Chevrolet Camaro vs Chevrolet Malibu
For 2009–2022 models, the Chevrolet Camaro has 19.3 owner complaints per 10,000 sold, against 38.8 for the Chevrolet Malibu. Below: what each one’s owners report most, when it shows up, and what it costs to fix.
Both rates cover the same model years (2009–2022), counting each complaint once and dividing by US sales, so the more popular vehicle isn’t penalized for being popular. Years too new to judge are left out. How this is calculated.
Chevrolet Camaro
19.3 complaints per 10,000 sold
50% fewer than the Chevrolet Malibu
- Complaints
- 1,702
- Sold
- 882,799
- Recall campaigns
- 16
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 0
Most complaints: 2010, 2015 and 2017. Fewest: 2009 and 2020–2022. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 47,369 mi
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 46,000 mi
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Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting
Typically around 17,600 mi
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Wiring harness, grounds and connectors
Typically around 39,000 mi
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Stalling and no-start
Typically around 22,000 mi
Chevrolet Malibu
38.8 complaints per 10,000 sold
2.0× the Chevrolet Camaro’s rate
- Complaints
- 8,985
- Sold
- 2,316,165
- Recall campaigns
- 34
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 1
Most complaints: 2009–2010. Fewest: 2014–2015, 2019 and 2022. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 76,300 mi
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Electric power steering motor and module
Typically around 101,956 mi · repair $750–$2,230
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Wiring harness, grounds and connectors
Typically around 89,932 mi
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Stalling and no-start
Typically around 66,000 mi
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Power steering pump, rack and lines
Typically around 105,091 mi · repair $750–$2,230
Common questions
Which has fewer problems, the Chevrolet Camaro or the Chevrolet Malibu?
For 2009–2022 models, the Chevrolet Camaro has 19.3 owner complaints per 10,000 sold and the Chevrolet Malibu has 38.8, counting the same model years for both.
What is the most common problem on the Chevrolet Camaro?
The most-reported problem on the Chevrolet Camaro is body control and other modules, typically around 47,369 miles.
What is the most common problem on the Chevrolet Malibu?
The most-reported problem on the Chevrolet Malibu is body control and other modules, typically around 76,300 miles.
Which Chevrolet Camaro and Chevrolet Malibu years have the most complaints?
Relative to each vehicle's typical year: Chevrolet Camaro: 2010, 2015 and 2017; Chevrolet Malibu: 2009–2010.
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, recalls and investigations; US sales from public industry figures; repair costs from book labor hours and parts pricing at national rates. Complaints are self-reported and not independently verified. Problem lists cover each vehicle’s full history. This is not a recommendation to buy or avoid either vehicle.