Chevrolet Malibus recalled over rearview cameras that may show nothing
General Motors is recalling 276,879 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles because the rearview camera screen may display a distorted or blank image.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: Scored 3 under the risk-of-harm criterion: NHTSA states the defect reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash, and no injuries are reported.
Plain-English summary
General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2023-2025 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles.
The record states the rearview camera screen may display a distorted or blank image.
NHTSA states the consequence is that a rearview image which does not display correctly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. The record gives the potential number of units affected as 276,879, and lists the affected component as back over prevention, sensing system, camera.
Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the rearview camera, free of charge. The record states owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 2026, that owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and that GM's number for this recall is N262551720.
The recalled product
- Product
- CHEVROLET MALIBU
- Brand
- CHEVROLET
- Manufacturer
- General Motors, LLC
- Category
- Vehicle — Sedan
- Affected units
- 276,879
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- MALIBU
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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