2014 Chevrolet Malibu visibility problems

21 complaints (6% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 70,000.

owner complaints: 21
of this car's complaints: 6%
typical mileage: 70,000
crashes: 0
recalls: 2

Which part fails

Defroster/defogger/HVAC system
6
Sun/moon roof assembly
1
Rearview mirrors/devices
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Chevrolet Malibu visibility problems in other years

Related recalls

Visibility: sun/moon roof assemblyReported March 23, 2015 · 87,063 vehicles affected

What is wrong: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles October 24, 2011, to March 5, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the Slide or Tilt switch for the roof panel may not be adequately recessed to prevent the switch from inadvertently being pressed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 118, "Power-Operated Window, Partition, and Roof Panel Systems."
Risk: The Slide or Tilt roof panel switch may inadvertently be pressed and the roof panel may auto-close unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a pinch injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the Body Control Module (BCM) software to remove auto-close feature for certain switch positions, free of charge. The recall began April 21, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1020. GM's number for this recall is 15176.

Recall number 15V164000 · Recall details

Visibility: defroster/defogger/HVAC system: windshield: electrical heating elementReported November 13, 2013 · 42,696 vehicles affected

What is wrong: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured June 12, 2013, through November 5, 2013. The heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) control in these vehicles may intermittently become inoperable when the vehicle is started, preventing the windshield defroster from working. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems."
Risk: The inability to turn on the windshield defroster may decrease the driver's visibility thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the electronic climate control module software, free of charge. The recall began during December 2013. Owners may contact GM at 1‑800‑521‑7300. GM's recall campaign number is 13380.

Recall number 13V567000 · Recall details

What 2014 Chevrolet Malibu owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Sep 10, 2026 · Visibility · MI

Defrost on car suddenly stopped working. Defrost is on, motor is running yet windows are not defrosting causing minimal visibility

Filed Jan 29, 2024 · Visibility · NY

The defrost control does not engage properly causing very poor visual conditions. Has been this way for a long time now and have not been able to get it fixed. If this problem does not get fixed soon I feel it will cause an accident. Thank you for your time.

Filed Jun 7, 2021 · Visibility · WI

Front defroster does not work. Started to function improperly at intermittent intervals but is completely non functional now. Makes driving hazardous as windshield fogs up while driving during cold temperatures and no way to clear it.

Filed Sep 25, 2020 · Visibility · 51,000 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving through fog at 65 MPH, the defroster was activated however, failed to operate as needed. The contact was forced to pull off to the side of the roadway and manually wipe the inside of the windshield. The contact placed the heater on the maximum level to keep the windshield from fogging up. The contact called ray skillman chevrolet (3891 s post rd, indianapolis, in 46239) where she was informed that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v567000 (visibility). The contact was provided an estimate for a diagnostic test. The manufacturer was also informed of the failure and informed the contact that an investigation would be opened into the failure. The contact was also informed that she could pay for the repair out of pocket and be reimbursed if the vehicle was placed under recall. The contact was provided a case number. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 51,000.

Filed Jan 14, 2020 · Electrical, Visibility · 107,000 miles · PA

Control panned for the 2014 chevy malibu that controls heating A/C defrosting ect does not work . All of the lights went off and none of the controls are operational

Filed Sep 16, 2019 · Visibility · 80,000 miles · ME

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the defrost system was inoperable. The contact stated that the defrost system failed to clear the windshield. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v567000 (visibility). Quirk chevrolet of portland (1000 brighton ave, portland, me 04102, (207) 420-8968) was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

Filed Jul 3, 2019 · Visibility · 140,378 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the air conditioning system failed to function correctly and frosted the windshield while driving. The contact stated that the failure also occurred when the vehicle was started up to be driven. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,378.

Filed Mar 4, 2019 · Visibility · 120,000 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the windshield defroster failed to defrost the windshield. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the federal safety agency. The failure mileage was 120,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Oct 11, 2018 · Visibility · 70,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 chevrolet malibu. While driving various speeds, the windshield defroster failed to operate without warning. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer informed the contact that there were no recalls under the VIN. The failure mileage was 70,000.

Filed Jul 27, 2018 · Visibility · 88,000 miles · NH

If I change the settings of my defrost or heat/AC at all, the blower stops working. It will then come back on randomly in 10 mins or an hour or days. While driving I won't be able to defrost my windshield at all. My dealer reset the computer (march) and it was fine but now has started again. Now it is back to just not turning on randomly. My VIN is not apart of the recall?

Questions about the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu visibility

Does the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu have visibility problems?

Owners have filed 21 complaints about the visibility of the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu, 6% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2014 Chevrolet Malibu visibility problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 70,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu visibility?

Yes, 2 recalls: 15V164000, 13V567000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Chevrolet Malibu have the most visibility problems?

The Chevrolet Malibu model years with the most visibility complaints are 1998 (63 complaints), 1997 (43 complaints) and 2013 (40 complaints).