2014 Chevrolet Malibu Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu.

20132015
Complaints
561
per 10K Sold
29.8
US Sales
188,519
Crashes
32
Fires
12
Injuries
33
Fatalities
1
Recalls
6

Worst 2014 Chevrolet Malibu Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#1125 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:72,988 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:6
#282 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:71,037 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:5
#349 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:54,976 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu.

Engine Problems
125
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
6
Avg Miles
72,988
Electrical Faults
82
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
5
Avg Miles
71,037
Transmission / Drivetrain
49
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
54,976
Brakes
42
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
Avg Miles
49,890
Electronic Stability Control
31
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
65,735
Steering Defects
25
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
45,675
Fuel System
24
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
79,242
Wheel Issues
18
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
49,781
Unintended Acceleration
17
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
42,497
Airbags
16
complaints
Crashes
7
Fires
Avg Miles
72,451
Body Structure
10
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
26,679
Wipers & Visibility
10
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
57,905
Seat Belt Issues
7
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
64,692
Seat-Related Issues
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
71,700
Suspension Failures
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
66,071
Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
77,500
Headlight/Taillight Failures
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
41,167
Hydraulic Brakes
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Gasoline Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Floor Shift
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Speedometer/Odometer
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Starter Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Wiring
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Oil/Lubrication: Oil Cooler
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve)
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2014 Chevrolet Malibu

6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~286,756 vehicles.

16V502000Electrical System:ignition · Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
~8,367 affected

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. Also, certain 2013 Buick Encore, 2011 Buick Regal, 2013-2014 Buick Verano, 2011-2016 Chevrolet Cruze, 2010-2013 Chevrolet Equinox 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu, and 2011-2013 GMC Terrain vehicles may have been serviced with similar defective replacement electronic park lock levers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."

15V164000Sunroof/Moonroof
~87,063 affected

General 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 recessed to prevent the switch from inadvertently being pressed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 118, "Power-Operated Window, Partition, and Roof Panel Systems."

14V247000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum
~140,067 affected

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. The affected vehicles may experience a complete loss of brake vacuum assist, disabling the hydraulic boost assist. As such, these vehicles do not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

14V240000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc
~8,208 affected

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 inch front brake rotors. The affected vehicles may have had brake rotors intended for the rear of the car accidentally installed on the front. The rear rotors, while the same diameter, are thinner and may result in a front brake pad detaching from the caliper.

14V092000Automatic Transmission
~355 affected

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. In the affected vehicles, the transmission shift cable adjuster may disengage from the transmission shift lever. As such, these vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence, Starter Interlock, and Transmission Braking Effect." They also fail to conform to FMVSS number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."

13V567000Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac System:windshield:electrical Heating Element · Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac System
~42,696 affected

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) control in these vehicles may intermittently become inoperable when the vehicle is started, preventing the windshield defroster from working. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems."

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2014 Chevrolet Malibu — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2014 Chevrolet Malibu has 561 NHTSA complaints, 32 crash-related, and 6 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 125 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (125 complaints, avg 72,988 mi); Electrical Faults (82 complaints, avg 71,037 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (49 complaints, avg 54,976 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 63,451 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu?
NHTSA complaints for the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu include 32 crash-related reports, 12 fire reports, 33 injuries, and 1 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu have any recalls?
Yes — 6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 286,756 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2014 Chevrolet Malibu?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Malibu reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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