Chevrolet Malibu VIN check & common problems
Decode any Chevrolet Malibu by its VIN and see free safety-recall and owner-complaint data, so you know what to check before you buy.
From NHTSA (US) records over 2016, 2020, 2024
Last updated: June 28, 2026
Safety rating
- Overall
- 5/5
- Frontal crash
- 5/5
- Side crash
- 5/5
- Rollover
- 4/5
- Stability control: Standard
NHTSA NCAP crash tests (US), 2024 model year
Fuel economy
- Combined
- 7.6 L/100km
- City
- 8.4 L/100km
- Highway
- 6.5 L/100km
EPA estimates (US), 2024 model year
What you can check on a Chevrolet Malibu
- Confirm whether the 11 open recall(s) on record were repaired
- Inspect the areas owners report most: Engine, Electrical System
- Know the 1087 owner complaints filed over 2016, 2020, 2024
- Check the car matches its 5/5 NCAP crash-test rating
- Compare real-world economy against the rated 7.6 L/100km
- Always confirm the individual car by its VIN — model trends aren’t a guarantee
Importing a Chevrolet Malibu from the US?
American-market Chevrolet Malibus are often cheaper at US auctions — but salvage titles, flood damage and odometer rollback are common on cars sold there. Decode the VIN and read the history before you buy or ship, then check the import steps and taxes for your country.
Chevrolet Malibu: frequently asked questions
Does the Chevrolet Malibu have any recalls?
11 NHTSA recall campaigns are on record for the Chevrolet Malibu (2016, 2020, 2024). Always check a specific car by its VIN for currently open recalls.
What are the most common Chevrolet Malibu problems?
Owners filed 1087 complaints with NHTSA over 2016, 2020, 2024. The most-reported areas are Engine, Electrical System.
Is the Chevrolet Malibu safe?
The Chevrolet Malibu earned 5 out of 5 stars overall in NHTSA (US) crash tests.
How economical is the Chevrolet Malibu?
EPA-estimated combined economy is about 7.6 L/100km, based on US testing.
Complaint and recall data: NHTSA (US). Same-generation EU models usually share these mechanical issues.