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Chevrolet Malibu Eco years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 99 complaints about the Chevrolet Malibu Eco since 2013, and 1 recall has been issued. The 2013 model year has 87 complaints, more than any other year, led by electrical and engine problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
99
Recalls
1
Worst year
2013
Model years
2013-2014

Chevrolet Malibu Eco years to avoid

No model year of the Chevrolet Malibu Eco stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Chevrolet Malibu Eco years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Chevrolet Malibu Eco complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

20132014

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Chevrolet Malibu Eco problems

All model years combined.

  • Electrical
    51
  • Engine
    25
  • Driver assistance
    17
  • Steering
    16
  • Brakes
    13
  • Airbags
    10
  • Transmission
    9
  • Fuel system
    6
  • Visibility
    5
  • Acceleration
    4
  • Wheels
    2
  • Lights
    2

Most reported problems on the Chevrolet Malibu Eco

Stalling 25Check engine light 19

Chevrolet Malibu Eco problems year by year

Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.

YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
20149412Driver assistance58,30000
20137487Electrical54,00015

Recalls 1

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Questions about the Chevrolet Malibu Eco

What years of the Chevrolet Malibu Eco should you avoid?

No single model year of the Chevrolet Malibu Eco has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Chevrolet Malibu Eco?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Chevrolet Malibu Eco?

Electrical, with 51 complaints across all years, followed by engine (25) and driver assistance (17).

How many recalls does the Chevrolet Malibu Eco have?

1 recall between 2013 and 2014. The 2013 model year has the most, with 1.

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