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1G1ZC5EB4AF••••••2010 Chevrolet MALIBU
This build draws 4.5× more complaints than the average 2010 Chevrolet MALIBU build (26 vs 6).
26on this build
1213on the model
210builds in total
Most reportedSteering 7Electrical System 4Vehicle Speed Control 4Engine 4
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemJan 2026
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that under previous vehicle ownership, the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V252000 (Electrical System, Exterior Lighting, Vehicle Speed Control, Electronic Stability Control (ESC); however, the…
SteeringMar 2024
Casi tengo un accident por q mi power steering dejo de funcionar se puso duro y e visto muchos malibu con el mismo problema
Unknown Or OtherJan 2024
Driving down the highway, the car completely shuts down, states engine deactivated, engine power decreased, and traction light on, had to attempt to safely pull over, had to be towed, still trying to figure what's wrong, completely unsafe!
Exterior LightingAug 2021
The component that has malfunctioned or failed is the pigtail for the low beam headlight on the driver side. The safety issue is that I am driving with one headlight reducing the visibility of the road. The problem has been reproduced because this is the second time that I had…
Vehicle Speed ControlMar 2019
Traction control light continues to come on. When this happens the brakes malfunction illuminates when I'm not pressing the brakes and goes out when I do. Disables cruise control. Replaced body control module 6 months ago to correct these issues still having the same problem…
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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 1G1ZC5EB4AF122955 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.