Complaints by model year
Distinct federal complaints filed against each model year of the Chevrolet Malibu Maxx, to date. Hover a bar for the count. Older years have had longer to accumulate filings; the rankings below correct for that.
2004
2005
2006
2007
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
- 2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx - 275 complaints in its first 8 years (434 to date)
- 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx - 225 complaints in its first 8 years (326 to date)
- 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx - 191 complaints in its first 8 years (270 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
- 2007 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx - 36 complaints in its first 8 years (44 to date)
- 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx - 191 complaints in its first 8 years (270 to date)
- 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx - 225 complaints in its first 8 years (326 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
Every model year
| Model year | Complaints to date | Within 8 years | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx | 44 | 36 | 3 |
| 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx | 270 | 191 | 4 |
| 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx | 326 | 225 | 3 |
| 2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx | 434 | 275 | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15V064000 | 2006-2007 | Steering | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 Chevrolet Malibu and Malibu Maxx vehicles manufactured April 1, 2006, to June 30, 2006, and 2006-2007 Pontiac G6... |
| 14V252000 | 2004-2007 | Vehicle Speed Control | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2012 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured May 16, 2003, through October 11, 2012, 2004-2007 Malibu Maxx vehicles... |
| 14V224000 | 2004-2007 | Power Train | General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on April 29, 2014, that they are recalling 56,214 model year 2007 and 2008 Saturn Aura vehicles. |
| 14V153000 | 2004-2006 | Steering | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 and 2008-2009 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004-2006 Malibu Maxx, 2009-2010 HHR (non-turbo), 2010 Cobalt, 2008-2009 Saturn... |