Complaints by model year
Distinct federal complaints filed against each model year of the Chevrolet Malibu, to date. Hover a bar for the count. Older years have had longer to accumulate filings; the rankings below correct for that.
2000
2005
2010
2015
2020
2025
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
- 2010 Chevrolet Malibu - 981 complaints in its first 8 years (1,359 to date)
- 1998 Chevrolet Malibu - 874 complaints in its first 8 years (976 to date)
- 2009 Chevrolet Malibu - 850 complaints in its first 8 years (1,509 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
- 2015 Chevrolet Malibu - 241 complaints in its first 8 years (270 to date)
- 2003 Chevrolet Malibu - 289 complaints in its first 8 years (569 to date)
- 2014 Chevrolet Malibu - 289 complaints in its first 8 years (350 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Chevrolet Malibu | 10 | 10 | 1 |
| 2024 Chevrolet Malibu | 38 | 38 | 2 |
| 2023 Chevrolet Malibu | 66 | 66 | 2 |
| 2022 Chevrolet Malibu | 92 | 92 | 1 |
| 2021 Chevrolet Malibu | 87 | 87 | 2 |
| 2020 Chevrolet Malibu | 195 | 195 | 1 |
| 2019 Chevrolet Malibu | 188 | 188 | 1 |
| 2018 Chevrolet Malibu | 694 | 694 | 6 |
| 2017 Chevrolet Malibu | 700 | 684 | 4 |
| 2016 Chevrolet Malibu | 835 | 773 | 9 |
| 2015 Chevrolet Malibu | 270 | 241 | 3 |
| 2014 Chevrolet Malibu | 350 | 289 | 6 |
| 2013 Chevrolet Malibu | 835 | 714 | 10 |
| 2012 Chevrolet Malibu | 905 | 761 | 2 |
| 2011 Chevrolet Malibu | 976 | 771 | 3 |
| 2010 Chevrolet Malibu | 1,359 | 981 | 3 |
| 2009 Chevrolet Malibu | 1,509 | 850 | 5 |
| 2008 Chevrolet Malibu | 987 | 671 | 4 |
| 2007 Chevrolet Malibu | 977 | 658 | 3 |
| 2006 Chevrolet Malibu | 1,115 | 687 | 6 |
| 2005 Chevrolet Malibu | 975 | 495 | 3 |
| 2004 Chevrolet Malibu | 1,147 | 670 | 6 |
| 2003 Chevrolet Malibu | 569 | 289 | 2 |
| 2002 Chevrolet Malibu | 567 | 382 | 2 |
| 2001 Chevrolet Malibu | 721 | 495 | 2 |
| 2000 Chevrolet Malibu | 922 | 726 | 3 |
| 1999 Chevrolet Malibu | 789 | 662 | 1 |
| 1998 Chevrolet Malibu | 976 | 874 | 3 |
| 1997 Chevrolet Malibu | 443 | 389 | 4 |
| 1989 Chevrolet Malibu | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986 Chevrolet Malibu | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983 Chevrolet Malibu | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 1982 Chevrolet Malibu | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 1981 Chevrolet Malibu | 3 | 0 | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26V212000 | 2023-2025 | Back Over Prevention | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The rearview camera screen may display a distorted or blank image. |
| 24V575000 | 2024 | Equipment | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Cadillac XT4 and Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The vehicles may have the wrong owner's manual in the glove box. |
| 22V923000 | 2022-2023 | Structure | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. |
| 22V359000 | 2021 | Seats | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Malibu, 2022 Chevrolet Equinox, Blazer and Cadillac XT4 vehicles. |
| 21V00F000 | 2013 | Suspension | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Buick Lacrosse, 2012-2013 Buick Regal, and 2013 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles sold or ever registered in Connecticut, Delaware,... |
| 21V649000 | 2016-2021 | Seat Belts | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2021 Chevrolet Malibu and 2019-2021 Cadillac XT4 vehicles. |
| 21V633000 | 2013 | Suspension | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2013 Buick Regal, Chevrolet Malibu, and Buick Lacrosse vehicles sold or ever registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of... |
| 20V764000 | 2013 | Suspension | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Buick Regal, 2013 Chevrolet Malibu, and 2010-2013 Buick Lacrosse vehicles sold or ever registered in Connecticut, Delaware,... |
| 20V668000 | 2018 | Power Train | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Cruze and Buick LaCrosse, 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Terrain, 2018 Chevrolet Malibu,... |
| 19V642000 | 2018 | Fuel System, Gasoline | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles equipped with 1.5L turbo engines. |
| 19V019000 | 2010-2011 | Air Bags | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2011 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver frontal air bag, the air bag... |
| 18V576000 | 2018 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Equinox, Impala, Cruze, Volt and Bolt EV vehicles, GMC Terrain vehicles, Buick Lacrosse and Regal vehicles,... |
| 18V400000 | 2016-2018 | Air Bags | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. During servicing, a Passenger Presence System (PPS) may have been installed that was not... |
| 18V358000 | 2016-2018 | Fuel System, Gasoline | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 GMC Canyon, 2016-2017 Buick Envision, 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado and Malibu, 2017-2018 GMC Acadia, 2018 Buick LaCrosse,... |
| 16V870000 | 2017 | Air Bags | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017 Malibu vehicles manufactured on November 10, 2016. The right-hand rear side air bag inflator manifold may have insufficient welds. |
| 16V781000 | 2016 | Air Bags | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured November 18, 2015, to June 7, 2016. |
| 16V502000 | 2013-2016 | Power Train | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Buick Verano and 2016 Chevrolet Malibu as the electronic park lock lever may allow the ignition key to be removed... |
| 16V272000 | 2016 | Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured March 7, 2016, through March 12, 2016. |
| 16V151000 | 2016 | Air Bags | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016 Malibu vehicles manufactured February 16, 2016, to March 5, 2016. |
| 16V125000 | 2016 | Air Bags | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Colorado vehicles manufactured January 19, 2016, to February 2, 2016, Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured... |
| 16V084000 | 2016 | Electrical System | Genera Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Camaro, Malibu, Silverado and GMC Sierra vehicles. |
| 15V666000 | 2015 | Air Bags | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac XTS, Chevrolet Camaro, Equinox, Malibu, and GMC Terrain vehicles. |
| 15V269000 | 2011-2012 | Seat Belts | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured April 8, 2010, to October 11, 2012. |
| 15V245000 | 2013 | Power Train | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured April 10, 2012, to August 2, 2012. |
| 15V164000 | 2013-2015 | Visibility | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles October 24, 2011, to March 5, 2015. |
| 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... |
| 14V400000 | 1997-2003 | 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... |
| 14V252000 | 2004-2012 | 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... |
| 14V247000 | 2014 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured June 12, 2013, through May 2, 2014, and equipped with a 2.5L engine with the... |
| 14V240000 | 2014 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Buick Lacrosse vehicles manufactured January 29, 2014, through March 31, 2014 and 2014 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles... |