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2023 Chevrolet Malibu — Problems, Recalls & Complaints

Aggregated from NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints. Data updated daily from federal databases.

2
Open Recalls
31
Owner Complaints
8
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths
56
Fair
Reliability Score (0–100)
Accelerating +163%
Complaint Trend
21 last 24mo vs 8 prior
Apr & Jun
Peak Complaint Months
31% of complaints in these months

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2023 Chevrolet Malibu Safety Recalls (2)

22V92300014/12/2022
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

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.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the right-hand and left-hand side of the vehicle's motor rail for an incomplete weld. If the condition is found, the vehicle will be repurchased by GM. Owner notification letters were mailed January 20, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.

26V21200002/04/2026
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.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 18, 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.

Most Common Problems Reported for 2023 Chevrolet Malibu

AIR BAGS
3
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
2
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
2
TIRES
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2
BACK OVER PREVENTION
1
ENGINE
1

Based on 29 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Safety Incident Summary

3
Crash-Involved Complaints
8
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths

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