2014 Chevrolet Malibu Engine Problems
- 45
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 45 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- check engine · 16 records
- engine light · 12 records
- light came · 11 records
- rocker solenoid · 6 records
- engine power · 6 records
- wheel bearings · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 15 |
| 1–30k mi | 10 |
| 30–60k mi | 10 |
| 100–150k mi | 5 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
My car cuts off at lights . These problems are in the drive shaft . The vvt thing.
ODI 11141671
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Power Train
Actuator left and right sides, steering something was diagnosed by pep boys, winsheild wiper issues, brake problems, engine overheating and requires coolant several times a year. Some issues still occurring, some problems where fixed by rick hendricks chevrolet in the month of december 2017.
ODI 11075500
Engine · Power Train · Service Brakes
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 had the stability track fixed twice, transmission was leaking (covered under a recall). Wheel bearings in rear both sides have been replaced before 80000 miles. Wiring harness to wheels, the dealer ship had to splice ( i still cant see how wiring harness is not a…
ODI 11051839
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* 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 the accelerator pedal was depressed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The contact performed a diagnostic test, which indicated that the generator battery control module failed. The contact replaced the battery. Some time after the battery replacement, the…
ODI 11046390
Electrical System · Engine · Unknown Or Other
Malibu while driving just has hot air blowing and while sitting room to dealership i bought it from and they can not duplicate the problem and says it is fine. It constantly blows hot air in 104 degree weather checked coolant and antifreeze and compressor still not working been trying to get it fixed but everyone cannot duplicate the problem
ODI 11112855
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
I have been having problems with my 14 malibu every since i bought it certified pre-owned from the dealer. The car rpm will get stuck around 3000 if i'm cruising and press the brakes to decelerate which has caused me several time to have to pull to the side of off the road so that i don't hit anything. In order to make it stop i have to press brakes then press the gas to make the rpm act right. It has always had a…
ODI 11015117
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Service Brakes
Since i have purchased this vehicle i have had issue after issue with trim, abs, stability track, heating system, transmission, and wheel bearings. I have had the stability track fixed twice, transmission was leaking (covered under a recall). Wheel bearings in rear both sides have been replaced before 80000 miles. Wiring harness to wheels, the dealer ship had to splice ( i still cant see how wiring harness is not a…
ODI 10943921
Engine · Power Train · Suspension
Tl* 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 taken to jack taylor toyota (3750 jefferson davis hwy, alexandria, va 22305), but the cause of the failure could not be determined or duplicated. The vehicle was taken to radley chevrolet (3670 jefferson davis hwy, fredericksburg, va 22408) where it was…
ODI 11073826
Engine
Takata recall. Started my malibu to run some errands and the stabilitrk light came on and it said reduced engine power. This is a 2014 malibu lt. After driving it , the stabilitrk light went off but the light for the reduced engine power is still on. The car is not running the way it should. I have it scheduled for a diagnostics. Seems this is an issue with gm. When driving the car had no power and this happened on…
ODI 10846495
Engine
2014 malibu has the 2.5l ecotec engine equipped with start/stop technology when i stop/brake the engine only shut lest than 10% of time. Have had into the dealer two times for this they said all in spec. The malibu stops/starts so infrequently that it surprises me when it does shut off.
ODI 10783657
Electronic Stability Control · Engine
While driving over 65 mph on the expressway, my vehicle began to vibrate heavily and then stopped accelerating. The engine cut off (auto start/ stop feature) and after a few seconds, came back on. I was able to get over to the shoulder, but the vehicle would not go over 10 mph. The car had to be towed to the dealership.
ODI 10778224
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 chevrolet malibu. While driving 45 mph, the vehicle failed to accelerate and the engine rpm's increased. In addition, the vehicle jerked violently. The vehicle was stopped and failed to reverse. The vehicle was restated and jerked into gear. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate…
ODI 10672258
Electrical System · Engine
Hendrick chevrolet norfolk virginia dealer service found gm history code dtc u0121 for this failure. My 2014 chevrolet malibu suddenly and fully ceased operating while stopping at a traffic red light in downtown norfolk va; even lost all electrical including the emergency / hazard light not operating. The car went completely dead while taking foot off of brake and pressing on gas pedal after traffic light turned…
ODI 10650651
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while the vehicle parked, there was an abnormal noise coming from the vehicle and suddenly engulfed into flames. The fire department extinguished the fire. A police report was filed. The fire department determined that the fire started from the engine. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure mileage was…
Fire reported
ODI 10627275
Engine · Power Train · Service Brakes
The auto stop/start fail two time the check engine light came on took it in two time to get it fixed . When driving it will down shift when i take my foot of the gas. *tr
ODI 10610701
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
I just purchased a 2014 malibu on 04- 22 for my daughter. Due to my daughter telling me that the brakes felt mushy in her car i decided to test drive it myself. While driving down my street at approx. 25mph with the brake slightly depressed, the transmission shifted unexpectedly and the engine seem to rev up. This made the vehicle that much harder to control and stop. This has to be looked into a.s.a.p. I do not…
ODI 10585127
Engine
There is a grinding noise coming from the engine compartment. I do believe there are other complaints on this same issue. *tr
ODI 10585129
Engine
As i was driving and come to a stop light, my vehicle cut off and once i let off the brake, to go, the car started back without me doing anything. When i was at the drive thru window, my foot was on the brake and i was still in drive mode, the car cut off, and when i let of the brake slightly the vehicle started all by itself. Both incidents happened a week apart. *tr
ODI 10574229
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate and there was a sudden increase in engine rpms. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician was unable to detect a failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 6,800 and the current was 7,100. Updated 8/11/14*cn updated 08/23/2017*ct
ODI 10606196
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while braking to a complete stop, the vehicle engaged into sleep mode. Once the contact released the brakes, the vehicle started to slowly reverse. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacture was notified and was advised that the vehicle was designed to function in the manner it did. The failure mileage was 500 and the current…
ODI 10575953