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2017 Chevrolet Malibu

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 30 MPG.

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Safety rating (NHTSA 5-Star)

Official crash-test ratings for the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu 4 DR FWD.

5/5
Overall
5/5
Frontal crash
4/5
Rollover

Fuel economy (EPA)

EngineTransmissionFuelCityHighwayCombinedCO2 g/mi
1.5L 4-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 27 36 30 293
2.0L 4-cyl Automatic 9-spd Premium 22 33 26 342

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

4 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 16V870000

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017 Malibu vehicles manufactured on November 10, 2016. The right-hand rear side air bag inflator manifold may have insufficient welds.

Campaign 18V358000

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 GMC Canyon, 2016-2017 Buick Envision, 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado and Malibu, 2017-2018 GMC Acadia, 2018 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The high pressure fuel pump may detach from its mounting flange, possibly resulting in the pump damaging the high pressure fuel line.

Campaign 18V400000

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. During servicing, a Passenger Presence System (PPS) may have been installed that was not correctly calibrated to the vehicle's seat type. As a result, the PPS may not properly identify an adult passenger from a child passenger in the front passenger seat, potentially causing the air bag to not deploy when it should

Campaign 21V649000

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2021 Chevrolet Malibu and 2019-2021 Cadillac XT4 vehicles. The rear seat belt retractors may be improperly secured with loose or missing fasteners.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

1,180 complaints filed by owners for this model year (25 involving a crash, 7 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Engine 253 Electrical System 161 Unknown Or Other 147

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of a 2017 Chevrolet Malibu?

EPA figures for the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu reach 30 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu?

Owners have filed 1,180 complaints with NHTSA for the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu, most often about: Engine, Electrical System, Unknown Or Other. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

What is the safety rating of the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu?

NHTSA gave the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu (2017 Chevrolet Malibu 4 DR FWD) an overall 5-star rating in the official 5-Star Safety Ratings program.

Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.