How many Structure & Body complaints does the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu have?

NHTSA lists 18 Structure & Body complaints for the 2014 Malibu, which is 5% of the 351 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu's body or structure?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2014 Malibu.

At what mileage do these structure and body problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2014 Malibu is 33,000 miles.

What kind of structure and body problems do 2014 Malibu owners report?

Owners describe trunk lids popping open unprompted, water leaking into the trunk and taillight compartments, window trim coming loose, and seat frame welds failing.

How does the 2014 Malibu compare to other years for this problem area?

The 2014 Malibu's 5% share of complaints in Structure & Body is lower than earlier years like 2010-2013, which each ran 6%, and close to 2016 and 2017 at 6% and 3%.

2014 Chevrolet Malibu Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA lists 18 Structure & Body complaints for the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu, 5% of that year's 351 total complaints. Reported issues include trunk lids opening on their own, water leaking into the trunk and taillight areas, window trim separating, and seat frame welds failing. No related recalls are listed for this area.

Structure & Body complaints: 18; 5% of 351
Crashes reported: 3
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 33,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

Trunk lid opens on its own while parked or driving, sometimes repeatedly, even when the remote release was not pressed.
Water intrudes into the trunk spare-tire well or rear taillight compartment with no warning light triggered.
Chrome trim on the driver's side window separates while driving at highway speed.
Welds on the front and rear seat cross-bars fail to fully penetrate, letting the driver's seat lean toward the center console and rock back and forth.
Owners report body panels not lining up and paint peeling or looking dirty shortly after purchase, alongside unrelated electrical shutdowns.

When 2014 Chevrolet Malibu body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 3, 2014, latest Dec 23, 2024.

18 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2014 to Dec 2024; peak Jun 2021 (2).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Structure & Body complaints by Malibu model year

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

201079 (6%)
201158 (6%)
201253 (6%)
201347 (6%)
201418 (5%)
201522 (8%)
201647 (6%)
201724 (3%)
20189 (1%)
20193 (2%)
20202 (1%)
20213 (3%)
20222 (2%)
20232 (3%)
20242 (5%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many Structure & Body complaints does the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu have?: NHTSA lists 18 Structure & Body complaints for the 2014 Malibu, which is 5% of the 351 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu's body or structure?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2014 Malibu.
At what mileage do these structure and body problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2014 Malibu is 33,000 miles.
What kind of structure and body problems do 2014 Malibu owners report?: Owners describe trunk lids popping open unprompted, water leaking into the trunk and taillight compartments, window trim coming loose, and seat frame welds failing.
How does the 2014 Malibu compare to other years for this problem area?: The 2014 Malibu's 5% share of complaints in Structure & Body is lower than earlier years like 2010-2013, which each ran 6%, and close to 2016 and 2017 at 6% and 3%.