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2008 Chevrolet Malibu

Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.

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These records cover every 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.

Recalls

5 recalls name the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. Newest first.

Owner complaints

989 complaints30 involved a crash5 involved a fire19 injuries2 deaths

What owners report most

  1. Steering463
  2. Electrical system233
  3. Exterior lighting106
  4. Power train89
  5. Latches/locks/linkages71
  6. Electronic stability control (esc)68
  7. Air bags65
  8. Service brakes62
  9. Engine62
  10. Fuel/propulsion system45

Latest complaints

Service bulletins

Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.

Every Chevrolet Malibu model year

Bars are owner complaints, dots mark years with recalls. Select a year to open its report.