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2014 Chevrolet Malibu Fuel System Problems

NHTSA lists 26 Fuel System complaints for the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu, 7% of its 351 total complaints for the year. Median mileage at failure is 80,110 miles. No related recalls are listed for this fuel system issue.

Fuel System complaints
26
7% of 351
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
80,110 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

  • Owners report the fuel gauge reads less than a full tank even right after a complete fill-up at the pump.
  • Some drivers say real-world highway fuel economy runs well below the advertised EPA highway estimate, even after many months of driving.
  • Several owners describe the engine stalling or surging when pulling away from a stop, describing a feeling like the engine is starved of fuel, sometimes with trouble codes stored.
  • A few complaints tie the stalling and power-loss symptoms to the auto stop/start system failing to restart the engine cleanly.

When 2014 Chevrolet Malibu fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 10, 2015, latest Feb 14, 2026.

2014 Chevrolet Malibu fuel system complaints: complaints filed per month2Feb 2015Aug 2019Feb 2020Jun 2020Oct 2020May 2022Jun 2024Jul 2025
26 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2015 to Feb 2026; peak Feb 2015 (2).

Fuel System recalls for the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Fuel System complaints by Malibu model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200570 (7%)
  2. 200696 (9%)
  3. 200787 (9%)
  4. 200853 (5%)
  5. 200934 (2%)
  6. 201039 (3%)
  7. 201137 (4%)
  8. 201256 (6%)
  9. 201334 (4%)
  10. 201426 (7%)
  11. 201519 (7%)
  12. 201653 (6%)
  13. 201760 (9%)
  14. 2018101 (14%)
  15. 201918 (9%)
  16. 202018 (9%)
  17. 202110 (11%)
  18. 20229 (9%)
  19. 20238 (12%)
  20. 20242 (5%)
  21. 20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many fuel system complaints does the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu have?
NHTSA lists 26 Fuel System complaints for the 2014 Malibu, which is 7% of the 351 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu fuel system?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this fuel system problem area on the 2014 Malibu.
At what mileage do fuel system problems show up on the 2014 Malibu?
The median mileage at failure for Fuel System complaints on the 2014 Malibu is 80,110 miles.
What fuel system symptoms do 2014 Malibu owners report?
Owners describe an inaccurate fuel gauge after fill-ups, highway fuel economy lower than the EPA estimate, and stalling or surging that feels like fuel starvation.
Were there any crashes or fires linked to the fuel system complaints?
NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 0 fires among the 26 Fuel System complaints for the 2014 Malibu.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.