Model year guide

2014 Chevrolet Malibu

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2014 Chevrolet Malibu is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 664 on record.

2014 Chevrolet Malibu — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2014 Chevrolet Malibu at a glance

Safety recalls6
Owner complaints363
Overall safety5 / 5 ★
Combined27 mpg
Typical price$14,160

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2014 Chevrolet Malibu recalls 6

Electrical System:ignition NHTSA Campaign #16V502000 · 05/07/2016

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…

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…

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc NHTSA Campaign #14V240000 · 08/05/2014

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 t…

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). …

Visibility:sun/moon Roof Assembly NHTSA Campaign #15V164000 · 23/03/2015

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-Operat…

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.

Power Train:automatic Transmission NHTSA Campaign #14V092000 · 21/02/2014

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 (FMV…

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 1-800-462-8…

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum NHTSA Campaign #14V247000 · 14/05/2014

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, …

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.

Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac System NHTSA Campaign #13V567000 · 13/11/2013

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 Vehicl…

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.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.

2014 Chevrolet Malibu common problems

The most-reported problem areas from 363 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
Fuel/propulsion System
Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.
Air Bags
Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
Vehicle Speed Control
Test cruise control and throttle response, and watch for any hesitation or unintended acceleration.
Service Brakes
Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.
Engine
Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.

2014 Chevrolet Malibu safety ratings

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu 4 DR FWD. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.

2014 Chevrolet Malibu MPG & running costs

Combined27 mpg
City23 mpg
Highway33 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$2,325

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

What's a 2014 Chevrolet Malibu worth?

Low
$10,900
Typical price
$14,160
High
$16,500

From 659 comparable 2014 Chevrolet Malibu listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2014 Chevrolet Malibu costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$11,625
Depreciation (5 yrs)$7,600
Total$19,225
Per mile$0.26

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($14,160) with the same model 5 model-years older ($6,548), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2014 Chevrolet Malibu trims & engines on record

Trims
LT · LTZ · LS · LS Fleet · 2LT · 1LT · Fleet/LS · LTZ (2LZ) · 3LT
Engines
2.5L 4-cyl · 2.0L 4-cyl

2014 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles on record

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2014 Chevrolet Malibu — frequently asked questions

Does the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu have any safety recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

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

Based on 363 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are electrical system, fuel/propulsion system, air bags.

What is the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu safety rating?

NHTSA gives the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu an overall crash-test rating of 5 out of 5 stars (frontal 5★, side 5★, rollover 4★).

What gas mileage does the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu at about 27 mpg combined (23 city / 33 highway).

How much is a 2014 Chevrolet Malibu worth?

Comparable 2014 Chevrolet Malibu listings run roughly $10,900–$16,500, typically around $14,160 (from 659 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.