2010 Chevrolet Malibu Electrical System Problems
NHTSA component category: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How electrical system ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 1,357 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2010 Chevrolet Malibu overview page.
What owners report
“THE BRAKE LIGHTS WILL GO ON FOR NO REASON WHILE I AM PRESSING THE GAS AND THEN WHEN I PRESS THE BRAKE, THEY WILL SHUT…”NHTSA complaint 10514400 — filed 05/30/2013
“I DRIVE IN THE CITY, AN HOUR TO WORK, SINGLE FEMALE ON A BUDGET AND MY CAR HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP 3X FOR THE…”NHTSA complaint 10514183 — filed 05/30/2013
“TURNING LEFT INTO PARKING SPACE, STEERING LOCKED & WARNING LIGHT ON. TURN CAR OFF, RESTART, NO WARNING LIGHT & POWER STEERING WORKS. DOESN'T HAPPEN AGAIN…”NHTSA complaint 10509772 — filed 04/27/2013
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Electrical System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2010 Chevrolet Malibu have electrical system problems?
Electrical System is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2010 Chevrolet Malibu: 287 of 1,357 complaints on file (21.1%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2010 Chevrolet Malibu have in total?
1,357 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 41 involved a crash, 14 involved a fire, 47 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's electrical system category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
