Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 12 | 0 |
| 2013 Malibu ECO | 87 | 1 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Electrical system51
- Engine24
- Electronic stability control (esc)17
- Steering16
- Service brakes13
- Unknown or other11
- Air bags10
- Power train9
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Crash-test ratings by year
NHTSA 5-star results for 2 model-year variants; 2 of 2 rated variants score five stars overall. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Year | Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2017 Chevrolet Malibu Eco e-Assist 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | 10.2 % |
| 2016 | 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Eco e-Assist 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | 10.2 % |
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Fuel consumption by year
Official Canadian test results for 1 model years, best variant per year. Combined consumption ranges from 8.0 L/100 km.
| Year | Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Malibu Eco · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 9.4 | 6.4 | 8.0 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
1 campaigns cover the Malibu ECO.
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 and 2013 Buick LaCrosse and Regal, and model year 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco vehicles equipped with eAssist. These vehicles may have a condition in which the Generator Control Module (GCM) may not function properly. This could cause a gradual loss of battery charge and the illumination of the malfunction indicator light.
NHTSA recalls