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2017 Chevrolet Malibu

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

2

2 current

Combined

7.8L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$2,418

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Seats And Restraints

Transport Canada recall 2021522 · manufacturer campaign N212333380

20 August 2021

Transport Canada lists: XT 4 2019–2021 · Malibu 2016–2018, 2020

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a bolt that attaches the rear seat belt retractor(s) may be missing. As a result, the seat belt may not work as designed in a crash. Note: On Chevrolet Malibu models, the right rear seat belt could be affected. On Cadillac XT4 models, both the left and right rear seat belts could be affected.

Why it matters

A seat belt that does not work properly could increase the risk of injury in a crash.

What the dealer will do

General Motors will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to check that the rear seat belt retractor bolts are properly installed. The dealer will replace or tighten the bolt(s), as required.

24 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2018322 · manufacturer campaign 18202

15 June 2018

Transport Canada lists: Malibu 2016–2017

What is wrong

On certain vehicles that had the front passenger presence system (PPS) replaced, the replacement parts may have been incorrectly calibrated. This could cause the PPS not to properly identify certain children and small adults seated in the front passenger seat. If the vehicle was involved in a crash, this could cause the airbag to deploy when it should not, or could cause the airbag not to deploy when it should. Either of these outcomes could increase the risk of injury to the seat occupant.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the front PPS.

4 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Mid-size
In its class
More efficient than 74% of 170 2017 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
182 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 2 recalls on record for the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu get?
NRCan rates the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu at 7.8 L/100 km combined, emitting 182 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 3 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2017 Chevrolet Malibu for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $2,418 in fuel, producing roughly 3,604 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.