Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2014 Chevrolet Malibu
NHTSA data on file today
The 2014 Chevrolet Malibu has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 351 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, for the 1 NHTSA-tested trim.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #16V502000 Key May Be Removed When Not In Park/FMVSS 114 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V164000 Roof Panel May Inadvertently Auto Close/FMVSS 118 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V247000 Loss of Brake Vacuum Assist/FMVSS 135 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V240000 Incorrect Brake Rotors may be Installed NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V092000 Broken Transmission Adjuster Cable/FMVSS 102/114 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V567000 Windshield Defrost Inoperative/FMVSS 103 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 125 complaints
- Electrical System 86 complaints
- Unknown or Other 54 complaints
- Power Train 52 complaints
- Service Brakes 42 complaints
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 31 complaints
Of the 351 complaints on file, 19 report a crash and 8 a fire; across all 351 complaints, owners report 17 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$9,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2014 Chevrolet Malibu has an average reliability rating due to a moderate number of complaints and six recall campaigns. Common issues include engine problems and electrical system failures, but the evidence is not overwhelmingly significant. Complaints about service brakes and power train are fairly frequent but not alarming. Overall, the data suggests typical reliability for this segment with somewhat anticipated maintenance costs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | 80,000–110,000 miles | $400–$1,500 | common |
| electrical system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $200–$800 | common |
| service brakes | 70,000–90,000 miles | $200–$600 | occasional |
| power train | 80,000–120,000 miles | $1,000–$2,500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Tire rotations and alignment
- Brake pad replacement
- Transmission fluid service
- Air filter replacement
- Coolant system maintenance
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine warning lights
- Stalling or misfiring
- Transmission slipping
- Brake pedal hardness
- Electrical malfunctions
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.