2014 Chevrolet Malibu Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 3%of 351 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 20,250miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the body and structure of the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu, 3% of the 351 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,250 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“A lady ran a red light and t-boned my chevy Malibu on the drivers side as I was proceeding through the intersection. Airbags did not deploy. My head slammed in to the drivers side window. Drivers side door was smashed in. The car had to be towed because it couldn't be driven. I have a concussion that's lasted for 2 weeks and body pain from the accident. Shouldn't the airbags have deployed?”
NHTSA complaint #10894412, filed 2016-08, 14,500 miles“The trunk of my Malibu opens by itself. This has happened twice now, the first time I thought that maybe I or my children accidentally pushed the trunk release button on the remote key. But the second time this happened this could not be the case. I saw on forums that this issue is happening to others as well.”
NHTSA complaint #10689810, filed 2015-02, 26,000 miles“Driving 12/18 beltline east bound. Between south town exit and monona drive exit. Debis in road hit by truck lic#dg93483 that came up and hit the right front end passanger side of vechile. Cracked headline and front bumper dented as well as paint all scratched! Called non emergency poile and they told me to fill out this form to report.”
NHTSA complaint #10819419, filed 2016-01, 35,000 miles“Two times impacted by behind when stopped due to traffic, follower card did not noticed in time due to stop light not lit. Same scenario in both cases. Need advise on GM recalls for medical expenses coverage.”
NHTSA complaint #10672887, filed 2015-01, 5,000 miles“A manufacturers defect of insufficient front end ground ceiling height in 2014 Chevrolet malibus equipped with 16 tires. Whereas, 2014 Chevrolet malibus equipped with 18 tires do have sufficient ceiling height to safely park in a public or private parking lot, that has parking space bumper stoppers. These parking space bumper stoppers are located in public parking lots as in walmart, post office, shopping centers, malls, food stores, airports, etc. You name it, wherever there is are public parking spaces, a motorist will be confronted with a parking space bumper stoppers. …”
NHTSA complaint #10667961, filed 2014-12, 50 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11014171Jan 31, 2025This service bulletin provides information on proper use of floor mats.
- 11011709Nov 5, 2024This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 11009764Sep 21, 2024This service bulletin provides information on Concerns or Questions Regarding Installation of Dealer Installed Accessories.
- 10250244Jan 18, 2024This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 10239124Jun 30, 2023This service bulletin provides information on Paintless Dent Repair Process.
- 10235561Apr 4, 2023This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | 3% |
| 2022 | 2 | 2% |
| 2021 | 2 | 2% |
| 2020 | 2 | 1% |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 | 7 | 1% |
| 2017 | 19 | 3% |
| 2016 | 40 | 5% |
| 2015 | 13 | 5% |
| 2014 | 11 | 3% |
| 2013 | 25 | 3% |
| 2012 | 16 | 2% |
| 2011 | 19 | 2% |
| 2010 | 44 | 3% |
| 2009 | 31 | 2% |
| 2008 | 21 | 2% |
| 2007 | 6 | 1% |
| 2006 | 6 | 1% |
| 2005 | 12 | 1% |
| 2004 | 8 | 1% |
| 2003 | 9 | 2% |
| 2002 | 12 | 2% |
| 2001 | 14 | 2% |
| 2000 | 25 | 3% |
| 1999 | 20 | 3% |
| 1998 | 18 | 2% |
| 1997 | 13 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu
125 complaintsElectrical system
86 complaintsOther or unknown
54 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
52 complaintsBrakes
45 complaintsElectronic stability control
31 complaintsFuel system
26 complaintsSteering
26 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
21 complaintsWheels
18 complaintsVehicle speed control
17 complaintsAir bags
16 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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