2014 Chevrolet Malibu problems
Owners have filed 563 complaints about the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu with NHTSA. Engine accounts for 22.2% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of electrical system at 15.3%.
Complaints563
Crashes32
Fires12
Injuries33
Deaths1
What owners report breaking
Engine 22.2% · 125
Electrical system 15.3% · 86
Unknown or other 9.6% · 54
Power train 9.2% · 52
Service brakes 7.5% · 42
Electronic stability control (ESC) 5.5% · 31
Steering 4.6% · 26
Fuel/propulsion system 4.3% · 24
Severity
Of those complaints, 32 describe a crash, 12 describe a fire, 33 report an injury and 1 report a death.
Reading the numbers
Across the 27 model years of the Chevrolet Malibu in this data, 2014 sits 21st by complaint volume. 2009 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 79 in the last three years against 94 in the three before. The issues here may already have been addressed.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 60,800 miles.
In owners' own words
For a few years after purchasing my vehicle I noticed sometimes it would stutter or throttle and surge while driving, but every time I took it to the dealer they were "unable to duplicate" the problem. Now the source of the problem I believe is error code p16d0, but there is no recall on this part that is mentioned in this code. General motors should compensate vehicle purchasers who have run into this issue. Engine · reported at 74,500 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the engine was shaking, and the vehicle stalled while driving at an undisclosed speed, with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and suggested that the contact file a complaint with the NHTSA. The approximate failure mileage was 1,000. Engine · reported at 1,000 miles
While driving 60 MPH on the highway my car started stuttering then lost all power. It threw 3 codes P0131, P2097 and P0171. I have spent over $1,000.00 and a month later they tell me it was my intake bolts that were loose. They replaced every part PCV valve, MAF sensor, O2 sensor and car still wouldn't run right. PLEASE address this issue as that is UNSAFE for a car to just stop on the highway. Engine · reported at 167,611 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
Checking NHTSA for open recalls…