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1G1ZE5ST3HF••••••2017 Chevrolet MALIBU
This build draws 1.8× more complaints than the average 2017 Chevrolet MALIBU build (27 vs 15).
27on this build
678on the model
46builds in total
Most reportedEngine 11Vehicle Speed Control 6Power Train 5Electronic Stability Control (esc) 4
What owners of this build wrote
Service BrakesJun 2026
I was driving back home and stopped at a red light. When the light turned green I started driving, but my car was jerking a little too much. I pulled over and turned my car off. When I cut my car back on my brake became very hard to the point I had to push down extra hard to…
EngineFeb 2025
Fuel leaking from engine
Unknown Or OtherJul 2024
Vacuum Pump exploded, my breaks went out on the freeway. Metal pieces from the pump went into engine. Broke the camshaft. Now having to pay hundreds and hundreds of dollars to repair. I am missing out on work u til this can be fixed
Vehicle Speed ControlOct 2023
Check engine light came on. Display stated that the engine will run at reduced power which meant we had to Limp home at 15 MPH which put us in a dangerous situation. I read the code and it was P2122. Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch “D” Circuit Low Input. This indicates…
Exterior LightingMay 2023
I notice water leaking inside the trunk and roof, after carefully checking the outside car i have found a cracked 3rd brake light( rear), no accident , no impact nothing happened
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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 1G1ZE5ST3HF118428 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.