VehicleVerdict

Chevrolet Malibu Eco years to avoid

The Chevrolet Malibu Eco years to avoid are 2013 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation.

173

Total complaints

1

Recall campaigns

2013–2014

Years covered

1

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

Chevrolet Malibu Eco NHTSA complaints by model year154 complaints2013: 154 complaints2014: 19 complaints
Chevrolet Malibu Eco NHTSA complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Malibu Eco years to avoid

YearWhyComplaints
2013High complaint rate154

Every Malibu Eco year

YearComplaintsRecalls
2014190
2013avoid1541

Common questions

What are the worst Chevrolet Malibu Eco years?

Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Malibu Eco years to avoid are 2013.

How many recalls does the Chevrolet Malibu Eco have?

Across all model years, the Malibu Eco has 1 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 173 consumer complaints on file.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.