2014 Chevrolet Malibu drivetrain & axles problems
49 complaints about drivetrain & axles have been filed for the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu, which is 9% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 49 9% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 52,000 miles 34 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 11 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 5 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 6 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 34 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 52,000 miles, and 59% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash.
What owners wrote
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated upon starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer where it was diagnosed that the failure was associated with the battery. However, the battery was not replaced. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle would not properly shift into gear, decelerated independently, and stopped.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 chevrolet malibu. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle would sporadically lose power to accelerate. The vehicle would momentarily hesitate approximately two to three minutes and then resumed normal operation. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing; however, the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 15,500.
Other problems reported for the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu
- Engine 128 complaints
- Electrical system 86 complaints
- Brakes 46 complaints
- Stability control 31 complaints
- Fuel system 26 complaints
- Steering 26 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 22 complaints
- Wheels 18 complaints