Chevrolet Malibu Classic recalls & problems by year
2 recalls and 312 owner complaints across 11 model years (1997–2008).
Most complaints2004116 complaints
Most recalls20051 recall
Crashes reported21in owner complaints
Injuries reported231 death
| Year | NHTSA stars | EPA mpg | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | — | — | 0 | 21 |
| 2007 | — | — | 0 | 15 |
| 2005 | — | — | 1 | 92 |
| 2004 | — | — | 1 | 116 |
| 2003 | — | — | 0 | 16 |
| 2002 | — | — | 0 | 16 |
| 2001 | — | — | 0 | 13 |
| 2000 | — | — | 0 | 11 |
| 1999 | — | — | 0 | 4 |
| 1998 | — | — | 0 | 5 |
| 1997 | — | — | 0 | 3 |
Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.
Most-reported problem areas, all years
- Electrical system — 169 complaints
- Steering — 60 complaints
- Exterior lighting — 27 complaints
- Engine — 20 complaints
- Fuel/propulsion system — 16 complaints
- Air bags — 15 complaints
- Unknown or other — 14 complaints
- Power train — 11 complaints