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1964-2021 · 36 model years

Chevrolet Malibu Problems by year

Owners have filed 1 complaints about the Chevrolet Malibu across 36 model years, and it has 69 recalls. The 1964 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1). The most reported problem area is the transmission & drivetrain.

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Most complaints for its age19641 complaint · 0 recallsSee the 1964
Complaints
1
Recalls
69
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Injuries
3
Deaths
0

Malibu complaints by model year

Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
20210200-C
20200100-A
20190100-A
20180600-D
20170400-C
20160900-F
20150300-B
20140600-D
201301000-F
20120300-B
20110400-C
20100400-C
20090600-D
20080500-C
20070600-D
20060900-F
20050600-D
20040900-F
20030300-B
20020400-C
20010400-C
20000500-C
19990300-B
19980500-C
19970600-D
19830300-B
19820300-B
19810300-B
19800600-D
19790600-D
19780800-D
19770200-B
19750100-A
19740100-A
19730100-A
19641011Transmission & drivetrainC

Most common Malibu problems

Chevrolet Malibu recalls 69

Latest Malibu complaints

1964 Chevrolet MalibuTransmission & drivetrainCrashFire3 injuries

Driving 50 mph shifted fron 2nd to 3rd gear transmission locked up, vehicle lost control, resulting in collision/injuries. Tt

Filed Incident Power trainNHTSA 963982

Questions about the Chevrolet Malibu

Which Chevrolet Malibu years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 1964 (1). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 1964 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which Chevrolet Malibu years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 1973, 1974, 1975 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other Malibu years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common Chevrolet Malibu problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the transmission & drivetrain (1) most often.

How many recalls does the Chevrolet Malibu have?

NHTSA lists 69 recalls across all Chevrolet Malibu model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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