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2017 Chevrolet Malibu Body & Structure Problems

15 owner-reported body & structure complaints from NHTSA data

15
Complaints
1
Fires
Mar 2023Dec 2023
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Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (15)

criticalSTRUCTURE
Filed: Nov 2018

The car was parked and I was exiting my vehicle. I pivoted to close the driver side door. I accidentally did not have my leg fully clear of the door.

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NHTSA #: 11149817
criticalSTRUCTURE,WHEELS,ENGINE
FireFiled: Jul 2017

The car was parked and off in our driveway for 15 minutes -horn started went out saw smoke called 911 and by the time back at front door flames from front end. Fire department came and put out fire -car totaled. Worried about spontaneous combustion especially if car parked in garage or closer to house or if people inside

NHTSA #: 11011224
mediumSTRUCTURE
Filed: May 2025

The center high mount stop lamp cause water to leak through onto the headliner of my vehicle and I found a special coverage adjustment for my specific, year ,make and model of my vehicle and this will be my second time paying Berger Chevrolet here in Grand Rapids mi for this repair that should be covered under this policy #[XXX] but dealership will not honor this even though this is my second time repairing this exact same issue with my specific vehicle but since it’s not tied to my VIN # the dealership will NOT HONOR please advise INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C.

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NHTSA #: 11663830
mediumSTRUCTURE,VISIBILITY/WIPER
Filed: Dec 2023

Water was leaking through the center high mount stop lamp and pooling into the spare tire well. Water was also soaking through the rear headliner. Condensation was building up inside the vehicle due to the pooled water and water soaked headliner.

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NHTSA #: 11560940
mediumSTRUCTURE
Filed: Mar 2023

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that water was leaking into the vehicle from the headliner by the rear third brake light. The dealer was contacted and notified of the failure, and the dealer stated that the warranty had expired on the vehicle.

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NHTSA #: 11512021
mediumSTRUCTURE
Filed: Sep 2020

I ALWAYS NOTICE A SMELL AND FOGGY WINDOWS AFTER RAINY DAYS ON MY STATIONARY VEHICLE BUT THOUGH LITTLE OF IT WE JUST GOT HIT BY HURRICANE LAURA WITH NO DAMAGE TO VEHICLE BUT LIGHT SCRATCHING AS I WAS GOING TO TAKE MY FAMILY OUT OF TOWN WHILE POWER RESTORATION EFFORTS STARTED I OPENED MY TRUCK (AS I RARELY USE IT)TO FIND MY SPARE TIRE COMPARTMENT COMPLETELY COVERED IN WATER AND MOLD GROWING IN THE INTERIOR I CALLED MY INSURANCE ABOUT IT BUT IT IS NOT COVERD UN INSURANCE AND WAS TOLD TO LOOK FOR RECALLS AS THIS VEHICLE HAS MANY ISSUES WITH THIS PROBLEM A PRESSURE TEST REVEALED WATER IS COMING IN FROM NO ALL COMPONENTS OF SPARE TIRE ARE RUSTED OR HAVE MOLD GROWING ON THEM AND ALL TRUCK INTERIOR IS FULL OF MOLD GROWTY

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NHTSA #: 11355226
mediumSTRUCTURE
Filed: Jul 2020

I'VE NOTICED THAT WHEN IT RAINS THE RAIN COMES INSIDE THE CAR AND THE TRUNK .

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NHTSA #: 11339268
mediumSTRUCTURE
Filed: Jun 2020

I OPENED MY TRUNK UNDER THE SPARE TIRE AND THERE WAS WATER FILLED IN THE TRUNK. I DID MY RESEARCH AND I FOUND PLENTY OF MALIBU'S WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. *TR

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NHTSA #: 11327264
mediumSTRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: May 2020

THE TOP OF THE REAR WINDOW NEAR THE THIRD BREAK LIGHT STARTING LEAKING. I REVIEWED ONLINE CHEVROLET FORUMS WITH COMMON COMPLAINTS AND READ THE DEFECT COULD BE RELATED TO RECENT RECALLS WITH THE VEHICLE. ALSO, THE LEAK IS CAUSE DAMAGE TO MY VEHICLES INTERIOR PANELS. *TR

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NHTSA #: 11326541
mediumSTRUCTURE
Filed: May 2019

My vehicle leaks water at the top of the back windshield. The water runs down the metal body into the spare tire well in the trunk. When I discovered it, there was 10 inches of water in the spare tire well.

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NHTSA #: 11210625
mediumSTRUCTURE,VISIBILITY/WIPER
Filed: Sep 2018

I went inside a car wash and when my car was been wash the water was getting inside from the back roof next to the back window I told the dealer but they want me to pay for a diagnostic when it has something to do with the car issue. My water pump is not working can not use it in case of an emergency on the road can not clean it using my windshield wipers

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NHTSA #: 11129610
mediumSTRUCTURE
Filed: Aug 2018

Vehicle was leaking into cabin through the third brake light caused by a faulty gasket.

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NHTSA #: 11123380
mediumSTRUCTURE
Filed: May 2018

Back window is leaking water into the interior and inside the headliner. Noticed after heavy rains as well as when using the car wash.

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NHTSA #: 11091659
mediumSTRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,ENGINE
Filed: Mar 2018

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the doors would not lock or unlock when attempting to enter or exit the vehicle. Also, on several occasions, the engine would not start and the check engine indicator illuminated.

NHTSA #: 11080697
lowSTRUCTURE,SEATS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: May 2018

We had a down pour 05/20/2018 in kissimmee, florida. My vehicle had stand still water in my trunk, the water seeped through to the interior damaging the rear seats, water covered the floor, there are stains on the roof and the smell of aged water is throughout the entire vehicle.

NHTSA #: 11097082

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