Chevrolet Malibu Classic recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 229 owner complaints for the Chevrolet Malibu Classic (model years 2000–2005, 2007–2008). The most reported problem area is electrical system (111 complaints), followed by steering (50 complaints).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 0 | 21 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2007 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2005 | 1 | 92 | 6 | 1 | |
| 2004 | 1 | 116 | 8 | 2 | |
| 2003 | 0 | 16 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2002 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2001 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2000 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 0 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2004 (116), 2005 (92) and 2008 (21). Among model years at least two years old, the 2000 has the fewest complaints on file (11).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Chevrolet Malibu Classic model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 111 | 3 of 8 | |
| Steering | 50 | 3 of 8 | |
| Exterior lighting | 18 | 3 of 8 | |
| Engine | 15 | 3 of 8 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 12 | 3 of 8 |
All 1 recall
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14V400000 | Jul 3, 2014 | Electrical system: ignition | 2004–2005 | 5,877,718 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 16 complaints and a fire in 3 complaints; 19 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.