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Chevrolet Malibu

41 recalls affect this vehicle. Sorted by severity, then date.

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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·21V00F000·2021-12-22

    GM Recalls Buick and Chevrolet Vehicles for Rear Suspension Defect

    General Motors is recalling specific Buick and Chevrolet vehicles because rear suspension parts may corrode and fracture, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    BUICK — BUICK, CHEVROLET LACROSSE, REGAL, MALIBU
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·21V633000·2021-08-12

    GM Recalls 2013 Buick and Chevrolet Vehicles for Rear Suspension Defect

    General Motors is recalling 2013 Buick Regal, Lacrosse, and Chevrolet Malibu vehicles because excessive corrosion protection on rear toe links may cause them to fracture, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    CHEVROLET — CHEVROLET, BUICK MALIBU, LACROSSE, REGAL
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·20V764000·2020-12-21

    GM Recalls 2010-2013 Buick and Chevrolet Models for Rear Suspension Defect

    General Motors is recalling specific Buick and Chevrolet vehicles because excessive corrosion protection on rear toe links may cause them to fracture, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    BUICK — BUICK, CHEVROLET LACROSSE, REGAL, MALIBU
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·20V668000·2020-10-29

    GM Recalls Vehicles for Missing Start-Stop Accumulator Bolts

    General Motors is recalling specific 2018-2020 vehicles because missing bolts on the start/stop accumulator may cause transmission leaks, loss of propulsion, or fire.

    Product
    GMC — GMC, CHEVROLET, CADILLAC TERRAIN, CRUZE, EQUINOX, XT4
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·19V019000·2019-01-16

    GM Recalls 2010-2011 Chevrolet Malibu for Air Bag Inflator Defect

    General Motors is recalling 2010-2011 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles because the driver's air bag inflator may explode during a crash, potentially causing serious injury or death.

    Product
    CHEVROLET — CHEVROLET MALIBU
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·18V576000·2018-08-30

    GM Recalls 2018-2019 Vehicles for Rear Brake Caliper Coating Defect

    General Motors is recalling 2018-2019 Chevrolet, GMC, Buick, and Cadillac vehicles because rear brake caliper pistons may have insufficient coating, potentially reducing braking performance.

    Product
    CHEVROLET — CHEVROLET, CADILLAC, BUICK IMPALA, VOLT, XTS, BOLT EV
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·18V358000·2018-05-31

    GM Recalls 2015-2018 Vehicles for Fuel Pump Fire Risk

    General Motors is recalling specific 2015-2018 GMC, Chevrolet, Buick, and Cadillac vehicles because a fuel pump may detach and cause a leak, increasing fire risk.

    Product
    GMC — GMC, CHEVROLET, BUICK CANYON, MALIBU, ENVISION, ACADIA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·16V870000·2016-12-02

    GM Recalls 2017 Chevrolet Malibu for Rear Side Air Bag Defect

    General Motors is recalling 2017 Chevrolet Malibus because the right-hand rear side air bag inflator manifold may have insufficient welds, posing a risk of debris or failure during a crash.

    Product
    CHEVROLET — CHEVROLET MALIBU
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·16V151000·2016-03-11

    GM Recalls 2016 Chevrolet Malibus for Side Air Bag Weld Defect

    General Motors is recalling 2016 Chevrolet Malibus because side air bag weld studs may fracture, increasing injury risk during deployment.

    Product
    CHEVROLET — CHEVROLET MALIBU
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·15V666000·2015-10-16

    GM Recalls 2015 Vehicles Due to Side Air Bag Inflator Rupture Risk

    General Motors is recalling specific 2015 Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, and GMC vehicles because side air bag inflators may rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious injury or death.

    Product
    CHEVROLET — CHEVROLET, CADILLAC, BUICK MALIBU, XTS, EQUINOX, LACROSSE
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·15V269000·2015-05-08

    GM Recalls 2011-2012 Chevrolet Malibu for Seat Belt Cable Defect

    General Motors is recalling 2011-2012 Chevrolet Malibus because flexible steel seat belt cables may break, increasing injury risk in a crash.

    Product
    CHEVROLET — CHEVROLET MALIBU
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·15V064000·2015-02-04

    GM Recalls 2006-2007 Chevrolet and Pontiac Vehicles for Steering Defect

    General Motors is recalling specific 2006-2007 Chevrolet Malibu, Malibu Maxx, and Pontiac G6 vehicles because the electric power steering assist may suddenly fail, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    CHEVROLET — CHEVROLET, PONTIAC MALIBU, G6, MALIBU MAXX
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·14V400000·2014-07-03

    GM Recalls 5.8 Million Vehicles for Ignition Switch Airbag Risk

    General Motors is recalling 5,877,718 vehicles from 1997-2008 because the ignition switch may move out of the run position, preventing airbags from deploying in a crash.

    Product
    CHEVROLET — CHEVROLET, PONTIAC, OLDSMOBILE IMPALA, GRAND AM, GRAND PRIX, MALIBU
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·14V252000·2014-05-14

    GM Recalls 2004-2012 Vehicles for Electronic Stability Control Defect

    General Motors is recalling 2004-2012 Chevrolet, Pontiac, and Saturn vehicles because a wiring issue can disable crash avoidance features like traction control.

    Product
    CHEVROLET — CHEVROLET, SATURN, PONTIAC MALIBU, AURA, G6, MALIBU MAXX
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·14V247000·2014-05-14

    GM Recalls 2014 Chevrolet Malibu for Brake Vacuum Assist Loss

    General Motors is recalling specific 2014 Chevrolet Malibus because a software issue may cause a complete loss of brake vacuum assist, increasing stopping distance.

    Product
    CHEVROLET — CHEVROLET MALIBU
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·14V240000·2014-05-08

    GM Recalls 2014 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Malibu for Brake Defect

    General Motors is recalling 2014 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Malibu vehicles because incorrect front brake rotors may cause brake pad detachment and reduced braking.

    Product
    CHEVROLET — CHEVROLET, BUICK MALIBU, LACROSSE
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·14V224000·2014-04-30

    GM Recalls 1.1 Million Vehicles for Transmission Shift Cable Fracture Risk

    General Motors is recalling 1,131,113 vehicles due to a transmission shift cable that may fracture, causing unintended movement or rollaway.

    Product
    CHEVROLET — CHEVROLET, PONTIAC, SATURN MALIBU MAXX, MALIBU, G6, AURA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·14V153000·2014-03-31

    GM Recalls 1.4 Million Vehicles for Electric Power Steering Loss

    General Motors is recalling approximately 1.4 million vehicles due to a potential sudden loss of electric power steering assist, which increases the risk of a crash.

    Product
    SATURN — SATURN, CHEVROLET, PONTIAC ION, MALIBU MAXX, MALIBU, G6
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·14V092000·2014-02-21

    GM Recalls 2014 Vehicles for Transmission Shift Cable Defect

    General Motors is recalling 2014 Buick, Chevrolet, and GMC vehicles because the transmission shift cable may disengage, creating a risk of the vehicle rolling away.

    Product
    CHEVROLET — CHEVROLET, BUICK, GMC IMPALA, VERANO, TRAVERSE, MALIBU
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·12V460000·2012-09-18

    GM Recalls 2007-2010 Saturn, Pontiac, Chevrolet Models for Shift Cable Defect

    General Motors is recalling specific 2007-2010 Saturn Aura, Pontiac G6, and Chevrolet Malibu vehicles because a transmission shift cable defect could allow the car to roll away.

    Product
    SATURN — SATURN, PONTIAC, CHEVROLET AURA, G6, MALIBU
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·12V224000·2012-05-18

    GM Recalls 2013 Chevrolet Malibu for Airbag Deployment Software Defect

    General Motors is recalling 2013 Chevrolet Malibus because a software defect may cause airbags to deploy unintentionally or fail to deploy in a crash.

    Product
    CHEVROLET — CHEVROLET MALIBU
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·11E009000·2011-02-28

    TI Automotive Recalls Aftermarket Fuel Pumps for Stalling Risk

    TI Automotive is recalling aftermarket fuel pumps for Saab, Cadillac, and Chevrolet vehicles because they may seize and cause the engine to stall.

    Product
    SAAB — SAAB, CADILLAC, CHEVROLET 9-3, XLR, MALIBU
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·22V923000·2022-12-14

    2022-2023 Chevrolet Malibu Recalled for Defective Front Impact Bar Weld

    General Motors is recalling certain 2022-2023 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles with improperly welded front impact bars. The structural defect may prevent crash sensors from working correctly, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

    Product
    CHEVROLET — CHEVROLET MALIBU
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·22V359000·2022-05-19

    2022 Chevrolet Blazer driver's seat frame weld defect

    General Motors is recalling certain 2022 Chevrolet Blazer vehicles due to an improper weld in the driver's seat cushion frame that may fail to adequately restrain the driver in a crash.

    Product
    CHEVROLET — CHEVROLET, CADILLAC MALIBU, EQUINOX, XT4, BLAZER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·21V649000·2021-08-20

    Chevrolet Malibu and Cadillac XT4 seat belt fastener defects

    General Motors is recalling certain 2016-2021 Chevrolet Malibu and 2019-2021 Cadillac XT4 vehicles because rear seat belt retractors may be improperly secured with loose or missing fasteners, potentially affecting safety in a crash.

    Product
    CADILLAC — CADILLAC, CHEVROLET XT4, MALIBU
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·19V642000·2019-09-06

    GM Recalls 2018 Chevrolet Malibus Due to Engine Software Error

    General Motors is recalling 2018 Chevrolet Malibus with 1.5L turbo engines because a software error may disable fuel injectors, causing the engine to stall.

    Product
    CHEVROLET — CHEVROLET MALIBU
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·16V781000·2016-10-26

    GM Recalls 2016 Chevrolet Malibu for Side Air Bag Defect

    General Motors is recalling 2016 Chevrolet Malibus because the side-impact air bag fabric may tear during deployment, potentially increasing injury risk in a crash.

    Product
    CHEVROLET — CHEVROLET MALIBU
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·16V502000·2016-07-05

    GM Recalls Vehicles for Ignition Key Removal and Rollaway Risk

    General Motors is recalling specific Buick, Chevrolet, and GMC vehicles because the ignition key may be removed without the transmission in Park, creating a rollaway hazard.

    Product
    CHEVROLET — CHEVROLET, BUICK, GMC EQUINOX, REGAL, CRUZE, TERRAIN
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·16V125000·2016-03-02

    GM Recalls 2016 Chevrolet and GMC Vehicles for Air Bag Defect

    General Motors is recalling specific 2016 Chevrolet Colorado, Malibu, and GMC Canyon vehicles because the driver's air bag may inflate improperly during a crash, increasing injury risk.

    Product
    CHEVROLET — CHEVROLET, GMC COLORADO, CANYON, MALIBU
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·16V084000·2016-02-11

    GM Recalls 2016 Vehicles for Missing Audio Safety Warnings

    General Motors is recalling 2016 Chevrolet and GMC vehicles because the radio may fail to provide audio warnings for unbelted drivers or keys left in the ignition.

    Product
    GMC — GMC, CHEVROLET SIERRA, SILVERADO, MALIBU, CAMARO
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·15V164000·2015-03-23

    GM Recalls 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu for Sunroof Pinch Hazard

    General Motors is recalling 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibus because the sunroof switch may be pressed inadvertently, causing the roof to close unexpectedly and risk pinch injuries.

    Product
    CHEVROLET — CHEVROLET MALIBU
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·13V567000·2013-11-13

    GM Recalls 2014 Chevrolet Malibu for Defroster Software Defect

    General Motors is recalling 2014 Chevrolet Malibus because the HVAC control may fail, preventing the windshield defroster from working and reducing visibility.

    Product
    CHEVROLET — CHEVROLET MALIBU
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·13V566000·2013-11-13

    GM Recalls 2013 Chevrolet Malibu for Power Seat Wiring Fire Risk

    General Motors is recalling 2013 Chevrolet Malibus with 8-way power seats because the wiring harness may chafe, potentially causing a short circuit or fire.

    Product
    CHEVROLET — CHEVROLET MALIBU
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·24V575000·2024-08-01

    2024 Chevrolet Malibu Vehicles Recalled for Wrong Owner Manual

    General Motors is recalling 2024 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles that may have an incorrect owner's manual. The wrong manual could contain inaccurate vehicle safety information.

    Product
    CHEVROLET — CHEVROLET, CADILLAC MALIBU, XT4
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide

NHTSA crash-test safety rating

Federal 5-Star Safety Rating from crash testing. This is a separate government program from the recall(s) above — a high star rating says nothing about whether a specific recall has been fixed, and a recall says nothing about crash-test performance.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), a federal crash-test program — not a recall record.

Wider context for this vehicle

Beyond the official recalls above. These are third-party figures derived from NHTSA complaint data — useful signal, but not part of our verified recall record.

Federal investigations

  • PE20011 Preliminary Evaluation · fuel/propulsion system
  • EA09004 Engineering Analysis · exterior lighting:brake lights

Complaint clusters with no matching recall

  • 2013 · steering 197 complaints, median 60,000 mi
  • 2016 · powertrain 168 complaints, median 42,000 mi
  • 2018 · powertrain 160 complaints, median 43,300 mi
  • 2017 · electrical 138 complaints, median 40,814 mi
    Includes 1 alleging a fire. Unverified owner allegations from complaint filings — not confirmed by any agency.
  • 2017 · powertrain 138 complaints, median 50,000 mi

Technical service bulletins

1,806 manufacturer service bulletins across 21 model years. A TSB is repair guidance to dealers, not a safety recall.

Third-party reliability score

  • 2025: 4.3/5 · 11 complaints
  • 2024: 3.9/5 · 39 complaints · most complained-of: electrical
  • 2023: 3.8/5 · 68 complaints · most complained-of: electrical
  • 2022: 3.8/5 · 96 complaints · most complained-of: powertrain
  • 2021: 3.7/5 · 88 complaints · most complained-of: powertrain

This is ProblemsByVin’s own published heuristic (1 worst – 5 best), not an official rating and unrelated to our severity scale.

Data on this panel comes from ProblemsByVin, derived from US NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, and licensed CC BY 4.0. It is not published by a federal agency and is not part of our verified recall record.

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