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1G11C5SL3EF••••••2014 Chevrolet MALIBU
This build draws 2.3× more complaints than the average 2014 Chevrolet MALIBU build (10 vs 4).
10on this build
334on the model
77builds in total
Most reportedEngine 5Electrical System 3Service Brakes 3Wheels 2
What owners of this build wrote
EngineFeb 2023
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 5 MPH, the vehicle suddenly lost motive power and stalled. After restarting the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated and remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to…
Electrical SystemJun 2022
The Auto Stop would engage and then when I put my foot on the accelerator, it stalled out. I would turn the vehicle off and restart it. I took it to countless mechanics who could not figure out what was causing the problem because the Check Engine light did not come on and no…
WheelsMay 2019
While driving ABS warning came on. Also showed brake assist warning and stability ram warning
Air BagsAug 2018
The contact owns a 2014 chevrolet malibu. While driving at an unknown speed, the air bag warning indicator illuminated intermittently and an abnormal ringing noise was heard. The contact was concerned for her safety that the air bag might deploy. The contact called keller…
Electronic Stability Control (esc)Jan 2017
The ABS light showed on the message center when I started my car to leave for work on a monday morning so I took my car to green chevrolet in deridder la. The mechanic looked at the car and said the sensor was bad so they ordered another. After replacing it the light did not go…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1G11C5SL3EF243170 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.