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Lane departurePart report

2018 Chevrolet Malibu Lane departure Problems

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

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the lane departure of the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, 0% of the 700 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

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.

“On July 7, 2023, my Aunt was in a car accident that caused severe injuries to her body, face, and head. Her car is totaled. She believes the car's Lane Keep or Lane Departure systems are the cause of the accident. She has asked me to assist with reporting the accident and wants an investigation done. She received an Lane Departure warning about 3 days prior to the accident and again on the morning of the accident when she started the vehicle. She is unsure what the exact message said. When the accident occurred, she states she was vigilant, alert, and focused on driving. …”

NHTSA complaint #11534431, filed 2023-07

“The steering wheel is jerking when in the position to turn, and waiting at a light. The STOP ENGINE Feature seems to make the jerk motion and also sends an ALERT MESSAGE which is a quick flash STATING Steering Assist is REDUCED- Drive with Care . According to a SERVICE BULLETIN Provided by GM BULLETIN #19-NA-182 AUGUST 2019. This is a problem that needs to be corrected, for the safety of my family and others in the vehicle and on the road. Technicians must replace or reprogram the POWER STEERING control module with the latest and most up to date one. …”

NHTSA complaint #11433580, filed 2021-09

Lane departure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202346%
202111%
201911%
201820%
201720%
201210%
201010%
200910%

Other parts of the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu

Engine
281 complaints
Electrical system
192 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
171 complaints
Other or unknown
153 complaints
Vehicle speed control
114 complaints
Fuel system
101 complaints
Brakes
69 complaints
Steering
42 complaints
Electronic stability control
21 complaints
Air bags
14 complaints
Suspension
13 complaints
Exterior lighting
9 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2018 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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