2010 Chevrolet Malibu Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 295about this part
- Share
- 22%of 1,363 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 85,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 295 complaints about the electrical system of the 2010 Chevrolet Malibu, 22% of the 1,363 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 85,000 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved and 5 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Power steering. Is going out 3 days after getting for my birthday feb salesman new it cuz he seen lights on dash but kept saying just drive it well my extra coverage warranty it does not cover crazy huh cuz I have been told2 times different mechanic that there was or should of been a recall. Driving and power steering goes out it is scary..”
NHTSA complaint #11191507, filed 2019-03, 144,595 miles“Low beam head lights keep going out, no matter how much I get them fixed. I can bang on the front end and sometimes they'll come on, but sometimes not. Tired if replacing and or fixing them, every few months! Also my svc tire monitor light keeps coming on and say low tire pressure and my tires are not low......”
NHTSA complaint #11364199, filed 2020-10, 158,958 miles“Door locks not working right , people inside vehicle unable to exit unless they climb out the windows as doors seem to unlock but wont open from inside or outside the vehicle . This is a issue because in the event of the crash you wouldn't be able to open the doors to escape . Dealership says my car is fine but I have to climb in and out of the window each day for work .”
NHTSA complaint #11182206, filed 2019-02, 156,000 miles“My break lights are reversed or just don't work sometimes. Also my ESC and power steering lights keep coming on and my power steering goes out every 10-15 miles causing me to have to try and pull off the road to restart my car and reset it. After having almost been in 12 accidents due to this process and reading up on several others having the same issues I believe in full this needs looked into.”
NHTSA complaint #11298984, filed 2020-01, 160,000 miles“I lost power steering in car the rack and pinion steering and the electric power steering module failed on my car . This happened on the city street driving. This hff as not been included in the recall issues 14e044000 7/24/14 steering component , 14v252000 5/14/2014 electrical system warning.”
NHTSA complaint #11191796, filed 2019-03, 8,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 11010421Oct 3, 2024This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.
- 11007196Sep 6, 2024This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the…
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- 11002441Jun 14, 2024This service bulletin provides information for engine oil life monitor operation calculation.
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- 11001327May 17, 2024This service bulletin provides information for engine oil life monitor operation calculation.
- 11000162Apr 30, 2024The intent of this service bulletin is to identify aftermarket ALDL or DLC interface devices as potential sources for causing multiple customer concerns that do not have other…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 33% |
| 2024 | 18 | 41% |
| 2023 | 12 | 17% |
| 2022 | 33 | 33% |
| 2021 | 30 | 33% |
| 2020 | 57 | 29% |
| 2019 | 62 | 32% |
| 2018 | 192 | 27% |
| 2017 | 161 | 23% |
| 2016 | 222 | 26% |
| 2015 | 68 | 25% |
| 2014 | 86 | 25% |
| 2013 | 376 | 45% |
| 2012 | 291 | 32% |
| 2011 | 235 | 24% |
| 2010 | 295 | 22% |
| 2009 | 368 | 24% |
| 2008 | 233 | 24% |
| 2007 | 113 | 12% |
| 2006 | 142 | 13% |
| 2005 | 180 | 18% |
| 2004 | 151 | 13% |
| 2003 | 289 | 51% |
| 2002 | 259 | 46% |
| 2001 | 285 | 40% |
| 2000 | 199 | 22% |
| 1999 | 144 | 18% |
| 1998 | 130 | 13% |
| 1997 | 87 | 20% |
| 1980 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2010 Chevrolet Malibu
454 complaintsElectronic stability control
227 complaintsBrakes
199 complaintsExterior lighting
194 complaintsAir bags
144 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
133 complaintsVehicle speed control
116 complaintsEngine
115 complaintsOther or unknown
87 complaintsBody and structure
44 complaintsFuel system
39 complaintsWheels
33 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Chevrolet Malibu
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology