2023 Chevrolet Malibu vs 2023 Tesla Model 3
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2023 Chevrolet Malibu | 2023 Tesla Model 3 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 69 | 424 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 12 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 429 | 76 |
| Investigations | 0 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 72 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 30 | 132 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 66,000 mi | 5,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Malibu | Tesla Model 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 3 | 177 |
| Steering | 4 | 87 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 68 |
| Electrical System | 12 | 51 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 54 |
| Lane Departure | 4 | 27 |
| Back Over Prevention | 16 | 9 |
| Air Bags | 6 | 18 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 8 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 5 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 12 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 11 |
| Stalling | 0 | 10 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 10 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 5 |
2023 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.