2017 Chevrolet Malibu
2017 Chevrolet Malibu in NHTSA data: length 492 cm, curb weight 1,400–1,536 kg and 4 recall campaigns.
2017 Chevrolet Malibu at a glance
NHTSA lists 2 specification rows for the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu. Overall length is 492 cm (193.7 in), width 185 cm, height 146 cm and wheelbase 283 cm (111.4 in). Curb weight is 1,400–1,536 kg (3,086–3,386 lb). Against the 2016 model year NHTSA lists overall length 492 cm (2016: 492 cm) and curb weight 1,400–1,536 kg (2016: 1,400–1,536 kg).
Variants and dimensions
One row per variant as NHTSA’s Canadian vehicle specifications list it. Metric values are NHTSA’s; inches and pounds are converted here.
| Variant (as listed by NHTSA) | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MALIBU L/LS/LT 4DR SEDAN | 492 cm193.7 in | 185 cm72.8 in | 146 cm57.5 in | 283 cm111.4 in | 1,400 kg3,086 lb |
| MALIBU PREMIER/HYBRID 4DR SEDAN | 492 cm193.7 in | 185 cm72.8 in | 146 cm57.5 in | 283 cm111.4 in | 1,536 kg3,386 lb |
Recall campaigns for the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this make, model and model year. This is not a check of one car: whether a campaign is open on a specific vehicle depends on its VIN. Check an exact VIN on NHTSA.gov.
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21V649000 | 20 August 2021 | SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2021 Chevrolet Malibu and 2019-2021 Cadillac XT4 vehicles. The rear seat belt retractors may be improperly secured with loose or missing fasteners. |
| 18V400000 | 14 June 2018 | AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. During servicing, a Passenger Presence System (PPS) may have been installed that was not correctly calibrated to the vehicle's seat type. As a result, the PPS may not properly identify an adult passenger from a child passenger in the… |
| 18V358000 | 31 May 2018 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 GMC Canyon, 2016-2017 Buick Envision, 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado and Malibu, 2017-2018 GMC Acadia, 2018 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The high pressure fuel pump may detach from its mounting flange, possibly resulting… |
| 16V870000 | 2 December 2016 | AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017 Malibu vehicles manufactured on November 10, 2016. The right-hand rear side air bag inflator manifold may have insufficient welds. |
Other Malibu model years
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Data from NHTSA vPIC and the NHTSA recalls API, fetched 17 October 2026. See how the data is built.