Chevrolet Malibu Eco Complaints by Model Year, Highest and Lowest Years & Recalls

Complaints by model year

Distinct federal complaints filed against each model year of the Chevrolet Malibu Eco, to date. Hover a bar for the count. Older years have had longer to accumulate filings; the rankings below correct for that.

2013

2014

Highest totals within an 8-year windowAll other years

Model years compared

Ranked from the same federal record on an equal exposure window. Click any year for its full file.

Highest complaint totals

2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco - 85 complaints in its first 8 years (87 to date)
2014 Chevrolet Malibu Eco - 12 complaints in its first 8 years (12 to date)

Ranked on distinct complaints filed within eight years of the model year, so old and new years get the same exposure window. Not adjusted for sales volume; a best-selling year files more complaints at the same failure rate.

Lowest totals among mature years

2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco - 85 complaints in its first 8 years (87 to date)

Same eight-year window, among model years old enough to have completed it and with at least 25 complaints in it. Model years before 1990 are excluded because the federal file begins in 1995. A low total is not proof of reliability.

What owners report, all years combined

Electrical system

Engine & cooling

Stability control

Steering

Brakes

Air bags

Every model year

Model year	Complaints to date	Within 8 years	Recalls
2014 Chevrolet Malibu Eco	12	12	0
2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco	87	85	1

Recall campaigns, all years

Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN.

Campaign	Years	Component	Summary
13V173000	2013	Electrical System	General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 and 2013 Buick LaCrosse and Regal, and model year 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco vehicles equipped with eAssist.