10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 5
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
38,061 miles

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problem #51

Aug 302020

Malibu

  • miles
Whenever a passenger rides in the front seat all electrical components lose proper function. Heating/air-conditioning does not work, multiple warning sensors go off, radio does not work, gas gauge does not work, speedometer does not work, blinkers do not work.

- Oak Creek, WI, USA

problem #50

Apr 132021

Malibu

  • 22,456 miles
Battery or engine compartment fire. See attachment.

- Washington, DC, USA

problem #49

Jan 042021

Malibu

  • 130,000 miles
When the auto stop kicks it at light the car shuts off completely and takes a few minutes to restart with multiple attempts to turn the key. This is a accident hazard and the 2014 Malibu have no option to turn off the auto stop like the newer cars.. been happening for a year

- Columbia, SC, USA

problem #48

Jan 272020

Malibu

  • 53,079 miles
When start stop was engaged at light the car shut off everything on the dash and radio went blank. It auto started and ac was no longer working. Afterwards I smelled a slight burning scent (in Louisiana traffic, I was unsure it was me) but car ran fine. When start stop engaged there was a longer than normal pause before would auto start would engage. It would intermittently fail to crank on occasion for a few key turns. Engine light came on. Trunk would mysteriously pop open. Started displaying two key fobs programmed, ABS stable track, reduced engine power, low battery and another thing I can't remember at start up. I changed the battery and alternator with new ones and the next day the instrument panel flickered as well as head lights. And when I was to take it in to dealership it had complete electrical failure. The dealership said it was the engine fuse block and replaced it. Now the engine light is still on and has a pause before it start. Will not send diagnostics to my Chevy app. Remote start is not working with eng light on. I told them I thought is was battery control module but he insisted that it was just the engine fuse block. I cannot explain the anxiety. And have told my family that if I die in that car to sue GM. There should be nothing wrong with this car at 6 years old. 53000 miles and is driven less than 50 miles a week.

- Lafayette, LA, USA

problem #47

Oct 052020

Malibu

  • 75,813 miles
While someone is in my passenger seat, ally gages will go to 0, (including while driving) the seat warms will turn off, also my stereo shuts down. I get a notification saying "service tire monitoring system", "service thief deterrent system" also something about the airbags.

- Pasadena, MD, USA

problem #46

Jan 142021

Malibu

  • 141,000 miles
My blower stopped working. I replaced the blower motor and resistor and noticed it had already been replaced. I bought the car brand new, so I'm guessing they caught a recall before they sold to me. After I replaced the blower motor and resistor, it worked for a couple months, and then stopped again. I've noticed people complaining of similar issues in online forums and am wondering if it's covered under some sort of recall or something. Please help.

- Smyrna, DE, USA

problem #45

Nov 232020

Malibu

  • 0 miles
The car will not start and messages popped up on the dashboard stating battery saver assist, power steering care, stabilock control.

- North Miami Beach, FL, USA

problem #44

Nov 112020

Malibu

  • 112,000 miles
Power steering randomly going out while driving then all warning lights come on dash and car stops accelerating. Shut car off and all lights turn off and car drives fine and then randomly comes on again while driving and power steering doesn't work nearly got in an accident. After reading many forums this seems to be a frequent problem that needs to be addressed by Chevy !! very very unsafe still can't solve how to fix the issues and have to drive children around!

- Peoria, AZ, USA

problem #43

Oct 152020

Malibu

  • miles
Key consisting becomes stuck in the ignition cylinder of my 2014 Chevrolet Malibu. The vehicle will not turn off due to the key being stuck in the ignition. This prevents the doors from being locked and increasing the chance of the vehicle being stolen. There are a multitude of videos for this issue online and all are associated with Chevrolet vehicles. This is a reoccurring issue with this make of vehicles.

- Fort Mitchell, AL, USA

problem #42

May 012020

Malibu

  • miles
The check engine light won't go off and there's only 78000 miles. The auto stop isn't working. The tracking light won't go of and the ABS light wont go off

- Crown Point, IN, USA

problem #41

Sep 112020

Malibu

  • miles
Service engine signal won't come off and my car won't cut off

- Rome, GA, USA

problem #40

Mar 172020

Malibu 4-cyl

  • miles
The cars stop start function is malfunctioning and will completely turn the car off when engaged. I have almost been rear ended twice in the last two weeks due to this. This happens anytime the function is engaged. I just purchased the car March 17,2020

- Kansas City, KS, USA

problem #39

Jun 222020

Malibu

  • 10 miles
The vehicle stops while in motion and in driving gear then wheel lock up. Making it unable to proceed to turn or drive. This does not matter if on highway or public street. Had to have car towed to cottmans and the mechanic stated that this issue is known and was covered by manufacturers under codes P0011 and P2646. Your assistance is needed with resolving this matter as my car is not driveable.

- St. Ann, MO, USA

problem #38

May 122020

Malibu

  • miles
My passenger front air bag isn't working and my electrical to my emc isn't working and when battery is unhooked the interior lights stay on I've had several sensors to go bad.

- Salyersville, KY, USA

problem #37

Apr 012020

Malibu

  • 79,000 miles
Ac and radio completely stopped working. No power whatsoever.

- Garland, TX, USA

problem #36

Jun 202019

Malibu

  • miles
When I come to a full stop at a red light or stop sign, when my car tries to use the auto stop feature the majority of the time it fails to start back on which causes it to fully turn off while the key is still turned and the car is in drive as if the car was still driving. I don't know what this problem is nor do I know what's causing it. I changed my spark plugs thinking that might of been the problem but it still continues to do the same malfunction. Please help.

- Miami Gardens, FL, USA

problem #35

Jan 142020

Malibu

  • 107,000 miles
Control panned for the 2014 Chevy Malibu that controls heating A/C defrosting ect does not work. All of the lights went off and none of the controls are operational

- Altoona, PA, USA

problem #34

Apr 012019

Malibu

  • 40,000 miles
The engine light came on with AP2646 code. After attempting to repair, and the code remaining I attempted to find part 12633613. Unable to locate the part I brought it in to a garage. They replaced the same part I had already replaced, and still the engine light remained. They were also unable to locate the referenced part online or through a dealership (mangino Chevrolet). I contacted several dealerships and GM, the party is discontinued and back ordered at parts stores and dealerships. Without this part, the car can not be inspected and becomes a safety issue, and S legal issue of continued to operate on the road (in NY and elsewhere I imagine). The part is faulty on many cars if the back order is an accurate indication. Although it does not prevent safe operation of the car, the car can not be inspected overall for safety until the engine light is fixed.

- Fort Johnson, NY, USA

problem #33

Dec 212019

Malibu

  • 109,000 miles
When my auto stop function initiates my battery loses power and cuts off my car completely.

- Dallas, TX, USA

problem #32

Nov 162019

Malibu

  • 170,000 miles
The contact owned a 2014 Chevrolet Malibu. Approximately one hour after parking the vehicle, flames were present under the hood of the vehicle. The fire department was called and extinguished the flames. The vehicle was destroyed. A fire report was filed. The cause of the fire was not determined. Cannon motors (69900 highway 82 West, greenwood, ms) and the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 170,000.

- Yazoo City, MS, USA

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