Electrical System Related Problems of the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu

Table 1 shows eight common electrical system related problems of the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu. The number one most common problem is related to the electrical system (160 problems). The second most common problem is related to the car will not start (three problems).


Recently reported Electrical System problems of the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu

The Electrical System problem

Shift to park error on dash. Gm is aware of this issue and won't do anything about it. This causes stress and can cause battery drain. The issue lies within the microswitch that reads that the shifter is in park. The metal arm that activates the switch wears down or the wiring is faulty.   Read details...

The Car Will Not Start problem

The car will not start sometimes. Yesterday the lights and radio came on randomly while sitting in the garage with the fob in the house. Randomly shuts down while driving. The last time it was half way through an busy intersection. Had to push the car off the road.   Read details...

The Car Will Not Accelerate problem

My 2017 Malibu had a loss of engine power, it happened while on vacation. While in traffic on a dark curvy road, there was a sudden loss of power, the car would not accelerate and the engine light was on as well as a message indicating loss of engine power.   Read details...


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