2014 Chevrolet Malibu Eco Problems
- Complaints
- 12filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 57,150miles, 12 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 / 5stars overall
- EPA fuel economy
- —not in EPA data
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu Eco (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu Eco. The part named most often is electronic stability control, with 5 complaints (42% of the total), followed by brakes (4) and other or unknown (3). 12 of the complaints include a mileage, and 42% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 57,150 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 322 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 4 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Brakes4 33%
- Other or unknown3 25%
- Electrical system2 17%
- Engine2 17%
- Wheels1 8.3%
Example complaints
Electronic stability control: “I have a 2014 malibu that has around 86000 and as I was driving the car all of a sudden started jerking and my power locks were going up and down continuously along with a message that says service power steering, drive with care. After I came to a stop, pulled over to tun off the ignition, my radio was still on even after I open the door with the keys out of the ingnition. I am extremely frustrated with this problem and I attached an image of the message. I really hope that GM has a resolution for this.”
NHTSA complaint #11014118, filed 2017-08, 85,980 milesBrakes: “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 have the lights looked at, and was told the ABS sensor reads a strip on the wheel bearing hub and that strip was chipped off. They had to replace the whole hub which is costly. It is now the beginning of april, and the light just came back on. …”
NHTSA complaint #11194144, filed 2019-04, 31,500 milesOther or unknown: “My vehicle at high revs will not shift gears it then begins to stall and lose speed. I had the issue inspected by my dealers auto shop and they told me I had a blockage in my catalytic converter. No code has appeared for this issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11145029, filed 2018-11, 97,000 milesElectrical system: “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.”
NHTSA complaint #11114307, filed 2018-07, 63,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
42% of the 12 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 31,500 and 85,980 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu Eco. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malibu Eco Eassist · sedan FWD | ★★★★★ | 5 / 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · 11.1% risk |
Neighbouring years: 2013: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu Eco in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 322 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11037555Sep 26, 2026Other or unknown. This PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it.
- 11037253Sep 4, 2026Other or unknown. This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- 11030974Apr 1, 2026Other or unknown. This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.
- 11030092Mar 9, 2026Other or unknown. This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a Technical Assistance Case in CX Connect.
- 11030091Mar 9, 2026Other or unknown. This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- 11027601Jan 8, 2026Other or unknown. This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- 11025755Nov 20, 2025Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple repair attempts that are being performed on customer’s vehicles that exhibit…
- 11023091Sep 9, 2025Other or unknown. New Vehicle Monitoring Programs Section in IVH
- 11024324Sep 4, 2025Electrical system, Fuel system. This Warranty Administration service bulletin provides Lithium-Ion battery Exchange Process and Transaction Submission information.
- 11022084Aug 14, 2025Other or unknown. This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
Other model years of the Chevrolet Malibu Eco
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 12 | 57,150 | 0 | 5 | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2013 | 87 | 53,469 | 1 | 5 | — | Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years) | Stable |
All Chevrolet Malibu Eco model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu Eco have?
NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu Eco as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu Eco is reported most often?
Electronic stability control is named most often, in 5 complaints (42% of the total), followed by brakes with 4.
Has the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu Eco been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How did the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu Eco do in NHTSA crash tests?
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu Eco 5 out of 5 stars overall. Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.
At what mileage are problems with the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu Eco reported?
Among the 12 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 57,150 miles and the middle half falls between 31,500 and 85,980 miles; 42% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.