2001 Chevrolet Malibu safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
Not rated
NHTSA overall rating
36
complaints reporting a crash
1
complaints reporting fire
2
safety recall campaigns
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 22 report injuries (29 people injured, 2 deaths reported). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2001 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles were involved in 26 fatal crashes with 23 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Crash riskThis defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system · Jul 3, 2014
- Crash riskCERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES HAVE HAZARD WARNING SWITCHES THAT MAY EXPERIENCE… · Aug 28, 2003