2014 Chevrolet Malibu ECO
Only 12 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 12 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 12
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2014: 12 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 87 |
| 2014 | 12 |
Known problem areas
Only 12 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Electronic stability control (esc)
5 of 12 total reports mention: electronic stability control (esc).
Show complaint excerpts
Stopped at stop light. Upon taking off car would barely move. It jerks front to back. Check engine, ABS, traction light, service stabiltrak lights came on. Was able to pull into gas station close by. Turned car off. Waited a bit.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-04-02
Also filed under Service brakes
I have a 2014 Malibu that has around 86000 and as I was driving the car all of a sudden started jerking and my power locks were going up and down continuously along with a message that says "Service power steering, drive with care." After I came to...
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-08-10
Also filed under Electrical system
Service brakes
4 of 12 total reports mention: service brakes.
Engine
2 of 12 total reports mention: engine.
Electrical system
2 of 12 total reports mention: electrical system.
Wheels
1 of 12 total reports mentions: wheels.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2014 Chevrolet Malibu ECO — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electronic stability control (esc): 5 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 2 reports on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu ECO reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu ECO?
- The most-reported component is electronic stability control (esc), accounting for 42% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu ECO have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.