2014 Chevrolet Malibu Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 137 engine-related complaints for the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu, 39% of all 351 complaints filed for the year. Owners reported 6 fires, 2 crashes, and 1 injury tied to engine problems, with a median failure mileage of 75,000. No related recalls are listed for this area.
- Engine complaints
- 137
- 39% of 351
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 6
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 75,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Owners describe engine fires starting under the hood or in the engine bay, sometimes while the vehicle was parked and not running.
- Some drivers report the engine stalling or losing power at highway speed, in one case with a dash warning to "power down" before the vehicle decelerated and stalled.
- Several complaints describe unintended vehicle movement after braking to a stop, including the car creeping backward or lurching forward on its own.
- Owners report a grinding noise coming from the engine compartment during normal driving.
- One driver reported the engine needed full replacement after repeated stalling and warning lights, at a mileage below the median failure point.
- A few complaints mention the check engine light illuminating alongside unrelated shifting problems, with dealers unable to pinpoint the cause.
When 2014 Chevrolet Malibu engine complaints were filed
First complaint Mar 23, 2014, latest Jan 23, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by Malibu model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many engine complaints does the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu have?
- NHTSA lists 137 engine-related complaints for the 2014 Malibu, which is 39% of the 351 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu engine?
- No related recalls are listed for the engine area in the NHTSA data provided.
- At what mileage do 2014 Malibu engine problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure for engine-related complaints is 75,000 miles.
- Are engine fires a concern for the 2014 Malibu?
- NHTSA data shows 6 fires and 2 crashes tied to engine complaints for the 2014 Malibu, with 1 reported injury.