2014 Chevrolet Malibu reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 561
- 159 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- ENGINE
- 125 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 6
- see below
- Reported harm
- 32 reported crashes · 33 injuries · 1 death · 12 fires
What owners report fails — 2014 Chevrolet Malibu
- ENGINE 125
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 82
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 54
- POWER TRAIN 49
- SERVICE BRAKES 42
6 recalls on record for the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu
- NHTSA 16V502000 · 2016 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION If the key is removed without the transmission in PARK, the vehicle may rollaway as occupants are exiting, increasing th
- NHTSA 15V164000 · 2015 · VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY The Slide or Tilt roof panel switch may inadvertently be pressed and the roof panel may auto-close unexpectedly, increas
- NHTSA 14V240000 · 2014 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COM If a brake pad detaches from caliper, there may be a sudden reduction in braking, lengthening the distance required to s
- NHTSA 14V247000 · 2014 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:V If the hydraulic boost assist is disabled, slowing or stopping the vehicle will require additional brake pedal effort an
- NHTSA 14V092000 · 2014 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION If a vehicle's shift cable disengages from the transmission shift lever, a driver may be unable to shift gear positions
Estimate the 5-year cost to own a 2014 Chevrolet Malibu
A vehicle's complaint record hints at the repair and maintenance budget you'll need. Add your state, purchase price, and mileage to the TCO calculator for the full picture.
Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2014 Chevrolet Malibu units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu reliable?
NHTSA has 561 consumer complaints on record for the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu and 6 recalls. The most-reported problem area is engine (125 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2014 Chevrolet Malibu units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu?
Owners most often report problems with: engine (125), electrical system (82), unknown or other (54), power train (49). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2014 Chevrolet Malibu?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.