2014 Chevrolet Malibu Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

125Engine complaints

35.8%Of all 349 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ENGINE125 · 35.8%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM82 · 23.5%

Unspecified / other54 · 15.5%

POWER TRAIN49 · 14%

SERVICE BRAKES42 · 12%

Share of the 349 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu overview page.

What owners report

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR PASSENGER WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS…”NHTSA complaint 11073826 — filed 02/20/2018

“INCE I HAVE PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE I HAVE HAD ISSUE AFTER ISSUE WITH TRIM, ABS, STABILITY TRACK, HEATING SYSTEM, TRANSMISSION, AND WHEEL BEARINGS. I HAVE…”NHTSA complaint 11051839 — filed 12/01/2017

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE VEHICLE WENT INTO AUTO STOP MODE AND FAILED TO START WHEN…”NHTSA complaint 11046390 — filed 11/15/2017

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu have engine problems?

Engine is the most-reported problem area on the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu: 125 of 349 complaints on file (35.8%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu have in total?

349 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 19 involved a crash, 8 involved a fire, 17 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.