Menu

2014 Chevrolet Malibu ECOProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 12 owner complaints about the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu ECO, most often about the electronic stability control (esc). It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

–
CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls0None on recordOwner complaints120 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage63kElectronic stability control (ESC), median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 13, 2020. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu ECO has problems

12 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electronic stability control (ESC)50
Service brakes40
Electrical system20
Engine20
Power train10
Visibility/wiper10
Wheels10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

2014 Chevrolet Malibu ECO recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

2014 vs. every other Malibu ECO year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Malibu ECO median. How we score

'13'14
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Malibu ECO owners report

Recent electronic stability control (esc) complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

ABS LIGHT ON STABILITRAK LIGHT ON. REAR WHEEL HUBS BROKEN AND REPLACED. BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON. THROTTLE BODY AND VALVE REPLACED. HAPPENED AGAIN SIX MONTHS LATER - SAME WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON ABS AND STABILITRAK. TWO WHEEL SENSORS WERE REPLACED. LIGHTS STILL ON. DID NOT FIX PROBLEM. NOW DEALER SAYS…
Complaint 11196946 · Apr 17, 2019 · 98,000 miles
WITHIN THE LAST MONTH AND A HALF, MY 2014 CHEVROLET MALIBU HAS HAD THE ABS AND STABILTRAK SERVICES LIGHTS COME ON TWICE. MY VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY AT 31,500 MILES. MID-FEBRUARY, I WAS DRIVING 25 MPH DOWN A SIDE STREET TO WORK, AND THE LIGHTS JUST POPPED ON., I TOOK MY CAR INTO A CHEVROLET DEALER TO…
Complaint 11194144 · Apr 5, 2019 · 31,500 miles
AUTO STOP START MALFUNCTIONS WHEN STOPPING AT STOP LIGHT, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO COMPLETELY SHUT OFF AND RESTART. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON WITH CODE P305F COMING UP.
Complaint 11114307 · Jul 28, 2018 · 63,000 miles

Own a 2014 Malibu ECO?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.