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2014 Chevrolet Malibu Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 351 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu, most often about the engine (36% of complaints, typically around 78,000 miles). It is 18th of 26 Malibu model years by number of complaints and has 6 recalls.
Most common 2014 Chevrolet Malibu problems
Engine
127 complaints · 36%Half of these problems showed up before 78,000 miles. Parts named most often: exhaust system, engine.
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Malibu. While stopped at a traffic light, the vehicle went into auto stop mode and failed to start when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The contact performed a diagnostic test, which indicated that the generator battery control…
2014 chevy Malibu 2lt 75,000 miles. Omaha, ne. Check engine light came. Hesitation in acceleration. Diagnostic code p16cf - intake rocker arm solenoid valve 2 control circuit. Chevy dealer has 17 on backorder. After research this appears to be a known issue, with no recall. Shop ordered part 2 weeks ago. They are…
Electrical
86 complaints · 25%Half of these problems showed up before 64,500 miles. Parts named most often: wiring, 12v/24v/48v battery, starter assembly, instrument panel.
"takata recall" when my wife got into car and turned it on she turned A/C on and it was only blowing hot air. Then she noticed all dash lights and gauges were not working as well. It also gave her lots of prompts saying service air bags and oil. She tried driving it down the street and she noticed odometer…
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving 45 MPH, the vehicle decelerated. The failure occurred whenever the contact attempted to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the timing chain needed to be replaced. The contact drove the vehicle to autonation…
Other or unspecified
54 complaints · 15%Half of these problems showed up before 65,000 miles.
Car has problem with auto stop. Stalls and hard to restart. Took to mechanic and gets code with brake assist. Called chevy and they stated my car had a recall with this exact issue but states is closed however they could not get any info on when fixed and where. Called dealer where bought car and they state no recall…
Malibu while driving just has hot air blowing and while sitting room to dealership I bought it from and they can not duplicate the problem and says it is fine. It constantly blows hot air in 104 degree weather checked coolant and antifreeze and compressor still not working been trying to get it fixed but everyone…
Transmission
52 complaints · 15%Half of these problems showed up before 52,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Malibu. After fueling the vehicle, the contact started the engine and the gear shifter moved, but the gear indicator letters did not illuminate and the vehicle did not engage in gear. The vehicle had to be towed to the dealer (jimmy gray Chevrolet in south haven, mississippi) where it…
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving, the gear selector flashed, and the vehicle hesitated and stalled. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle. The vehicle was driven to cox Chevrolet (2900 cortex rd w, bradenton, fl 34207) where it was diagnosed that the transmission module failed and…
Brakes
45 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 56,000 miles. Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip.
Stabilitrak stability control system, anti lock brakes and wheel bearing. 2nd time I have had these lights come on, driving and tracking control kicked in and then the lights all appear. I paid to have it fixed, and they spliced into the wire, not covered under warranty according to care. Yet it is part of wiring…
Just like every other complaint for this model year - ABS/brake sils come on w/routine driving @40 MPH off highway and then service warnings about stabilitrak and brake systemscome on; this happened in february where the dealership claimed it was a cracked wheel hub (owned less than 1 year and not covered) and said it…
Stability control
31 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 68,500 miles.
Its a common problem I have seen that happened to me 2 months after buying this car. The rear wheel bearing and hub assembly in both wheels have gone bad and it cause the brake light and ABS light to come and repairs cost over 700 dollars. This problem is all over the internet and happens typically around 50,000 to…
On march 30th, my ABS lights came on my vehicle. I took my car to the dealership. I was told not to drive the vehicle. My car was serviced for the wheel bearings and ABS brake system $1085. After picking up my vehicle, I received a diagnostic report from onstar stating that my vehicle still had brake and ABS problems.…
Steering
26 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 36,500 miles.
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving 80 MPH and making a turn, the steering wheel was difficult to move. The contact restarted the vehicle, but it was unable to be driven above 20 MPH without the steering wheel locking up. Also, the "please service steering" warning indicator illuminated. The local…
Driving car on the expressway hit a puddle ABS light along with check stabil trak and check break assist system come on, few minutes down the road attempt to break and turn wheel neither work, hit guard rail l, after hitting guard rail another warning light saying service power steering, drive with care appears, took…
Fuel system
26 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 80,000 miles.
The engine variable timing oil control valve is malfunctioning as I have seen with thousands of others on the internet. Gm is no longer making the part. I was driving my car on a highway and the check engine light came on. The car drove normally, but when I attempted to accelerate to merge onto another highway, the…
I purchased my chevy Malibu brand new all maintenance has been done as recommended my the dealership now part #12633613 has went out and I have been told by the dealership and general motors that the part is not available for purchase meanwhile I am left with a car that can not be drove
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2014 Chevrolet Malibu recalls
Electrical: ignition
Risk: If the key is removed without the transmission in park, the vehicle may rollaway as occupants are exiting, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the key cylinder lock housing, free of charge. The recall began on october 14, 2016. Owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, buick 1-800-521-7300, and gmc 1-800-462-8782. Gm's number for this recall is 50490 and 50491.
Full defect summary
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 buick verano and 2016 chevrolet malibu as the electronic park lock lever may allow the ignition key to be removed without the transmission being in park. Also, certain 2013 buick encore, 2011 buick regal, 2013-2014 buick verano, 2011-2016 chevrolet cruze, 2010-2013 chevrolet equinox 2013-2015 chevrolet malibu, and 2011-2013 gmc terrain vehicles may have been serviced with similar defective replacement electronic park lock levers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 114, "theft protection and rollaway prevention."
Visibility and wipers: sun/moon roof assembly
Risk: The slide or tilt roof panel switch may inadvertently be pressed and the roof panel may auto-close unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a pinch injury.
Fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will update the body control module (BCM) software to remove auto-close feature for certain switch positions, free of charge. The recall began april 21, 2015. Owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. Gm's number for this recall is 15176.
Full defect summary
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 chevrolet malibu vehicles october 24, 2011, to march 5, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the slide or tilt switch for the roof panel may not be adequately recessed to prevent the switch from inadvertently being pressed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 118, "power-operated window, partition, and roof panel systems."
Brakes: vacuum
Risk: If the hydraulic boost assist is disabled, slowing or stopping the vehicle will require additional brake pedal effort and a lengthened stopping distance. Both of these effects increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will update the electronic brake control module software, free of charge. The recall began on july 3, 2014. Owners may contact general motors customer service at 1-800-222-1020. General motors number for this recall is 14201.
Full defect summary
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2014 chevrolet malibu vehicles manufactured june 12, 2013, through may 2, 2014, and equipped with a 2.5l engine with the auto stop/start option. The affected vehicles may experience a complete loss of brake vacuum assist, disabling the hydraulic boost assist. As such, these vehicles do not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 135, "light vehicle brake systems."
Brakes: disc
Risk: If a brake pad detaches from caliper, there may be a sudden reduction in braking, lengthening the distance required to stop the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front brake rotors, and install the correct rotors with new brake pads, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on june 20, 2014. Owners may contact general motors customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (buick) or 1-800-222-1020 (chevrolet). Gm's number for this recall is 14128.
Full defect summary
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2014 buick lacrosse vehicles manufactured january 29, 2014, through march 31, 2014 and 2014 chevrolet malibu vehicles manufactured february 7, 2014, through march 31, 2014, and equipped with 17 inch front brake rotors. The affected vehicles may have had brake rotors intended for the rear of the car accidentally installed on the front. The rear rotors, while the same diameter, are thinner and may result in a front brake pad detaching from the caliper.
Transmission: automatic transmission
Risk: If a vehicle's shift cable disengages from the transmission shift lever, a driver may be unable to shift gear positions and the indicated shift position may not represent the gear position the vehicle is in. Should a disengagement occur while the vehicle is being driven, when the driver goes to stop and park the vehicle, the driver may be able to shift the lever to the "park" position, but the vehicle transmission may not be in the "park" gear position. If the vehicle is not in the "park" position there is a risk the vehicle will roll away as the driver and other occupants exit the vehicle or
Fix: General motors will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace any affected transmission shift cable adjusters, free of charge. The recall began on april 10, 2014. Chevrolet owners may contact general motors at 1-800-222-1020, buick owners at 1-800-521-7300, and gmc owners at 1-800-462-8782. General motors' number associated with this recall is 14048.
Full defect summary
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2014 buick regal, lacrosse, verano, and enclave, and chevrolet impala, malibu, cruze, and traverse, and gmc acadia vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. In the affected vehicles, the transmission shift cable adjuster may disengage from the transmission shift lever. As such, these vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 102, "transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect." they also fail to conform to fmvss number 114, "theft protection and rollaway prevention."
Visibility and wipers: electrical heating element
Risk: The inability to turn on the windshield defroster may decrease the driver's visibility thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will update the electronic climate control module software, free of charge. The recall began during december 2013. Owners may contact gm at 1-800-521-7300. Gm's recall campaign number is 13380.
Full defect summary
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2014 chevrolet malibu vehicles manufactured june 12, 2013, through november 5, 2013. The heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) control in these vehicles may intermittently become inoperable when the vehicle is started, preventing the windshield defroster from working. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 103, "windshield defrosting and defogging systems."
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu
- What are the most common problems with the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (127 complaints, typically around 78,000 miles); electrical (86 complaints, typically around 64,500 miles); other or unspecified (54 complaints, typically around 65,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu have?
- 6 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from July 5, 2016 (electrical). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2014 a bad year for the Chevrolet Malibu?
- It is 18th of 26 Malibu model years by number of complaints, with 351 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.