2017 Chevrolet Malibu problems, recalls, safety rating, MPG & value

Q: Does the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu have any safety recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

Q: What gas mileage does the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu at about 28 mpg combined (25 city / 35 highway).

Q: How much is a 2017 Chevrolet Malibu worth?

Comparable 2017 Chevrolet Malibu listings run roughly $11,495–$19,800, typically around $15,934 (from 46 vehicles).

2017 Chevrolet Malibu at a glance

Safety recalls4

Owner complaints724

Combined28 mpg

Typical price$15,934

Free: specs, open recalls for that exact car, build sheet and fair price.

2017 Chevrolet Malibu recalls 4

Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification NHTSA Campaign #18V400000 · 14/06/2018

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 ai…

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.

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump NHTSA Campaign #18V358000 · 31/05/2018

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.

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 1-800-22…

Air Bags:side/window NHTSA Campaign #16V870000 · 02/12/2016

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.

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.

Seat Belts:critical Fasteners NHTSA Campaign #21V649000 · 20/08/2021

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.

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…

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.

2017 Chevrolet Malibu common problems

The most-reported problem areas from 724 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Power Train

Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.

Engine

Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.

Service Brakes

Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.

Electrical System

Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.

Fuel/propulsion System

Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.

Steering

Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.

2017 Chevrolet Malibu MPG & running costs

Combined28 mpg

City25 mpg

Highway35 mpg

Est. annual fuel cost$2,475

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

What's a 2017 Chevrolet Malibu worth?

Low

$11,495

Typical price

$15,934

High

$19,800

From 46 comparable 2017 Chevrolet Malibu listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2017 Chevrolet Malibu costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$12,375

Depreciation (5 yrs)$6,100

Total$18,475

Per mile$0.25

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($15,934) with the same model 5 model-years older ($9,834), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2017 Chevrolet Malibu trims & engines on record

Trims

LT (1LT) · LS (1LS) · LTZ (2LZ) · Hybrid

Engines

1.5L 4-cyl · 2.0L 4-cyl · 1.8L 4-cyl

2017 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles on record

2017 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ (2LZ)1G1ZH5SX9HF118136

2017 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ (2LZ)1G1ZH5SX7HF141060

2017 Chevrolet Malibu LT (1LT)1G1ZE5ST0HF155999

2017 Chevrolet Malibu LT (1LT)1G1ZE5ST9HF229260

2017 Chevrolet Malibu LT (1LT)1G1ZE5STXHF257679

2017 Chevrolet Malibu LT (1LT)1G1ZE5ST3HF130093

2017 Chevrolet Malibu LT (1LT)1G1ZE5ST6HF105351 2017 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ (2LZ)1G1ZH5SX0HF271780 2017 Chevrolet Malibu LS (1LS)1G1ZB5ST6HF278182 2017 Chevrolet Malibu LT (1LT)1G1ZE5ST3HF291589

2017 Chevrolet Malibu LT (1LT)1G1ZE5ST3HF204953 2017 Chevrolet Malibu LT (1LT)1G1ZE5ST0HF175735 2017 Chevrolet Malibu LT (1LT)1G1ZE5ST5HF173222 2017 Chevrolet Malibu LS (1LS)1G1ZB5ST0HF204725 2017 Chevrolet Malibu LS (1LS)1G1ZB5ST1HF208380

2017 Chevrolet Malibu LT (1LT)1G1ZE5ST9HF259519 2017 Chevrolet Malibu LS (1LS)1G1ZB5STXHF292182

2017 Chevrolet Malibu LT (1LT)1G1ZE5STXHF156481

2017 Chevrolet Malibu LS (1LS)1G1ZB5ST6HF161489 2017 Chevrolet Malibu LT (1LT)1G1ZE5ST9HF184854 2017 Chevrolet Malibu LT (1LT)1G1ZE5ST6HF111361 2017 Chevrolet Malibu LT (1LT)1G1ZE5ST6HF127642

2017 Chevrolet Malibu LT (1LT)1G1ZE5ST2HF232548 2017 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ (2LZ)1G1ZH5SX5HF225359

Other Chevrolet Malibu model years

2017 Chevrolet Malibu — frequently asked questions

Does the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu have any safety recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu?

Based on 724 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are power train, engine, service brakes.

What gas mileage does the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu at about 28 mpg combined (25 city / 35 highway).

How much is a 2017 Chevrolet Malibu worth?

Comparable 2017 Chevrolet Malibu listings run roughly $11,495–$19,800, typically around $15,934 (from 46 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.