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2014 CHEVROLET Malibu VIN Decode

VIN: 1G11C5SL7EF157392

VIN 1G11C5SL7EF157392 decodes as a 2014 CHEVROLET Malibu, a sedan, built in Kansas City, UNITED STATES (USA). This free VinWhere page shows the factory decode — year, make, model, trim, engine, drivetrain, fuel type, and assembly location — plus window-sticker availability and the NHTSA safety recalls reported for this year, make, and model. Vehicle data only: no owner names, addresses, or DMV records.

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Year
2014
Make
CHEVROLET
Model
Malibu
Trim
1LT
Body
Sedan
Engine
2.5L 4-cyl
Drive type
Fuel
Gasoline
Built in
Kansas City, UNITED STATES (USA)

Window sticker availability

Original window sticker

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Safety recalls

6 reported — see below

Safety recalls

NHTSA lists 6 recalls reported for the 2014 CHEVROLET Malibu. Recall campaigns apply to a year, make, and model — not a specific VIN — so confirm whether this vehicle is affected and unrepaired at NHTSA.gov/recalls.

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Buick Verano and 2016 Chevrolet Malibu as the electronic park lock lever may allow the ignition key to be removed without the transmission being in PARK. Also, certain 2013 Buick Encore, 2011 Buick Regal, 2013-2014 Buick Verano, 2011-2016 Chevrolet Cruze, 2010-2013 Chevrolet Equinox 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu, and 2011-2013 GMC Terrain vehicles may have been serviced with similar defective replacement electronic park lock levers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the key cylinder lock housing, free of charge. The recall began on October 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick 1-800-521-7300, and GMC 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 50490 and 50491.

    NHTSA campaign 16V502000 · reported 05/07/2016

  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC

    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Buick Lacrosse vehicles manufactured January 29, 2014, through March 31, 2014 and 2014 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured February 7, 2014, through March 31, 2014, and equipped with 17 inch front brake rotors. The affected vehicles may have had brake rotors intended for the rear of the car accidentally installed on the front. The rear rotors, while the same diameter, are thinner and may result in a front brake pad detaching from the caliper.

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front brake rotors, and install the correct rotors with new brake pads, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 20, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick) or 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet). GM's number for this recall is 14128.

    NHTSA campaign 14V240000 · reported 08/05/2014

  • VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles October 24, 2011, to March 5, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the Slide or Tilt switch for the roof panel may not be adequately recessed to prevent the switch from inadvertently being pressed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 118, "Power-Operated Window, Partition, and Roof Panel Systems."

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the Body Control Module (BCM) software to remove auto-close feature for certain switch positions, free of charge. The recall began April 21, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 15176.

    NHTSA campaign 15V164000 · reported 23/03/2015

  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Buick Regal, LaCrosse, Verano, and Enclave, and Chevrolet Impala, Malibu, Cruze, and Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. In the affected vehicles, the transmission shift cable adjuster may disengage from the transmission shift lever. As such, these vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence, Starter Interlock, and Transmission Braking Effect." They also fail to conform to FMVSS number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."

    Remedy: General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace any affected transmission shift cable adjusters, free of charge. The recall began on April 10, 2014. Chevrolet owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-222-1020, Buick owners at 1-800-521-7300, and GMC owners at 1-800-462-8782. General Motors' number associated with this recall is 14048.

    NHTSA campaign 14V092000 · reported 21/02/2014

  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM

    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured June 12, 2013, through May 2, 2014, and equipped with a 2.5L engine with the auto stop/start option. The affected vehicles may experience a complete loss of brake vacuum assist, disabling the hydraulic boost assist. As such, these vehicles do not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the electronic brake control module software, free of charge. The recall began on July 3, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-222-1020. General Motors number for this recall is 14201.

    NHTSA campaign 14V247000 · reported 14/05/2014

  • VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured June 12, 2013, through November 5, 2013. The heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) control in these vehicles may intermittently become inoperable when the vehicle is started, preventing the windshield defroster from working. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems."

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the electronic climate control module software, free of charge. The recall began during December 2013. Owners may contact GM at 1-800-521-7300. GM's recall campaign number is 13380.

    NHTSA campaign 13V567000 · reported 13/11/2013

Source: NHTSA vehicle safety recalls. Data reflects campaigns reported for this year, make, and model.

VIN structure

WMI (1–3)

1G1

Manufacturer & country

VDS (4–9)

1C5SL7

Vehicle descriptor + check digit

VIS (10–17)

EF157392

Year, plant & serial

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What vehicle is VIN 1G11C5SL7EF157392?+

VIN 1G11C5SL7EF157392 decodes as a 2014 CHEVROLET Malibu (Sedan). VinWhere shows factory specifications only — no owner names, addresses, or DMV records.

Does the 2014 CHEVROLET Malibu have any safety recalls?+

NHTSA reports 6 safety recalls for the 2014 CHEVROLET Malibu (reported by model, not by VIN). Recall campaigns are issued by year, make, and model rather than by individual VIN, so confirm this specific vehicle's status at NHTSA.gov/recalls.

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