2023 Chevrolet Malibu driver assistance & safety tech problems

Related recalls

• Recall 26V212000Apr 2, 2026276,879 vehicles
  BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

  General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The rearview camera screen may display a distorted or blank image.

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

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 2026. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N262551720. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 2, 2026.

What owners say

1. Filed Sep 16, 2026CADriver Assistance & Safety TechSuspension

   I was inquiring about the front suspension and frame work is there a recall. My car is unstable in the front like frame is unbalanced

   NHTSA complaint #11764737 · source
2. Filed Aug 20, 202645,000 miKSDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while reversing, the rear-view camera displayed a blue or black image. The vehicle was taken to be diagnosed, and it was determined that the rear-view camera needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was informed that parts were ordered for the repair. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken back to the dealer three times; however, the parts were still unavailable. In addition, the…

   NHTSA complaint #11758185 · source
3. Filed Aug 18, 202688,000 miINDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in reverse(R), the rear-view camera displayed a blank screen. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V212000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not…

   NHTSA complaint #11757632 · source
4. Filed Aug 5, 2026INDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V212000 (Back Over Prevention). The contact was unable to list the vehicle on a rental site due to the open recall. An unknown local dealer was contacted and confirmed that the recall remedy was not yet available. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

   NHTSA complaint #11755001 · source
5. Filed Jul 24, 202670,233 miMDDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the rear-view camera became inoperable, and the camera image was blank. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V212000 (Back Over Prevention). The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed that the part was not yet available and there was no estimated timeframe for…

   NHTSA complaint #11752647 · source
6. Filed Jul 23, 2026CADriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V212000 (Back Over Protection); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

   NHTSA complaint #11752390 · source
7. Filed Jul 20, 202671,510 miMSDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the rear-view camera displayed a blank screen. Additionally, the system vision failure warning light was illuminated. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V212000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall…

   NHTSA complaint #11751502 · source
8. Filed Jul 9, 202681,000 miLADriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while reversing, the rearview camera intermittently flickered and later displayed a blank image. The message "Service Vision System" was displayed. The contact later received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V212000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall…

   NHTSA complaint #11749299 · source
9. Filed Jun 30, 202666,000 miVADriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while reversing, the rear-view camera malfunctioned and displayed a black screen with the message "Backup Camera Unavailable" displayed. The contact stated that the failure created a hazard while reversing. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V212000 (BACK…

   NHTSA complaint #11747360 · source
10. Filed Jun 19, 2026TXDriver Assistance & Safety TechVisibility & Wipers

    To Whom It May Concern, I am the owner of a 2023 Chevrolet Malibu that is affected by the ongoing backup camera safety recall. I am submitting this complaint because this defect is not a minor inconvenience—it is a serious safety issue that places me, my family, pedestrians, and other motorists at risk every time the vehicle is operatesThe rearview camera system is a federally required safety feature designed to help drivers detect people, vehicles, and obstacles behind the…

    NHTSA complaint #11745186 · source
11. Filed Jun 18, 2026FLDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

    The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V212000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

    NHTSA complaint #11745037 · source
12. Filed May 28, 202666,000 miMDDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

    The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number 26V212000 (Back Over Prevention) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the rearview camera…

    NHTSA complaint #11740663 · source

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. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology