Component Record

Chevrolet Malibu 2017 Power Train Problems

140 distinct owners reported a power train problem on the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu - 20% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage140 complaints

140 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

No Recall Covers This System

Owners reported 140 power train complaints on this model year, and no recall campaign in NHTSA's files covers this system on it. A gap does not prove a defect - complaints are unverified owner reports - but it is the part of the record no recall announcement will ever mention.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Engine258 Electrical System160 Unknown Or Other148 Vehicle Speed Control135 Brakes74 Driver Assistance and Stability Systems66

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.