2014 Chevrolet Malibu ECO Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Feb 13, 2020 · 12 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Malibu ECO years
Not enough data 2nd of 2 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu ECO. That ranks 2nd out of 2 Malibu ECO model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electronic stability control (esc) (5 complaints, 42%), typically at around 63,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2014 Chevrolet Malibu ECO problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electronic Stability Control (esc)5 · ~63,000 mi
Service Brakes4 · ~20,750 mi
Unknown or Other3 · ~56,000 mi
Electrical System2 · ~74,490 mi
Engine2 · ~60,015 mi
Power Train1 · ~5,000 mi
Visibility/wiper1 · ~58,300 mi
Wheels1 · ~98,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electronic Stability Control (esc)542%63,000——
Service Brakes433%20,750——
Unknown or Other325%56,000——
Electrical System217%74,490——
Engine217%60,015——
Power Train18%5,000——
Visibility/wiper18%58,300——
Wheels18%98,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2018, with 6 complaints
2017: 2201722018: 6201862019: 3201932020: 120201

n = 12 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2014 Chevrolet Malibu ECO recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu ECO.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 chevrolet malibu eco. The contact stated while stopped at traffic light the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after approximately an hour. An unknown dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacture was notified of the…

Engine · received Feb 13, 2020 · NHTSA complaint 11309023

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…

Service Brakes · received Apr 17, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11196946

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…

Service Brakes · received Apr 5, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11194144

As i'm driving down the road the car starts jerking and stalling and then just shuts off in the middle of the road. It acts like it's not getting any gas. I have replaced the fuel pump, oxygen sensor, and a host of other parts and it's still doing the same thing. I have taking it to the chevrolet…

Unknown or Other · received Mar 30, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11192561

When driving car starts to jerk. Sometime it feels like a major jolt and other times it a slight jerking feeling. I've complained the 1st year i got the vehicle and then 2 years later i also complained about the same issue. When it was in for service problem was not duplicated nor any indication of…

Unknown or Other · received Dec 19, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11162385

Other Chevrolet Malibu ECO years

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YearComplaintsRecalls
2014120
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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu ECO?

Owners most often report electronic stability control (esc), service brakes, unknown or other problems. The top one, electronic stability control (esc), accounts for 5 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu ECO?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu ECO a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Malibu ECO model years, the 2014 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.