2014 Chevrolet Malibu
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
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.
- Complaints
- 351
- Recalls
- 6
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Engine
Campaigns on file for 2014
None on file
36% of complaints
Complaints per year
2014: 351 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1981 | 3 |
| 1982 | 2 |
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1989 | 3 |
| 1997 | 443 |
| 1998 | 976 |
| 1999 | 789 |
| 2000 | 922 |
| 2001 | 721 |
| 2002 | 567 |
| 2003 | 569 |
| 2004 | 1,147 |
| 2005 | 975 |
| 2006 | 1,116 |
| 2007 | 977 |
| 2008 | 987 |
| 2009 | 1,509 |
| 2010 | 1,360 |
| 2011 | 978 |
| 2012 | 907 |
| 2013 | 836 |
| 2014 | 351 |
| 2015 | 270 |
| 2016 | 836 |
| 2017 | 703 |
| 2018 | 697 |
| 2019 | 190 |
| 2020 | 196 |
| 2021 | 88 |
| 2022 | 97 |
| 2023 | 66 |
| 2024 | 41 |
| 2025 | 10 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Engine
36% · 125 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while the vehicle parked, there was an abnormal noise coming from the vehicle and suddenly engulfed into flames. The fire department extinguished the fire.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-08-21
When I stop my auto stop kicks in and when I take my foot off the brake my car rolls up a little and ends up dying. I have to turn it off and start it up giving it gas to get it going.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-21
Electrical system
25% · 86 reportsMost commonly citing wiring and starter assembly.
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Auxiliary battery in the rear compartment failure causing fire while the vehicle was parked and not powered on. The vehicle had been powerless for approximately 10 hours prior to the fire.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-02-08
Power train
15% · 52 reportsMost commonly citing floor shift and control module (tcm/pcm/tecm).
Service brakes
13% · 46 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
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Tl* the contact leased a 2014 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the brakes failed and the contact crashed into the rear of another vehicle. A police report was filed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-05-19
Also filed under Service brakes, hydraulic
Electronic stability control (esc)
9% · 31 reportsSafety timeline
6 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2013-12-06Visibility13V567000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured June 12, 2013, through November 5, 2013. The heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC)…
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the electronic climate control module software, free of charge. The recall began during December 2013. Owners may contact GM at 1-800-521-7300. GM's…
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2014-04-10Power train14V092000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Buick Regal, LaCrosse, Verano, and Enclave, and Chevrolet Impala, Malibu, Cruze, and Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions.
Remedy: General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace any affected transmission shift cable adjusters, free of charge. The recall began on April 10, 2014.
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2014-06-23Service brakes, hydraulic14V240000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Buick Lacrosse vehicles manufactured January 29, 2014, through March 31, 2014 and 2014 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured February 7, 2014, through March 31, 2014, and equipped with 17...
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front brake rotors, and install the correct rotors with new brake pads, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 20, 2014.
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2014-07-03Service brakes, hydraulic14V247000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured June 12, 2013, through May 2, 2014, and equipped with a 2.5L engine with the auto stop/start option.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the electronic brake control module software, free of charge. The recall began on July 3, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-222-1020.
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2015-04-21Visibility15V164000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles October 24, 2011, to March 5, 2015.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the Body Control Module (BCM) software to remove auto-close feature for certain switch positions, free of charge. The recall began April 21, 2015.
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2016-10-14Electrical system, power train16V502000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Buick Verano and 2016 Chevrolet Malibu as the electronic park lock lever may allow the ignition key to be removed without the transmission being in PARK.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the key cylinder lock housing, free of charge. The recall began on October 14, 2016.
Buy-smart checklist
2014 Chevrolet Malibu — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine: 125 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 86 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 52 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 13V567000 · Visibility
- Recall 14V092000 · Power train
- Recall 14V240000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 14V247000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 15V164000 · Visibility
- Recall 16V502000 · Electrical system, power train
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- Is the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu?
- The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 36% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu have?
- 6 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.