Recall campaigns by affected system, 2016–2024.
Showing the 12 most recent of 17 campaigns, newest first, from NHTSA records. Check a specific VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
26V212000NHTSA report received April 2026Model years: 2023–2024
NHTSA campaign 26V212000: Chevrolet Malibu back over prevention recall
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The rearview camera screen may display a distorted or blank image.
Consequence: A rearview image that does not display correctly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the rearview camera, free of charge.
24V575000NHTSA report received August 2024Model years: 2024
NHTSA campaign 24V575000: Chevrolet Malibu equipment recall
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Cadillac XT4 and Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The vehicles may have the wrong owner's manual in the glove box. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
Consequence: 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.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will provide owners with the correct manual, free of charge.
22V923000NHTSA report received December 2022Model years: 2022–2023
NHTSA campaign 22V923000: Chevrolet Malibu structure recall
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.
Consequence: An improperly welded front impact bar may result in the front crash sensors not performing correctly, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will inspect the right-hand and left-hand side of the vehicle's motor rail for an incomplete weld.
22V359000NHTSA report received May 2022Model years: 2021
NHTSA campaign 22V359000: Chevrolet Malibu seats recall
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Malibu, 2022 Chevrolet Equinox, Blazer and Cadillac XT4 vehicles. The driver's seat cushion frame may have an improper weld in the power tilt-adjustment mechanism.
Consequence: An improperly welded seat frame may not adequately restrain the driver in a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will inspect the driver's seat and replace the cushion frame, as necessary, free of charge.
21V649000NHTSA report received August 2021Model years: 2016–2021
NHTSA campaign 21V649000: Chevrolet Malibu seat belts recall
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2021 Chevrolet Malibu and 2019-2021 Cadillac XT4 vehicles. The rear seat belt retractors may be improperly secured with loose or missing fasteners.
Consequence: An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not function properly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will inspect and tighten the rear seat belt retractors, as necessary, free of charge.
20V668000NHTSA report received October 2020Model years: 2018
NHTSA campaign 20V668000: Chevrolet Malibu power train recall
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Cruze and Buick LaCrosse, 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Terrain, 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, 2019-2020 Buick Encore, Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, Chevrolet Blazer and GMC Acadia, and 2020 Cadillac XT6 vehicles. The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing bolts.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the start-stop transmission accumulator and replace it if any bolts are missing, free of charge.
19V642000NHTSA report received September 2019Model years: 2018
NHTSA campaign 19V642000: Chevrolet Malibu electrical system recall
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles equipped with 1.5L turbo engines. An error in the Engine Control Module (ECM) software may result in the fuel injectors being disabled.
Consequence: Disabled fuel injectors would prevent the engine from starting and may cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ECM software, free of charge.
18V576000NHTSA report received August 2018Model years: 2018
NHTSA campaign 18V576000: Chevrolet Malibu service brakes recall
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Equinox, Impala, Cruze, Volt and Bolt EV vehicles, GMC Terrain vehicles, Buick Lacrosse and Regal vehicles, Cadillac XTS and XTS Professional vehicles and 2018 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.
Consequence: A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): GM will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system, free of charge.
18V400000NHTSA report received June 2018Model years: 2016–2018
NHTSA campaign 18V400000: Chevrolet Malibu air bags recall
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. During servicing, a Passenger Presence System (PPS) may have been installed that was not correctly calibrated to the vehicle's seat type. As a result, the PPS may not properly identify an adult passenger from a child passenger in the front passenger seat, potentially causing the air bag to not deploy when it should, or causing the air bag to deploy when it shouldn't.
Consequence: In the event of a crash, improper air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger PPS seat service kit, free of charge.
18V358000NHTSA report received May 2018Model years: 2016–2018
NHTSA campaign 18V358000: Chevrolet Malibu fuel system recall
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 GMC Canyon, 2016-2017 Buick Envision, 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado and Malibu, 2017-2018 GMC Acadia, 2018 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The high pressure fuel pump may detach from its mounting flange, possibly resulting in the pump damaging the high pressure fuel line.
Consequence: A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump, and high pressure fuel pipe, free of charge.
16V870000NHTSA report received December 2016Model years: 2017
NHTSA campaign 16V870000: Chevrolet Malibu air bags recall
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017 Malibu vehicles manufactured on November 10, 2016. The right-hand rear side air bag inflator manifold may have insufficient welds.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear side air bag modules, free of charge.
16V781000NHTSA report received October 2016Model years: 2016
NHTSA campaign 16V781000: Chevrolet Malibu air bags recall
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured November 18, 2015, to June 7, 2016. The fabric of the side-impact air bag cushion may tear during deployment.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the air bag module, free of charge.
The same full inspection at every tier, at the seller’s location, with a photo-documented report:
Other midsize sedans to weigh against the Chevrolet Malibu. Recall counts cover different model-year spans and are not a reliability ranking.
How many recalls does the Chevrolet Malibu have?
As of NHTSA records retrieved 2026-08-27, NHTSA lists 17 recall campaigns for the Chevrolet Malibu, model years 2016–2024. A recall applies to specific VIN ranges, variants, trims or build dates, so a particular vehicle may be affected by all, some, or none of them, and a campaign count is not a reliability ranking. Whether an open recall is a safety risk depends on the campaign, so read the NHTSA entry for the VIN. Each campaign below shows the remedy NHTSA records, which may be a dealer or service-center repair, an over-the-air software update, or, for some campaigns, a repurchase. This page details the most recent campaigns; the full record for any VIN is at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What should an inspector check on a used Chevrolet Malibu?
Beyond the standard pre-purchase checks, the recall history for this model concentrates in: air bags, electrical system, fuel system, electronic stability control (esc), seat belts, service brakes. An inspector documents the visible and operational condition of those systems without disassembly; internal parts, software-only issues and whether a recall remedy was performed are VIN-lookup questions, not inspection findings.
Can a pre-purchase inspection tell me whether a Chevrolet Malibu recall was done?
No. Whether a recall repair was performed is recorded against the VIN, so NHTSA's lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls (or the manufacturer's own) is the authoritative check. Run it before you travel. The inspection covers what a VIN lookup cannot: the physical condition of the vehicle in front of you.
Can you inspect a Chevrolet Malibu at a dealer, a private seller, or out of state?
Yes. The inspector usually travels to the vehicle at the seller's location — a dealer lot or a private seller — and you do not need to be there. Vehicle Inspectors dispatches an independent inspector within 50 miles of any US ZIP code, widening to 150 miles if needed; more remote locations are quoted case by case. You get a photo-documented PDF report in 24–48 hours.
How much does a Chevrolet Malibu pre-purchase inspection cost?
A pre-purchase inspection of a Chevrolet Malibu through Vehicle Inspectors: Bronze $249 · Silver $349 · Gold $449. Your card is saved at booking, not charged. A hold is placed when an inspector schedules, and you are charged after the inspection is completed. If no inspector accepts within 72 hours, the request auto-cancels and nothing is charged.
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