Chevrolet Malibu Eco recalls and safety
1 recalls · crash ratings 2016-2017 · 99 owner complaints
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The Chevrolet Malibu Eco has 1 recall covering 42,904 vehicles as reported; model year 2013 is covered by the most (1). The 2017 Chevrolet Malibu Eco earned 5 of 5 stars overall in crash tests.
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
1
Most for 2013: 1
Units affected
43K
As reported
Overall stars
5 of 5
Model year 2017
Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Crash test star ratings
2 rated versions, model years 2016 to 2017
| Year | Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 4 DR · FWD | 10.2% risk | |||
| 2016 | 4 DR · FWD | 10.2% risk |
5 stars is the best. Ratings before model year 2011 used older tests.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Chevrolet Malibu Eco, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
0 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Electrical system51
- Engine24
- Electronic stability control (esc)17
- Steering16
- Service brakes13
- Unknown or other11
- Air bags10
- Complaints
- 99
- Crashes reported
- 5
- Fires reported
- 1
- People injured
- 2
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Chevrolet Malibu Eco by component
- Electrical system1 · 43K units
Chevrolet Malibu Eco recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2013 | Buick Lacrosse, Regal; Chevrolet Malibu ECO (2012-2013): Electrical systemNo. 13V173000 | Fire | 42,904 |
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Questions and answers
Is the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Chevrolet Malibu Eco have?
1 recalls cover the Chevrolet Malibu Eco, for 42,904 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is electrical system (1 recalls).
What is the safety rating of the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu Eco?
5 of 5 stars overall (4 DR): frontal crash 5, side crash 5 and rollover 4 stars, with a 10.2% chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
What do owners complain about most on the Chevrolet Malibu Eco?
Electrical system: named in 51 of the 99 safety complaints about the Chevrolet Malibu Eco, then engine (24). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.