2011 Buick Regal vs 2011 Chevrolet Malibu
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2011 Buick Regal | 2011 Chevrolet Malibu |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 279 | 976 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,526 | 1,304 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 7 | 40 |
| Fire reports | 7 | 17 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–24 | 20–26 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 68,000 mi | 80,578 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Buick Regal | Chevrolet Malibu |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 75 | 234 |
| Engine | 108 | 160 |
| Steering | 17 | 212 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 19 | 174 |
| Exterior Lighting | 38 | 130 |
| Power Train | 39 | 112 |
| Air Bags | 8 | 93 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 13 | 87 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 51 | 64 |
| Loss of power | 17 | 70 |
| Check engine light | 16 | 70 |
| Oil consumption | 13 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 12 | 61 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 17 |
| Electrical failures | 7 | 24 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 6 | 0 |
2011 Buick Regal
2011 Chevrolet Malibu
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.