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2017 Chevrolet Malibu Latches, locks and linkages Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
0%of 705 total for the year
Median mileage
2,700miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu, 0% of the 705 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 2,700 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“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. The vehicle was taken to rush Chevrolet (1395 w. Highway 290, elgin, tx). The dealer replaced the remote door lock, but the cause of the engine failure was not determined. The manufacturer was notified. The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was 2,700.”

NHTSA complaint #11080697, filed 2018-03, 2,700 miles

Latches, locks and linkages: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201911%
201710%
201610%
201410%
201310%
201210%
201120%
2010171%
2009564%
2008717%
200710%
200630%
2005141%
200481%
200341%
200141%
200061%
199941%
199820%
199731%

Other parts of the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu

Engine
253 complaints
Electrical system
161 complaints
Other or unknown
148 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
139 complaints
Vehicle speed control
135 complaints
Brakes
73 complaints
Fuel system
60 complaints
Electronic stability control
53 complaints
Steering
47 complaints
Exterior lighting
21 complaints
Body and structure
19 complaints
Air bags
14 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2017 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology