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1G1ZD5ST9MF••••••2021 Chevrolet MALIBU
This build draws 2.2× more complaints than the average 2021 Chevrolet MALIBU build (6 vs 3).
6on this build
83on the model
31builds in total
Most reportedElectrical System 3Fuel/propulsion System 3Power Train 2Engine 2
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemMar 2026
I was driving and car suddenly reduced speed,engine light came on and message came across dash “engine power reduced” and a text was sent to tell me I have a transmission issue. Now car won’t drive past 25-30mph dealership indicated this is a faulty gas pedal which cost over…
Fuel/propulsion SystemMar 2026
I was driving on the highway and the check engine light came on. The car slowed down due to lack of power. I got off at the nearest exit and the car stalled. I tried to start it but it kept clicking rapidly. The car died at a dangerous intersection so I put my hazard lights on…
Power TrainJan 2026
The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to a dealer for a recall repair related to the fuel pump control module. After the repair was completed, the contact experienced a new failure. While attempting to turn off the vehicle, the…
EngineDec 1969
The engine light was on and had my vehicle was stalling while driving in traffic. The service code P1101 was on and had my vehicle fixed. The light stayed off for few months then same service code is back on. I've read that there was a recall for 2019 models with same issue. My…
Electrical SystemAug 2025
My car has about 82000 miles and while driving it stated that I was shifted to neutral and needed to be restarted. After a few seconds the steering wheel locks up and I can’t press the gas anymore, even though the car is still in drive. This happened about 6 times on the half…
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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 1G1ZD5ST9MF078305 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.