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US recalls (2)
Seats
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: An improperly welded seat frame may not adequately restrain the driver in a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the driver's seat and replace the cushion frame, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 23, 2022. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N212356050.
Seat belts: rear/other, retractor
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not function properly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the rear seat belt retractors, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 17, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N212333380.
Canadian recalls (1)
Show 1 Canadian recall
Lights and instruments
2023-11-02 · campaign 2023-591
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the automatic headlamps may not turn on soon enough as it becomes dark outside. Canadian regulations require automatic headlamps to turn on when the ambient light level drops below a certain point (1000 lux).
Safety Risk:
Headlamps that don't turn on as it becomes dark outside could reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
General Motors will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the body control module (BCM) software.
Owner complaints (90)
Owners filed 90 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Chevrolet Malibu (1 fires, 1 injuries reported). Among 40 model years of this model, it ranks #26 for the most complaints (median 443).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Unknown or other | 31 | |
| Electrical system | 30 | |
| Power train | 28 | |
| Engine | 15 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 8 | |
| Air bags | 6 | |
| Back over prevention | 3 | |
| Suspension | 3 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2021 Chevrolet Malibu.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2021 Chevrolet Malibu 4 DR FWD | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2021 Chevrolet Malibu version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Malibu 1.5 L Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 29 | 36 | 32 | $2,100 |
| Malibu 2.0 L Automatic 9-spd | 22 | 33 | 26 | $2,600 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.