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2011 Chevrolet Malibu

Owners have filed 1,530 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Chevrolet Malibu. Electrical system is the most reported problem area, at 15% of complaints. After that come steering (14%) and stability control (11%).

At a glance

Complaints
1,530 filed with NHTSA
Most reported
Electrical system 15% of complaints
Recalls
3
Fuel economy
20 to 26 MPG combined
Safety rating
4 of 5 stars NHTSA overall

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls and 5-Star ratings; U.S. EPA

Problems owners report

Owners have filed 1,530 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Chevrolet Malibu. Electrical system is the most reported problem area, at 15% of complaints. After that come steering (14%) and stability control (11%).

Mileage, severity and owner comments for the 2011 Chevrolet Malibu

Recalls

The 2011 Chevrolet Malibu is affected by 3 safety recall campaigns in NHTSA's records.

All 3 recall campaigns for the 2011 Chevrolet Malibu

Fuel economy

The EPA lists 3 versions of the 2011 Chevrolet Malibu. Combined fuel economy ranges from 20 to 26 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 22 city / 32 highway.

Every version and its yearly fuel cost

Safety rating

In NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2011 Chevrolet Malibu earned an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars.

Frontal, side and rollover ratings

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