Complaints by model year
Federal complaints filed against each model year of the Chevrolet Malibu Classic. Hover a bar for the count.
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2007
2008
Three most-complained-about yearsAll other years
Which years to avoid
Ranked from the same federal record. Click any year for its full file.
Years to look at twice
- 2004 Chevrolet Malibu Classic - 144 complaints
- 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Classic - 123 complaints
- 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Classic - 36 complaints
Highest raw complaint counts. Counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
Quieter years
- 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Classic - 123 complaints
- 2004 Chevrolet Malibu Classic - 144 complaints
Fewest complaints among years with a meaningful record; the two newest model years are excluded because they have had little time to accumulate filings.
What fails, all years combined
Every model year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Classic | 36 | 0 |
| 2007 Chevrolet Malibu Classic | 16 | 0 |
| 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Classic | 123 | 1 |
| 2004 Chevrolet Malibu Classic | 144 | 1 |
| 2003 Chevrolet Malibu Classic | 18 | 0 |
| 2002 Chevrolet Malibu Classic | 21 | 0 |
| 2001 Chevrolet Malibu Classic | 17 | 0 |
| 2000 Chevrolet Malibu Classic | 13 | 0 |
| 1999 Chevrolet Malibu Classic | 5 | 0 |
| 1998 Chevrolet Malibu Classic | 10 | 0 |
| 1997 Chevrolet Malibu Classic | 3 | 0 |
Recall campaigns, all years
Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Recall repairs are free at the dealer.
| Campaign | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14V400000 | 2004-2005 | Electrical System | This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition ke |