How many recalls does the 1974 Chevrolet Malibu have?

The 1974 Chevrolet Malibu has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 1974 Chevrolet Malibu has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1974 Chevrolet Malibu?

Of 1 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is suspension.

1974 Chevrolet Malibu Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1974 Chevrolet Malibu. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about the suspension. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

SUSPENSION:FRONT

Total complaints1

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Was ridding down the highway doing about 65 mph and my car just went into a swerve I ran offthe highway into a ditch when I seen my car the whole right side door was messed up pretty good.the tire was still inflated,but the whole outside off the tire just peeled off there still is a little tread…”

SUSPENSION:FRONT · reported 2001-08-13

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1974 Chevrolet Malibu as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.