2014 Chevrolet Malibu brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 46 complaints for the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu, 8% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 46 8% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 52,000 miles 33 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 5 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 4 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 10 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 6 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 5 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 33 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 52,000 miles, and 52% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 5 crashes, 4 injuries.
What owners wrote
I pulled to a stop at a stop sign. The car went into auto stop. As I try to navigate right the steering lock up on me. This made the car start climbing the side of the road. I tried to step on the brakes and the car accelerated and hit the wall.
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while approaching a stop sign, the contact felt as if the vehicle was shutting off without any warning. The contact stated he released his foot off the brake pedal and the vehicle started operating normally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who confirmed that the electrical brake traction needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to parts were discontinued.
Other problems reported for the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu
- Engine 128 complaints
- Electrical system 86 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 49 complaints
- Stability control 31 complaints
- Fuel system 26 complaints
- Steering 26 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 22 complaints
- Wheels 18 complaints