AI Damage2014 Chevrolet Malibu ECO: common problems
Owners of the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu ECO filed 12 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electronic stability control and service brakes. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 12
What fails most often
- 1 Electronic stability control 42% of all complaints
- 2 Service brakes 33% of all complaints
- 3 Electrical system 17% of all complaints
- 4 Engine 17% of all complaints
- 5 Powertrain 8% of all complaints
- 6 Visibility 8% of all complaints
- 7 Wheels 8% of all complaints
- Electronic stability control: 5 complaints (42% of all).
- Service brakes: 4 complaints (33% of all).
- Electrical system: 2 complaints (17% of all).
- Engine: 2 complaints (17% of all).
- Powertrain: 1 complaints (8% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 12 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electronic stability control | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 3 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
The contact stated while stopped at traffic light the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after approximately an hour. An unknown dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacture was notified of the failure however, no assistance provided. The failure mileage was 120,000.
Brake light came on. Throttle body and valve replaced. Happened again six months later - same warning lights came on abs and stabilitrak. Two wheel sensors were replaced. Lights still on. Did not fix problem. Now dealer says "electronic brake module" is out. Abs control module part number was listed as the fix.
Within the last month and a half, my 2014 chevrolet malibu has had the abs and stabiltrak services lights come on twice. My vehicle is currently at 31,500 miles. Mid-february, I was driving 25 mph down a side street to work, and the lights just popped on., I took my car into a chevrolet dealer to have the lights…
When cold going up hill and some times on level ground it jerks hard , like it's trying to go into another gear till warms up . Going up hill every day I drive it , it does it. It's been took to dealer and they can't fine anything what is causing it. No, codes is coming up .
This has happened numerous times, with passengers to assure me that the brakes were, in deed, making this noise and causing the car to jerk at times. I have had the car back to the dealership several times and they can not find the problem.
Auto stop start malfunctions when stopping at stop light, causing the vehicle to completely shut off and restart. Check engine light is on with code p305f coming up.
Vehicle heating and a/c quit working. Vehicle had a recall back in 2014 where hvac module was reprogrammed. During that time none of the controls for hvac seemed to have any power (no lights). During current issue all the lights still light up on the controls, but the blower motor does not function.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 10,162 of 36,659 model years in the NHTSA data (top 28% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Malibu ECO has 50 complaints (2 years in the data). This year has 12, below average.
What to check before buying
- Electronic stability control. ABS/ESC sensors, steering angle, codes after suspension repair.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu ECO?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electronic stability control, service brakes, electrical system. Total complaints: 12. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: jerking, harsh shifts (50%), warning lights, check engine (42%), stalls while driving (25%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu ECO?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2014 Chevrolet Malibu ECO from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2014 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-06.