The 2014 Chevrolet Malibu has 711 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 6 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are engine and electrical system. Owners most often flag engine problems: timing chain wear (2010–2016) leading to potential catastrophic damage; oil consumption/loss; turbocharger failures on 1.5l/2.0l engines; vacuum pump explosions; faulty sensors causing poor fuel economy and rough idle. frequency: very frequent.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2014 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles (US, public record).
Across the 13 Malibu model years we track, complaint volume runs from 189 (2019) to 3,043 (2009). With 711 complaints, the 2014 Malibu sits belowthe model's median of 1,697.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
electrical system:ignition
Campaign 16V502000General 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. …
service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc
Campaign 14V240000General 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 3…
visibility:sun/moon roof assembly
Campaign 15V164000General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles October 24, 2011, to March 5, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the Slide or Tilt switch for the roof panel may not be adequately …
power train:automatic transmission
Campaign 14V092000General 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. I…
Sentiment is sharply divided by generation and is heavily dependent on model year. The 2013 model year is universally panned, described as so poorly received that it required an emergency refresh for 2014 and was replaced by a new…
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