2014 Chevrolet Malibu consumer reviews

Runs & Drives perfect. Satisfied that car. Reliable comfort car with reasonable price. Will recommended

The trim on this Malibu is an LS. That being said, it's nothing fancy. It has everything that I personally would want, so I don't think it would get 5 stars from everyone. I'm a taller guy, and the extra room from the Cruze to the Malibu is small, but definitely noticeable. It's very reliable, as most Chevrolets are these days. I've owned it for four months, and can't think of a complaint. Zero buyers remorse on my end.

Great car for the money. Very user friendly highly recommended. Car has great interior features. Lots of features on lower models. Would recommend looking into one.

This car is a real beauty! Smooth ride, bells and whistles, tight suspension, smooth ride the only issue I've had thud far is with those bells and whistles. I don't find them to be very intuitive and have had someone difficulty figuring everything out. A month in and I'm still playing around trying.g to work these things.

Excellent car, except the annoying Stop/Start feature. Luckily, I found a way to disable it. Simply unplug the plug directly under ( attached to the frame) where the hood latches when shut . The check engine light will come on but no more unnecessary stopping and starting. The best car in its class now.

All I can say is my Malibu LT 2014 is amazing. I love everything and I mean everything about my car would recommend to anyone!

First when we bought the car (it was used) the thermometer didn't work as well so it told us the wrong outside temperatures, sometimes its accurate and sometimes its not. Then, the engine seemed to falter while we were driving, so we were going back and forth and back and forth while trying to move forward. Overall, I like the car.

I leased the LT 3 with Turbo engine in the crystal red tint coat color. Ran as well as my 2011 Maxima and got comments constantly about the good looks and color. Very comfortable driving both in town and on 3 hr. highway trips. I took it on a 24 month lease and would be happy to get a 2016 with the same engine. Only put 29,000 miles on it before lease end, but never had one issue or need to return to dealer for anything but regular maintenance. I've also had many Honda Accords, and think this Malibu is as good as any of them.

I've owned my 2014 Malibu LT for about 10months now and I've put 12,500 miles on the vehicle. These miles were about 40% highway and 60% city. With that being said I will start off with the negatives for those who are interested. Fuel Economy: The fuel economy is nowhere near what is advertised (37 highway and 25 city). After a 100mile drive going an average of 57mph, the Malibu produced a sad 33 mpg one direction and 32 on the return trip. The 33 was managed without cruise control and the 32 with cruise control. On the same trip, my mother-in-law's 2013 Ford Fusion managed 42mpg without cruise and 40 with cruise (average of 57mph) and my father-in-law's 2015 Honda Accord managed 43mpg without cruise and 42 with cruise (average of 58mph). Cabin Noise: Not particularly terrible, the 2.5L that I drive is noticeably louder than the Fusion and the Accord. Road noise is about average, it's worse than the Fusion, but definitely quieter than the Accord. Technology: The Malibu's back-up camera is nice, but the Fusion and Accord both have guidelines that can assist with unexperienced drivers. While this doesn't particularly effect me, it's something to be noted for a potential buyer. Other technologies: Pandora, when this app works to connect to your phone, it's a great feature. However, there are bugs and it sometimes doesn't even register Pandora despite being connected via Bluetooth. Weather App (warnings etc.), these warnings are pretty useless unless you're traveling, and even then it seems to have a mind of it's own. I personally set mine to my main travel destination of Columbus, Ohio and it gives me a variety of other counties/cities, but never actually gives me Columbus' information. Other apps are present, but I have yet to really use them. Start/Stop function that is present in the 2014 Malibu feels useless. After 12,500 miles, I have yet to find a pattern to its madness. I could sit at a light for 5minutes and the car will remain on, but let me stop at a stop sign or a drive-thru for 30seconds and the car decides it's the perfect time to shut off. That's not always the case, sometimes it does shut off at a light and it's at that point that I think it may actually be useful, but then the light immediately turns green and reality slaps you in the face. Moving on to positive features. Comfort: This car is as comfortable as the 2013 Ford Fusion, both of which are far more comfortable than the 2015 Honda Accord in our opinion. While there is a little road feel, overall the ride is very smooth. Interior: My Malibu has seats that have cloth patterned inserts rather than full 'leather' and they look great, but also don't kill you in the summer and winter months. On top of that, the subtle interior lighting is great visually. The storage behind the radio is a nice touch and the compartment under the dash by the driver door is useful for parking change -- you can't hear that change either. The phone holder slots are quiet useless if I'm being honest though. Reliability: I have done regular maintenance on the vehicle and I have never been let down by the vehicle. Performance/Handling: Starting with acceleration and the ability to pass... The Malibu is comparable to both the Fusion and the Accord. It's not as quiet about it, but it will do what you want without any negative feedback from the engine and transmission. Steering the Malibu feels squishy compared to the others, but it's really about what you want -- I find it comforting, but I can acknowledge the fact that the Accord and Fusion would react faster with less input. Braking with the Malibu is about equivalent to the Fusion, but falls short of the touchiness of the Accord -- again it's really about what you want. Final input: When I first bought my Malibu, my options were a 2014 Ford Fusion, a 2014 Kia Optima, and my 2014 Chevy Malibu. If I went back and had to pick again with the knowledge I have now, I think I would have preferred the Fusion despite a number of recalls.

I've had this car (1LT) for almost a year now and have zero complaints about the vehicle. I haven't had any problems with the car either. I'm a pretty tall guy sitting at 6'1" so this car was a big upgrade from my previous car (2010 Civic). The seats are very comfortable and with the package I got (electronics I believe) the drivers seat is fully electric with lumbar support which is very nice for long drives. The whole interior has a very nice style to it and the chrome strip that runs along the dash and doors is lit at night with a faint blue glow, giving the interior a calm but beautiful look at night. The engine has quite a bit of power and, for everyday driving, will be more than enough for most. They do offer a turbo model, which was very fun to drive, but I opted for the better fuel economy. The stop/start feature on the car is great as well and I don't even notice the car turn off half the time. All in all this car has gone above my expectations. It has a great interior/exterior, excellent power and fuel economy, and the tech this car comes with is amazing compared to others in the mid-size market. I would defiantly recommend this car to anyone looking for a fun mid-size sedan.