Recalls by ModelChevrolet Malibu recalls and problems by year
Since 2000 the Chevrolet Malibu has 50 recall campaigns and 17,168 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The model years with the most complaints are 2009, 2010, 2004.
50recalls
17,168complaints
0do-not-drive / park-outside recalls
Complaints by model year
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Darker bars: the three years with the most complaints. Click a bar to open that year.
Recalls by model year
Most reported problem areas, all years
Steering5,370
Electrical System4,365
Engine2,744
Exterior Lighting1,747
Service Brakes1,713
Power Train1,591
Unknown or other1,254
Every model year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 46 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | 2 | 73 | 5 | 1 | 8 |
| 2022 | 1 | 100 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 | 2 | 90 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 | 203 | 10 | 0 | 7 |
| 2019 | 1 | 193 | 8 | 1 | 7 |
| 2018 | 6 | 701 | 23 | 4 | 17 |
| 2017 | 4 | 705 | 16 | 4 | 14 |
| 2016 | 9 | 841 | 23 | 2 | 14 |
| 2015 | 3 | 270 | 18 | 9 | 13 |
| 2014 | 6 | 351 | 19 | 8 | 17 |
| 2013 | 10 | 837 | 33 | 10 | 32 |
| 2012 | 2 | 907 | 50 | 13 | 35 |
| 2011 | 3 | 978 | 40 | 17 | 41 |
| 2010 | 3 | 1,363 | 41 | 14 | 47 |
| 2009 | 5 | 1,511 | 41 | 9 | 44 |
| 2008 | 4 | 989 | 30 | 5 | 19 |
| 2007 | 3 | 977 | 37 | 2 | 34 |
| 2006 | 6 | 1,119 | 42 | 6 | 26 |
| 2005 | 3 | 975 | 46 | 34 | 55 |
| 2004 | 6 | 1,148 | 47 | 7 | 22 |
| 2003 | 2 | 569 | 35 | 4 | 23 |
| 2002 | 2 | 567 | 18 | 1 | 19 |
| 2001 | 2 | 721 | 36 | 1 | 29 |
| 2000 | 3 | 922 | 45 | 6 | 36 |
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Questions
What is the worst year for the Chevrolet Malibu?
By owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2009 (1,511), 2010 (1,363), 2004 (1,148) model years have the most. More vehicles sold also means more complaints, so compare neighbouring years too.