How many recalls does the Chevrolet Malibu have?

NHTSA lists 8 recalls for the Chevrolet Malibu across the 2010-2014, 2015-2019, 2020-2024 generations covered here. A recall is an official safety action with a free remedy at a franchised dealer.

What are the most common problems on the Chevrolet Malibu?

Across 1,697 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported systems on the Chevrolet Malibu are Electrical System (486), Engine (374), Exterior Lighting (202), Steering (191), Unknown Or Other (173), Power Train (163).

Chevrolet Malibu recalls & common problems

NHTSA safety recalls and owner-reported complaints for the Chevrolet Malibu across the 2010-2014, 2015-2019, 2020-2024 generations. Real, government-sourced figures — use them to gauge how common a problem actually is before you spend on parts.

Mid-size Sedan 8 NHTSA recalls 1,697 owner complaints

8 NHTSA recalls

1,697 owner complaints

71 citing a crash

17 citing a fire

52 citing an injury

Most-reported systems on the Chevrolet Malibu

The component categories Chevrolet owners file the most complaints about with NHTSA, summed across all generations covered.

Electrical System 486
Engine 374
Exterior Lighting 202
Steering 191
Unknown Or Other 173
Power Train 163

Recalls & complaints by model year

Jump to the generation that matches your Malibu:

Generation	Recalls	Complaints	Diagnose
2010-2014 Chevrolet Malibu	3	904	Codes & recalls →
2015-2019 Chevrolet Malibu	4	714	Codes & recalls →
2020-2024 Chevrolet Malibu	1	79	Codes & recalls →

Recent recalls on the Chevrolet Malibu

The most recent NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your specific vehicle is affected and unrepaired.

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS Dec 2022

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The front impact bar, a structural portion of the vehicle frame, may not be properly welded to the front frame rail.…
NHTSA campaign 22V923000
SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS Aug 2021

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2021 Chevrolet Malibu and 2019-2021 Cadillac XT4 vehicles. The rear seat belt retractors may be improperly secured with loose or missing fasteners.…
NHTSA campaign 21V649000
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION Jun 2018

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. During servicing, a Passenger Presence System (PPS) may have been installed that was not correctly calibrated to the vehicle's seat type. As a result, the PPS may not properly identify an adult pa…
NHTSA campaign 18V400000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP May 2018

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 GMC Canyon, 2016-2017 Buick Envision, 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado and Malibu, 2017-2018 GMC Acadia, 2018 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The high pressure fuel pump may detach from…
NHTSA campaign 18V358000
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW Dec 2016

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017 Malibu vehicles manufactured on November 10, 2016. The right-hand rear side air bag inflator manifold may have insufficient welds.…
NHTSA campaign 16V870000
SEAT BELTS May 2015

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured April 8, 2010, to October 11, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the flexible steel cables that connect the seat belts to the vehicle at the outside of the driver seat and the f…
NHTSA campaign 15V269000

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