2017 Chevrolet Malibu Recalls, Problems & MPG
NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls and 725 owner complaints for the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu. The EPA rates it 26 to 46 MPG combined, depending on engine and drivetrain.
- Recalls
- 4
- Owner complaints
- 725
- Crashes / fires reported
- 17 / 4
- EPA combined
- 26–46 MPG
2017 Chevrolet Malibu recalls
Seat BeltsAug 20, 2021 · NHTSA 21V649000+
Risk: An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not function properly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and tighten the rear seat belt retractors, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 17, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N212333380.
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.
Air BagsJun 14, 2018 · NHTSA 18V400000+
Risk: In the event of a crash, improper air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger PPS seat service kit, free of charge. The recall began August 7, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 18208.
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, or causing the air bag to deploy when it shouldn't.
Fuel System, GasolineMay 31, 2018 · NHTSA 18V358000+
Risk: A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump, and high pressure fuel pipe, free of charge. The recall began July 2, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18188.
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.
Air BagsDec 2, 2016 · NHTSA 16V870000+
Risk: Insufficient welds could cause the inflator to separate and propel air bag debris into the cabin during a crash. Also, the inflator could fail to inflate during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear side air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began on January 25, 2017. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 16146.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours still needs one.
Most reported 2017 Chevrolet Malibu problems
Owner complaints to NHTSA by system. One complaint can name more than one system.
- Engine256
- Electrical System172
- Unknown or Other150
- Power Train144
- Vehicle Speed Control136
- Service Brakes72
- Fuel/Propulsion System59
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC)54
2017 Chevrolet Malibu gas mileage
EPA ratings for each version (city / highway / combined).
| Version | Engine | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malibu Hybrid | 1.8 L 4 cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 49 | 43 | 46 | $1,400 |
| Malibu | 1.5 L 4 cyl, Automatic 6-spd | 27 | 36 | 30 | $2,150 |
| Malibu | 2.0 L 4 cyl, Automatic 9-spd | 22 | 33 | 26 | $3,050 |
Real-world mileage depends on how and where you drive. Logbay compares your actual MPG with these EPA numbers.
Questions
Does the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu, most recently for the seat belts (Aug 20, 2021). Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2017 Chevrolet Malibu problems?
Owners filed 725 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported areas are engine (256), electrical system (172), unknown or other (150).
What gas mileage does the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu get?
The EPA rates the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu at 26 to 46 MPG combined (best version: 49 city / 43 highway).
Sources: NHTSA recalls and owner complaints (api.nhtsa.gov), EPA fuel economy (fueleconomy.gov). Updated Oct 26, 2026. Complaint counts are unverified owner reports.