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2014 Chevrolet Malibu Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2014 Chevrolet Malibu has 66 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu

Electrical
73
Engine
66
Other
53
Powertrain
52
Steering
25
Visibility
18
Wheels
16
Brakes
14
Airbags
8
Suspension
8
Structure
7
Speed Control
6
Seats
3
Seat Belts
3
Lights
3
Tires
3

66

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Apr 30, 2025ENGINEThe contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed sp...
Apr 3, 2025ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that upon driving four miles at approxi...
Dec 2, 2024ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMP0420 code
Jun 8, 2024ENGINEWhen the Auto Start/Stop engages at a stop sign or light it causes the car to turn off. I have troub...
May 4, 2024ENGINEReduced power and coolant system My safety was put a risk when my car stop on me in the middle of tr...
May 1, 2024ENGINEmy car which i own shuts down while driving its showing po6dc on code reader
Mar 11, 2024ENGINEWhile driving 60 MPH on the highway my car started stuttering then lost all power. It threw 3 codes ...
Jul 1, 2023ENGINEVariable valve timing system Rocker arm oil control valve solenoid Need help asap! My car is un...
Feb 23, 2023ENGINEThe contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 5 M...
Feb 13, 2023ENGINEMy 2014 Chevrolet Malibu has been shutting off quite frequently in traffic. Causing danger to my fa...
Aug 19, 2022ENGINEStop/Start doesn’t work at least 20% of the time, leaving me stalled in the middle of the road, unti...
May 13, 2022ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, she saw smoke com...
May 9, 2022ENGINEMy auto start/stop feature failed to engage properly. The safety of myself and my family have been p...
Mar 30, 2022ENGINEThe contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, t...
Mar 17, 2022ENGINERocker Arm Control Valves and solenoid . Check engine light came on
Mar 1, 2022ENGINEThe vehicles "Auto Off" feature, which shuts the engine off when stopped at red-lights, fails to res...
Feb 9, 2022ENGINEAs I was driving, “Engine Power Reduced” came up on my dashboard. Then my vehicle slowed down and wo...
Jan 13, 2022ENGINE2014 Chevy Malibu has a start/ stop feature that doesn't work. When stopping the car shuts off compl...
Nov 14, 2021ENGINEThe contact owned a 2014 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that after he replaced his radiator, h...
Oct 1, 2021ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMAutomatic Start/Stop feature is faulty! When it activates, it prevents the engine from restarting fo...

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