2014 CHEVROLET MALIBU Structurebody Problems

10 NHTSA complaints on file

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Structurebody Issues in the 2014 CHEVROLET MALIBU

10 structurebody complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2014 CHEVROLET MALIBU. Of these, 2 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.

10
Complaints
2
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Structurebody Complaints

#11421170 | Fire
GOV vehicle was traveling north on the Baltimore Washington Parkway near Interstate 695. The steering and brakes failed, and the driver moved the vehicle safely to the shoulder and exited the vehicle. The vehicle began to smoke and caught fire. The Traction control , steering, brake and ABS warning lamps appeared.
#11205808 |
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WATER LEAKED INTO THE REAR PASSENGER TAIL LIGHT COMPARTMENT. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,000.
#11083241 |
TATATA RECALL CAR FILLS WITH WATER, TRUNK AND FLOOR BOARDS.
#10894412 | Crash
A LADY RAN A RED LIGHT AND T-BONED MY CHEVY MALIBU ON THE DRIVERS SIDE AS I WAS PROCEEDING THROUGH THE INTERSECTION. AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. MY HEAD SLAMMED IN TO THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW. DRIVERS SIDE DOOR WAS SMASHED IN. THE CAR HAD TO BE TOWED BECAUSE IT COULDN'T BE DRIVEN. I HAVE A CONCUSSION THAT'S LASTED FOR 2 WEEKS AND BODY PAIN FROM THE ACCIDENT. SHOULDN'T THE AIRBAGS HAVE DEPLOYED?
#10850034 |
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE OBSERVING INSIDE THE TRUNK OF THE VEHICLE, WHITE WATER WAS DISCOVERED INSIDE THE SPARE TIRE WELL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED ORE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 44,000.
#10819419 |
DRIVING 12/18 BELTLINE EAST BOUND. BETWEEN SOUTH TOWN EXIT AND MONONA DRIVE EXIT. DEBIS IN ROAD HIT BY TRUCK LIC#DG93483 THAT CAME UP AND HIT THE RIGHT FRONT END PASSANGER SIDE OF VECHILE. CRACKED HEADLINE AND FRONT BUMPER DENTED AS WELL AS PAINT ALL SCRATCHED! CALLED NON EMERGENCY POILE AND THEY TOLD ME TO FILL OUT THIS FORM TO REPORT.
#10672887 | Crash
TWO TIMES IMPACTED BY BEHIND WHEN STOPPED DUE TO TRAFFIC, FOLLOWER CARD DID NOT NOTICED IN TIME DUE TO STOP LIGHT NOT LIT. SAME SCENARIO IN BOTH CASES. NEED ADVISE ON GM RECALLS FOR MEDICAL EXPENSES COVERAGE. *TR
#10667961 |
A MANUFACTURERS DEFECT OF INSUFFICIENT FRONT END GROUND CEILING HEIGHT IN 2014 CHEVROLET MALIBUS EQUIPPED WITH 16" TIRES. WHEREAS, 2014 CHEVROLET MALIBUS EQUIPPED WITH 18" TIRES DO HAVE SUFFICIENT CEILING HEIGHT TO SAFELY PARK IN A PUBLIC OR PRIVATE PARKING LOT, THAT HAS PARKING SPACE BUMPER STOPPERS. THESE PARKING SPACE BUMPER STOPPERS ARE LOCATED IN PUBLIC PARKING LOTS AS IN WALMART, POST OFFICE, SHOPPING CENTERS, MALLS, FOOD STORES, AIRPORTS, ETC. YOU NAME IT, WHEREVER THERE IS ARE PUBLIC PARKING SPACES, A MOTORIST WILL BE CONFRONTED WITH A PARKING SPACE BUMPER STOPPERS. HOWEVER, 2014 CHEVROLET MALIBUS EQUIPPED WITH 16" TIRES, WILL ENCOUNTER FRONT END BUMPER DAMAGE AS THE CHEVROLET MALIBUS CEILING HEIGHT OF ONLY 5.5 INCHES, WHERE STANDARD PARKING SPACE BUMPER STOPPERS ARE 6 TO 7 INCHES HIGH. THIS MANUFACTURERS DEFECT CAUSES THE FRONT BUMPER LOCATED BY THE BLACK RUBBER MOLDING TO BE PONE FOR DAMAGED ALONG WITH THE BLACK RUBBER...
#10651539 |
THIS CAR HAS BEEN DAMAGED FROM THE DAY WE PURCHASED IT, WE WERE FINALLY TOLD IT WAS MORE THAN LIKELY TIED DOWN TOO TIGHT ON THE DELIVERY TRUCK. IT HAS MANY ISSUES SUCH AS THE BODY DOESN'T LINE UP, THE ELECTRONICS ARE BAD AND THE CARE HAS SHUT DOWN GOING DOWN THE FREEWAY TWICE, THE PAINT IS DIRTY AND PEELING, THE GM REP SAID THERE WAS NOTHING THEY CAN DO TO FIX THE VEHICLE BUT THEY WILL NOT STAND BEHIND IT AND REFUND MY MONEY OR GIVE ME ANOTHER NEW ONE. *TR
#10577085 |
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THE TOP CHROME TRIM ON THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW SEPARATED WHILE HE DROVE 70 MPH. THE DEALER REPLACED THE WINDOW TRIM; HOWEVER, THE CONTACT WAS NOT ADVISED IF THE FAILURE OCCURRED DUE TO A DEFECTIVE SEAL. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3200 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 4,700. UPDATED 06/24/14*LJ UPDATED 06/30/2014 *JS

Other 2014 CHEVROLET MALIBU Problem Areas

Engine 125 complaints Electrical System 82 complaints Unknown Or Other 54 complaints Power Train 49 complaints Service Brakes 42 complaints Electronic Stability Control Esc 31 complaints Steering 25 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 24 complaints Wheels 18 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 17 complaints Air Bags 16 complaints Visibilitywiper 10 complaints Seat Belts 7 complaints Seats 6 complaints Suspension 6 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 6 complaints Exterior Lighting 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 3 complaints Visibility 3 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift 2 complaints Tires 2 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 1 complaint Electrical Systemstarter Assembly 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiring 1 complaint Engine And Engine Cooling 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingengineoillubrication Oil Cooler 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlatch 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipwheel Speed Sensortone Ring 1 complaint Structurebodytrunk Lid 1 complaint Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 1 complaint Suspensionrear 1 complaint Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices 1 complaint Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly 1 complaint
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