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 at a glance
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2014 Chevrolet Malibu recalls 6
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…
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). …
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.
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…
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.
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.
2014 Chevrolet Malibu safety ratings
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
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.
What's a 2014 Chevrolet Malibu worth?
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2014 Chevrolet Malibu costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
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
2014 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles on record
2014 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ1G11H5SL7EF225787
2014 Chevrolet Malibu LT1G11C5SL9EF255078
2014 Chevrolet Malibu LT1G11E5SL9EF208031
2014 Chevrolet Malibu LS1G11B5SL7EF284789
2014 Chevrolet Malibu LS1G11B5SL5EF229340
2014 Chevrolet Malibu LT1G11E5SL6EF129934
2014 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ1G11H5SL4EF160154
2014 Chevrolet Malibu LT1G11C5SL8EF178493
2014 Chevrolet Malibu LT1G11C5SL9EF252147
2014 Chevrolet Malibu LS1G11B5SL8EF269525
2014 Chevrolet Malibu LT1G11E5SL8EF259066
2014 Chevrolet Malibu LT1G11E5SL3EU156620
2014 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ1G11H5SL9EF115307
2014 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ1G11H5SLXEF127532
2014 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ1G11H5SL0EF284423
2014 Chevrolet Malibu LT1G11E5SL5EF129164
2014 Chevrolet Malibu LT1G11E5SL8EF294657
2014 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ1G11H5SL0EU141340
2014 Chevrolet Malibu LT1G11C5SL2EF137373
2014 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ1G11H5SL7EF251029
2014 Chevrolet Malibu LS1G11B5SL7EF156715
2014 Chevrolet Malibu LS1G11B5SL5EF154610
2014 Chevrolet Malibu LT1G11C5SL3EF210041
2014 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ1G11H5SL6EF260899
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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.