Safety Score
58
Average
Recalls
3
Complaints
50
NCAP Stars
—
Recalls (3)
| Date | NHTSA ID | Component | Units | Completion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-05-14 | 14V247000 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM | 140,067 | — | Details |
| 2014-05-08 | 14V240000 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 8,208 | — | Details |
| 2013-11-13 | 13V567000 |
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT | 42,696 | — | Details |
Owner Complaints (showing up to 50)
| Date | Component | Crash | Injuries | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-06 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER | No | 0 | Odometer Fraud. The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Malibu. It was later discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy.… |
| 2026-02-13 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | 2014 Chevrolet Malibu LS ECO , has a start/stop system that will shut off the engine at a traffic light or stop sign up… |
| 2026-02-06 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | I haven’t been in an accident or even tapped anything with my vehicle but a system warning stating the airbags may be m… |
| 2026-01-02 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | Car started shaking in the middle of driving it about 30 mph and all the electrical like door locks were going up and d… |
| 2025-09-10 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | Unknown, The ignition switch turns on when off position or restart engine when in off selection on ignition switch And … |
| 2025-09-08 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | I receive a message on my screen stated to shift to park when it is already in park. I have to wiggle the shifter as we… |
| 2025-09-08 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | Received vehicle at roughly 181,000 miles. Operated fine for about 5,000 miles and then began to show problems. In most… |
| 2025-08-22 | AIR BAGS | Yes | 1 | Was in a bad wreck, other drivers car deployed airbags, mine did not but engine shut off and hazards stayed on. Crash w… |
| 2025-07-01 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | Cant pass smog due to code P2646 |
| 2025-06-12 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | Car rolls backwards when stopped on an incline until the brakes are pumped two to three times |
| 2025-05-28 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | I have to change sensor for the oil every year. Small battery in the back I have to replace it every year |
| 2025-05-05 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | I have been an issue with my auto stop system past 6 months. While driving and coming to a complete stop the auto stop … |
| 2025-04-30 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle st… |
| 2025-04-03 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that upon driving four miles at approximately 35 MPH, the … |
| 2025-03-03 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | This is now the THIRD time this has happened, and GM doesn't seem to care, because when my mechanic "fixed" my auto sto… |
| 2025-02-18 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | When the auto stop feature turns on, the car totally stops, and doesn't turn the engine back on for 20 minutes. I had c… |
| 2025-02-14 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the lights on the ge… |
| 2025-02-13 | ENGINE | No | 0 | When I was on auto stop, my car never started back up. The steering wheel and brakes were frozen, and I could barely pu… |
| 2025-02-13 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | Auto start stop malfunctioning, my safety as well as my children have been in the car when the car has stopped while in… |
| 2024-12-06 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | powertrain there is a problem with auto stop restarting then dying. The transmission not engaging after a complete stop… |
| 2024-12-02 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | P0420 code |
| 2024-11-30 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | I am filing a complaint regarding a 2014 Chevrolet Malibu that I purchased from a dealership on November 22, 2024. The … |
| 2024-11-25 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving 20-25 MPH, there was an abnormal sound … |
| 2024-09-10 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | The cars automatic start/stop will activate and not restart the car. This has happened at stop signs, stop lights, inte… |
| 2024-09-04 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | Hello. I have a 2014 Malibu. Recently it has been stalling when coming to a stop and yet there are no engine/warning li… |
| 2024-06-09 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | When coming to a complete stop, the auto stop feature kicks on and then stalls the car and won’t restart. Have seen in … |
| 2024-06-08 | ENGINE | No | 0 | When the Auto Start/Stop engages at a stop sign or light it causes the car to turn off. I have trouble turning it back … |
| 2024-06-07 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while accelerating between 0 to 20 MPH, the transmiss… |
| 2024-06-04 | ENGINE | No | 0 | When I come to a stop at a red light & the car is idling the car turns off & I have to put the car in park and turn the… |
| 2024-05-15 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was shud… |
| 2024-05-04 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Reduced power and coolant system My safety was put a risk when my car stop on me in the middle of traffic |
| 2024-05-01 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | When Stopping/Coming To A Stop. The Auto Start Feature Kicks In And Causes My Locks To Unlock And Lock Back And The Car… |
| 2024-05-01 | ENGINE | No | 0 | my car which i own shuts down while driving its showing po6dc on code reader |
| 2024-03-11 | ENGINE | No | 0 | While driving 60 MPH on the highway my car started stuttering then lost all power. It threw 3 codes P0131, P2097 and P0… |
| 2024-03-08 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | The Auto Stop/Start feature is experiencing issues where the vehicle fails to restart, resulting in significant disrupt… |
| 2024-02-27 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | my vehicle had just fixed by chevy dealership they changed both battery. i drove and pick it up,but its having the sam… |
| 2024-02-14 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | The car tries to start in its own. Even if the key is on the off-position. The car struts and shocks aren’t the best it… |
| 2024-01-03 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | I am uncertain of what’s causing this major issue to happen. I see a lot of forums of other customers having the same e… |
| 2023-11-16 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | No incident has occurred, thankfully. Car was purchased used in January 2018. It is now approximately about 9 years old… |
| 2023-10-02 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | The headlights burn out frequently the air conditioner does not work the ignition had to be replaced there's always a c… |
| 2023-08-25 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the heater and A/C system were inoperable. The vehicl… |
| 2023-08-16 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | I have a 2014 Malibu with 87,450 miles. It has worked perfectly up until 6 months ago. It started stalling in traffic i… |
| 2023-08-01 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | The automatic start and stop function does not work properly. When the car comes to a stop and auto stops, the vehicle … |
| 2023-07-24 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | See attached document from complainant |
| 2023-07-01 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Variable valve timing system Rocker arm oil control valve solenoid Need help asap! My car is unsafe! |
| 2023-06-14 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | I have an electrical problem with my car. Driver seat is electrical and the seat has been stuck in one position. The si… |
| 2023-06-09 | ENGINE | No | 0 | 6 months ago our car’s auto stop/start feature started to malfunction. The car will stall and sputter on the start afte… |
| 2023-05-22 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | Auto Start Stop Function (ASSF) malfunction. When releasing foot off brake when (ASSF) was engaged, engine failed to r… |
| 2023-05-12 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY | No | 0 | THE AUTO STOP SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS SHUTS OFF AT RED LIGHTS AND DOES NOT ENGAGE WHEN BRAKE RELEASED AND GAS PEDAL PUSHED.… |
| 2023-05-10 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that after returning to the parked vehicle, it was discove… |