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P0014 on CHEVROLET MALIBU

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
9
Most Affected
2019, 2018, 2009

What P0014 Means on Your CHEVROLET MALIBU

Real CHEVROLET MALIBU Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)

"On 11/07/15 my malibu failed smog check due to p0013/p0014 codes & liquid fuel leak check. technician said it was obviously gas leak & need to fix right away. i drove & left it to my mechanic shop the same day (saturday pm)."

— 2009 CHEVROLET MALIBU owner • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • Filed 11/07/2015

"Had to get a repair on the exhaust vvt solenoid for the exhaust side of the engine. codes: p0013 & p0014."

— 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU owner • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM • Filed 05/25/2016

"@40,639 miles perform diag. code p0014 replace exhaust solenoid valve. how could this happen orignal car owner. is this a recall, not announce yet."

— 2013 CHEVROLET MALIBU owner • ENGINE • Filed 03/10/2016

"The check engine light came on and vehicle was taken to dealership to get a diagnostic of the problem. turns out the code is p0014 a diagnostic trouble code (dtc) for "camshaft position b - timing over-advanced or system performance (bank 1)"."

— 2014 CHEVROLET MALIBU owner • ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE • Filed 09/07/2019

"Multiple components and/or system failures/malfunctions, exact cause is unknown. Vehicle is available for inspection upon request. Safety risks include engine power reduction issues that result in unexpected deceleration, and/or sudden/dangerous loss of power/acceleration."

— 2018 CHEVROLET MALIBU owner • POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE • Filed 09/23/2025

Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Common Causes of P0014 on CHEVROLET MALIBU

22.2%
11.1%
11.1%
11.1%
11.1%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2009
1
2010
1
2013
1
2014
1
2018
2
2019
3

What To Do Next

  1. 1
    Check for recalls on YOUR VIN

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  2. 2
    Get a proper diagnosis

    A code alone doesn't tell you the exact failed part. A diagnostic at a shop ($50-$150) pinpoints the root cause before you spend money on parts.

  3. 3
    Compare repair quotes

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P0014 on Other Vehicles

Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (U.S. Department of Transportation) and the SAE J2012 OBD-II standard. Code definitions follow the SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6 standard. Owner reports are filed directly with NHTSA by vehicle owners. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not replace professional automotive diagnosis. Always consult a qualified mechanic for vehicle repair decisions.

Last updated: March 2026