Chevrolet Malibu ECO recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 87 owner complaints for the Chevrolet Malibu ECO (model years 2013–2014). The most reported problem area is electrical system (49 complaints), followed by engine (22 complaints).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2013 | 1 | 87 | 5 | 1 |
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Chevrolet Malibu ECO model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 49 | 1 of 2 | |
| Engine | 22 | 1 of 2 | |
| Steering | 16 | 1 of 2 | |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 12 | 1 of 2 | |
| Air bags | 10 | 1 of 2 |
All 1 recall
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13V173000 | May 6, 2013 | Electrical system | 2013 | 42,904 |
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 5 complaints and a fire in 1 complaint; 2 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.