Lane Departure Problems of Chevrolet Malibu

Chevrolet Malibu owners have reported 10 lane departure related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common lane departure problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's assist (4 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's warning (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Lane Departure related problems of Chevrolet Malibu


Recently reported Lane Departure problems of Chevrolet Malibu

The Assist problem

I was on a freeway going 75. A guy came across three lanes and cut in front of me going 60. I got the brakes hard and then went around him accelerating sharply and swerved hard in front of him. At that point the car steered itself back and forth for our five times.   Read details...

The Warning problem

On July 7, 2023, my aunt was in a car accident that caused severe injuries to her body, face, and head. Her car is totaled. She believes the car's lane keep or lane departure systems are the cause of the accident.   Read details...

The Blind Spot Detection problem

Transmission failed to engage gear properly after backing up. Grinding sounds heard when vehicle was in drive. Problem has been confirmed and inspected by Chevrolet dealership. Vehicle is available for inspection.   Read details...

The Lane Departure problem

The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed during a heavy rain storm, the vehicle lost significant motive power and was unable to accelerate above 40 mph.   Read details...




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