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2014 Chevrolet Malibu: recalls and problems

6 recalls and 363 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine.

6recalls
363complaints
19crashes reported
8fires reported
17injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Engine127 · 35%
  • Electrical System84 · 23%
  • Unknown Or Other57 · 16%
  • Power Train52 · 14%
  • Service Brakes46 · 13%
  • Electronic Stability Control (ESC)36 · 10%
  • Steering25 · 7%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System24 · 7%
  • Wheels19 · 5%
  • Vehicle Speed Control17 · 5%

What owners report

Visibility/Wiper

Defrost on car suddenly stopped working. defrost is on, motor is running yet windows are not defrosting causing minimal visibility

Steering,Suspension

The contact owns a 2014 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while driving approximately 40-50 mph, the vehicle became difficult to maneuver. the contact pulled over to the side of the road. there was no warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed and determined that the toe links and the suspension needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the c

Electrical System

Odometer fraud. the contact owns a 2014 chevrolet malibu. it was later discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. the vehicle mileage was 177,918. the contact had owned the vehicle since 2022. after scanning the vehicle with an obd scanner, the mileage was discovered to be 286,307.

Air Bags

I haven’t been in an accident or even tapped anything with my vehicle but a system warning stating the airbags may be malfunctioning continuously flashed on the driver dashboard and now my “check engine” warning light is continuously lit.

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2014 Chevrolet Malibu 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering MALIBU, MALIBU ECO EASSIST. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.