Automatic Emergency Braking problems of the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu

Five problems related to automatic emergency braking have been reported for the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu based on all problems reported for the 2018 Malibu.

1 Automatic Emergency Braking problem

Failure Date: 12/26/2025

Antilock braking system.

2 Automatic Emergency Braking problem

Failure Date: 07/02/2025

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3 Automatic Emergency Braking problem

Failure Date: 04/10/2025

Loud knocking or banging noises, the check engine light turning on and/or other driving performance issues, such as reduced propulsion cranksaft.

4 Automatic Emergency Braking problem

Failure Date: 01/12/2023

While picking my kids up from school my car suddenly lost braking ability and I heard a weird noise under the hood. Like it needed an oil change. Tension from the brakes and couldn’t stop when tried. Definitely gained anxiety from this event. I did get the part replaced however I’m concerned for the engine and any possible damage that may have been caused. I still have the original part to the vehicle as well.

5 Automatic Emergency Braking problem

Failure Date: 02/02/2021

The onstar system shocked my husband. The car won't start sometimes. The dash board reads different things when attempting to start car. The vehicle was parked in the yard with nothing plugged up to drain the battery.




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