2014 Chevrolet Malibu · symptom sheet
Check engine light or misfire
- 54owner reports
- 80,000median miles
- 1involved a crash
Newest report Feb 14, 2026 · checked Sep 9, 2026
181 of the 317 complaints on this car are about the engine. 54 of those describe misfire. Only stalling is reported more often on this car.
Tick what matches of 54 reports
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the sensor (8 reports).
Recalls and investigations
One recall on the engine covers the 2014 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Buick Verano and 2016 Chevrolet Malibu as the electronic park lock lever may allow the ignition key to be removed without the transmission being in PARK. Also, certain 2013 Buick Encore, 2011 Buick Regal, 2013-2014 Buick Verano, 2011-2016 Chevrolet Cruze, 2010-2013 Chevrolet Equinox 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu, and 2011-2013 GMC Terrain vehicles may have been serviced with similar defective replacement electronic park lock levers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
Risk and remedy
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the key cylinder lock housing, free of charge. The recall began on October 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick 1-800-521-7300, and GMC 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 50490 and 50491.
NHTSA investigations into the engine on the Malibu
Erratic fuel gauge. Closed dec 30, 2003.
NHTSA summary
Engine stall due to fuel starvation. Closed nov 3, 2003.
NHTSA summary
Engine coolant boils over. Closed sep 24, 2002.
NHTSA summary
None of these investigations covers the 2014 model year.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 56,453 and 107,000 miles, from the 37 reports that gave a mileage.
What owners wrote
“While driving 60 MPH on the highway my car started stuttering then lost all power. It threw 3 codes P0131, P2097 and P0171. I have spent over $1,000.00 and a month later they tell me it was my intake bolts that were loose. They replaced every part PCV valve, MAF sensor, O2 sensor and car still wouldn't run right. PLEASE address this issue as that is UNSAFE for a car to just stop on the highway.”
Filed Apr 9, 2024 · 167,611 miles
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 1 of 54 reports involved a crash. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.
File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation.
Other problems on this car
- Engine stalls or loses power while driving 57 reports
- Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 37 reports