashed into by another vehicle. Upon impact, the air bags did not deploy. The passenger in the contact's vehicle sustained minor bruising. The…
Electrical SystemApr 2019
Passenger head light has been replaced several times it keeps turning off. Light bulb is not burned. When taping on or moving wires light goes on replaced wires and still having same issue. Vehicle can not be driven at night time. All this happens when vehicle is turned on
SteeringMar 2019
The contact's daughter owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. While driving at an unknown speed, the power steering failed without warning and the vehicle became difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was taken to an unknown chevrolet dealer in kentucky where it was diagnosed that the…
Exterior LightingAug 2018
The front passenger side low beam light keeps going out. I changed the light about 3 months ago and it's out again. No bumps, accidents, nothing. Its just goes out
Electronic Stability Control (esc)Aug 2018
While driving on the highway at 55 mph, service ecs light came on, reduced power warning light came on and car came to a full stall
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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 1G1ZB5E04CF152834 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.