Chevrolet Malibu problems by model year

Every Chevrolet Malibu model year

Chevrolet Malibu recalls

• Recall 26V212000Apr 2, 2026276,879 vehiclesModel years 2023–2025

  Risk: A rearview image that does not display correctly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

• Recall 24V575000Aug 1, 202422 vehiclesModel years 2024

  Risk: The wrong owner's manual may contain inaccurate information about vehicle functions and other safety relevant information, which could lead to improper operation of the vehicle and increase the risk of a crash or injury.

• Recall 22V923000Dec 14, 20222,108 vehiclesModel years 2022–2023

  Risk: An improperly welded front impact bar may result in the front crash sensors not performing correctly, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

• Recall 22V359000May 19, 2022221 vehiclesModel years 2021

  Risk: An improperly welded seat frame may not adequately restrain the driver in a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

• Recall 21V00F000Dec 22, 20214,271 vehiclesModel years 2013

  Risk: A rear toe link fracture may reduce the driver's ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

• Recall 21V649000Aug 20, 2021402 vehiclesModel years 2016–2021

  Risk: An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not function properly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

• Recall 21V633000Aug 12, 202132,894 vehiclesModel years 2013

  Risk: A rear toe link fracture may reduce the driver's ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

• Recall 20V764000Dec 21, 2020220,006 vehiclesModel years 2013

  Risk: A rear toe link fracture may reduce the driver's ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

• Recall 20V668000Oct 29, 2020194,105 vehiclesModel years 2018

  Risk: Missing bolts on the start-stop accumulator endcap could result in a transmission oil leak and may progress to a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire.

• Recall 19V642000Sep 6, 2019177,282 vehiclesModel years 2018

  Risk: Disabled fuel injectors would prevent the engine from starting and may cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

• Recall 19V019000Jan 16, 20191,145 vehiclesModel years 2010–2011

  Risk: If the inflator explodes, sharp metal fragments may strike the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

• Recall 18V576000Aug 30, 2018210,628 vehiclesModel years 2018

  Risk: A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.

• Recall 18V400000Jun 14, 201866 vehiclesModel years 2016–2018

  Risk: In the event of a crash, improper air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury.

• Recall 18V358000May 31, 2018895 vehiclesModel years 2016–2018

  Risk: A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

• Recall 16V870000Dec 2, 2016113 vehiclesModel years 2017

  Risk: Insufficient welds could cause the inflator to separate and propel air bag debris into the cabin during a crash. Also, the inflator could fail to inflate during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

• Recall 16V781000Oct 26, 201618 vehiclesModel years 2016

  Risk: If the air bag tears during deployment, the air bag may not perform as designed, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

• Recall 16V502000Jul 5, 20168,367 vehiclesModel years 2013–2016

  Risk: If the key is removed without the transmission in PARK, the vehicle may rollaway as occupants are exiting, increasing the risk of injury.

• Recall 16V272000May 5, 201666 vehiclesModel years 2016

  Risk: If the EBCM fails the primary braking system will still function, however, the loss of ABS and ESC increase the risk of a crash.

• Recall 16V151000Mar 11, 20163,137 vehiclesModel years 2016

  Risk: Fractured weld studs may allow the side air bag to move out of position during deployment, increasing the risk of injury.

• Recall 16V125000Mar 2, 20161,579 vehiclesModel years 2016

  Risk: An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury.

• Recall 16V084000Feb 11, 2016139 vehiclesModel years 2016

  Risk: An unbelted driver is at a greater risk of injury in a crash.

• Recall 15V666000Oct 16, 2015395 vehiclesModel years 2015

  Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of one or both of the side impact air bags, the air bag's inflator may rupture and the air bag may not properly inflate. The rupture could cause metal fragments to strike the vehicle occupants, potentially resulting in serious injury or death. Additionally, if the air bag does not properly inflate, the driver or passenger is at an increased risk of injury.

• Recall 15V269000May 8, 2015437,045 vehiclesModel years 2011–2012

  Risk: If the cable breaks, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

• Recall 15V245000Apr 24, 20153,690 vehiclesModel years 2013

  Risk: If the console shift indicator does not illuminate the transmission gear selection, a driver could inadvertently select a transmission position other than the position the driver intended, increasing the risk of a crash.

• Recall 15V164000Mar 23, 201587,063 vehiclesModel years 2013–2015

  Risk: The Slide or Tilt roof panel switch may inadvertently be pressed and the roof panel may auto-close unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a pinch injury.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology