2010 Chevrolet Malibu Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 87about this part
- Share
- 6%of 1,363 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 79,688miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 87 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2010 Chevrolet Malibu, 6% of the 1,363 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 79,688 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“After driving for a few miles it won't let me accelerate and vehicle starts shaking. It first happened on the freeway and I was able to exit without an accident. Right after acceleration wouldn't work engine power low, service traction popped up. Once I put the car in park it shakes. I turn off car for about 3 minutes and then it back on and it drives but happens again within 5 minutes”
NHTSA complaint #11182825, filed 2019-02, 95,900 miles“I have been having a problem with my car running really funny. Sometimes it won't start. Then at times it will start but if you put it in gear to drive. It goes very slow. This happen in 2016 before. I got a letter from GM to take it in to be fixed. When I take it in. My car resets. And the dealer tells me they can't fix it. The letter I received from GM is saying I have until 2020 to get it fixed. The first time it happened I had very low miles.”
NHTSA complaint #11267829, filed 2019-10, 70,000 miles“When I start driving my car at a low speed the service traction control light comes on saying service ESC. Then it turns the traction control off. While this is on you can't use the cruise control, the car shakes, and the RPM's fluctuates abnormally. Also, when I turn the car off and turn it back on the light is off until I start moving again.”
NHTSA complaint #10537341, filed 2013-08, 60,500 miles“Out of no where my car started shaking I was in the heat with my daughter it said service ESC/service trac. I have had many people look at it, I've had them test everything but nothing seems to help it didn't do it for awhile then I left my car on with the A/C while picking up my daughter we were sitting in the heat outside her school she only 2 and complain how hot it is while I'm trying see if I can fix it. This has happened multiple times out of no where in the middle of traffic.”
NHTSA complaint #11100707, filed 2018-06, 10,700 miles“Drove to the store and when I started my car to leave my steering wheel was locked up and on my dash read power steering, service ESC, service air bag and traction light was on.”
NHTSA complaint #11316069, filed 2020-03, 160,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 11030974Apr 1, 2026This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.
- 11030092Mar 9, 2026This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a Technical Assistance Case in CX Connect.
- 11030091Mar 9, 2026This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- 11027601Jan 8, 2026This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
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- 11023091Sep 9, 2025New Vehicle Monitoring Programs Section in IVH
- 11021792Aug 7, 2025This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the…
- 11020816Jul 18, 2025This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.
- 11019693Jun 9, 2025This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | 42% |
| 2024 | 9 | 20% |
| 2023 | 14 | 19% |
| 2022 | 29 | 29% |
| 2021 | 31 | 34% |
| 2020 | 46 | 23% |
| 2019 | 37 | 19% |
| 2018 | 153 | 22% |
| 2017 | 148 | 21% |
| 2016 | 177 | 21% |
| 2015 | 35 | 13% |
| 2014 | 54 | 15% |
| 2013 | 89 | 11% |
| 2012 | 62 | 7% |
| 2011 | 75 | 8% |
| 2010 | 87 | 6% |
| 2009 | 75 | 5% |
| 2008 | 52 | 5% |
| 2007 | 18 | 2% |
| 2006 | 28 | 3% |
| 2005 | 35 | 4% |
| 2004 | 21 | 2% |
| 2003 | 16 | 3% |
| 2002 | 21 | 4% |
| 2001 | 20 | 3% |
| 2000 | 17 | 2% |
| 1999 | 18 | 2% |
| 1998 | 22 | 2% |
| 1997 | 13 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2010 Chevrolet Malibu
454 complaintsElectrical system
295 complaintsElectronic stability control
227 complaintsBrakes
199 complaintsExterior lighting
194 complaintsAir bags
144 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
133 complaintsVehicle speed control
116 complaintsEngine
115 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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