One problem related to manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe has been reported for the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu based on all problems reported for the 2012 Malibu.
Tl the contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the exhaust manifold cracked in half and caused exhaust fumes to enter the vehicle. The contact replaced the exhaust manifold himself. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.