2014 Chevrolet Malibu visibility/wiper problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility/wiper on the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Defrost on car suddenly stopped working. Defrost is on, motor is running yet windows are not defrosting causing minimal visibility”
filed Sep 10, 2026
“The defrost control does not engage properly causing very poor visual conditions. Has been this way for a long time now and have not been able to get it fixed. If this problem does not get fixed soon I feel it will cause an accident. Thank you for your time.”
filed Jan 29, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Visibility/wiper problems in other Malibu years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Malibu | 2 | 5% |
| 2023 Malibu | 5 | 7% |
| 2021 Malibu | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 Malibu | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 Malibu | 4 | 1% |
| 2017 Malibu | 7 | 1% |
| 2016 Malibu | 11 | 1% |
| 2015 Malibu | 9 | 3% |
| 2013 Malibu | 26 | 3% |
| 2012 Malibu | 27 | 3% |
| 2011 Malibu | 8 | 1% |
| 2010 Malibu | 19 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.