The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, she saw smoke coming out from underneath the hood of the vehicle. The check engine warning light illuminated. The contact veered to the side of the road. The contact then noticed oil leaking on the ground. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the rocker arm oil control valve was fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Upon investigation, the contact became aware of Chevrolet Special Coverage Adjustment Number: N192289160, which she associated to the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 139,605.
2014 Chevrolet Malibu: fire, smoke or burning smell
6 of the 351 complaints about the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu describe fire, smoke or burning smell.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- typical mileage
- 139,605
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 320 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Fire, smoke or burning smell by model year
What owners say
The contact owned a 2014 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that after he replaced his radiator, his vehicle caught fire. The fire department was called to the scene and extinguished the fire. The vehicle was destroyed and no injuries were reported. The contact was not certain if a police/fire report was filed. The vehicle had yet to be towed and remained in the possession of the contact. The dealer nor the manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle was a total loss. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000.
GOV vehicle was traveling north on the Baltimore Washington Parkway near Interstate 695. The steering and brakes failed, and the driver moved the vehicle safely to the shoulder and exited the vehicle. The vehicle began to smoke and caught fire. The Traction control , steering, brake and ABS warning lamps appeared.
Tl* the contact owned a 2014 chevrolet malibu. Approximately one hour after parking the vehicle, flames were present under the hood of the vehicle. The fire department was called and extinguished the flames. The vehicle was destroyed. A fire report was filed. The cause of the fire was not determined. Cannon motors (69900 highway 82 west, greenwood, ms) and the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 170,000.
The car set on fire after the engine was turned off. Within minutes the whole car was engulfed in flames. The fire department reported the fire was electrical. Gm reportedly investigated the charred remains weeks after the fire and declined to provide any information on the investigation or compensation for the vehicle.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while the vehicle parked, there was an abnormal noise coming from the vehicle and suddenly engulfed into flames. The fire department extinguished the fire. A police report was filed. The fire department determined that the fire started from the engine. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure mileage was 2,000.
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- Electrical system
Related recalls
Electrical system: ignition
- What is wrong
- 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
- If the key is removed without the transmission in PARK, the vehicle may rollaway as occupants are exiting, increasing the risk of injury.
- 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.
Recall number 16V502000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu fire or smoke
Is fire, smoke or burning smell a common problem on the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu?
6 of 351 owner complaints about the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu (2%) mention fire, smoke or burning smell. The model year with the most reports is 2013.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu?
There is 1 recall and 320 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu
Check engine light 67Stalling 40ABS 20Jerking 20Loss of power 20Start-stop 19Hesitation 14Won't start 10No deployment 9Adaptive cruise 5Engine failure 5Headlights 5Screen failure 5Steering lock-up 5Warning lights 5
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