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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1G1ZE5ST4HF••••••2017 Chevrolet MALIBU
This build draws 2.6× more complaints than the average 2017 Chevrolet MALIBU build (38 vs 15).
38on this build
674on the model
46builds in total
Most reportedEngine 17Electrical System 13Power Train 11Service Brakes 9
What owners of this build wrote
Power TrainJun 2026
When the vehicle is shifted into Park and the ignition button is pressed, the vehicle fails to shut down. The dashboard displays a "Shift to Park" warning message, indicating the vehicle does not recognize that the gear selector is physically in the Park position.To shut the…
Unknown Or OtherDec 2025
Lose power while driving
Electrical SystemAug 2025
Okay so my car had 2 recalls but the they were not repaired the same problem reoccurred . Which was the car engine not turning on and electrical problems etc. I don’t really know how to explain it but yes it’s having the same problems
Service BrakesAug 2024
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the instrument panel displayed the message “Reduce Engine Power” with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle immediately decelerated independently. The contact…
EngineFeb 2024
I keep getting a message that goes on and off saying engine power reduced, which slows the pick up and the car down while driving
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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 1G1ZE5ST4HF218750 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.