Chevrolet Malibu vs Pontiac Grand AM
The Chevrolet Malibu and the Pontiac Grand AM are rated the same on fuel economy: 23 MPG combined. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Chevrolet Malibu | Pontiac Grand AM | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 1,227 | 1,318 |
| Most reported problem | Brakes | Brakes |
| Crashes and fires | 61 and 2 | 99 and 15 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 60,000 miles | 70,000 miles |
| Recalls | 1 | 3 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 23 MPG | 23 MPG |
| City and highway | 19 and 28 | 19 and 28 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $2,900 | $2,900 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 1,227 complaints for the Chevrolet Malibu and 1,318 for the Pontiac Grand AM. Complaint counts depend heavily on how many of each vehicle were sold, so a higher count does not by itself mean a less reliable car.
Safety recalls on file: 1 for the Chevrolet Malibu, 3 for the Pontiac Grand AM.