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1G1ZB5E0XCF••••••2012 Chevrolet MALIBU
This build draws 2.3× more complaints than the average 2012 Chevrolet MALIBU build (15 vs 6).
15on this build
815on the model
127builds in total
Most reportedElectrical System 9Exterior Lighting 5Electronic Stability Control (esc) 3Air Bags 3
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemJun 2023
Passenger side low beam headlight wont work. Replace fuses relays and wiring harness. Ive read online where this is very common with these cars and even replacing the headlight assembky isnt a sure fix
SteeringJan 2023
The car strated with like a glitch on the steering wheel. I didnt know what it was maybe I thought it was a tire but it would do it while at a stop or parked. Know when I turn it on it started with the steering wheel being hard not being able to move easy. Know it does the same…
Exterior LightingAug 2019
Passenger low beam light keeps going out have replaced 3 time works for a couple days then goes out again. Very costly when you have to take whole bumper off to replace. Have seen many other complaints on malibu's with same issues
WheelsFeb 2019
Fixed several times and still the service tire monitor is on as if it was the TPMS
Electronic Stability Control (esc)Apr 2018
I'm having problem with brake pedal sensor - replaced twice already - while driving hit brakes error message service ABS service traction cruise control want disengage also noticed that I could move the gear out of park with out pushing the brake pedal are there any recalls for…
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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 1G1ZB5E0XCF207612 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.