Model year record
2008 Chevrolet Malibu Classic
No recall campaigns on file for this model year. 36 owner complaints on file.
Recalls
No recall campaigns on file for this model year.
Owner complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
| Component | Complaints | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 10 | 57,200 mi |
| Steering | 6 | 97,600 mi |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 4 | 42,000 mi |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 3 | 74,000 mi |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 49,000 mi |
| Power train | 2 | 77,000 mi |
| Air bags | 1 | 40,000 mi |
| Electrical system: ignition: switch | 1 | — |
| Engine | 1 | 125,232 mi |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 78,500 mi |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | 43,000 mi |
| Service brakes | 1 | 74,000 mi |
| Structure | 1 | 2,000 mi |
| Suspension | 1 | 74,000 mi |
| Visibility: power window devices and controls | 1 | — |
The 2007 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.