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US recalls (2)
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: A rearview image that does not display correctly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: 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: 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.
Canadian recalls (1)
Show 1 Canadian recall
Visual system
2026-04-02 · campaign 2026-166
Issue:
On certain vehicles, moisture could enter the rearview camera and could cause the rearview camera image not to display correctly or at all.
Safety Risk:
A rearview camera image that doesn't display correctly could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could 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 inspect and, if necessary, replace the rearview camera.
Owner complaints (72)
Owners filed 72 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Chevrolet Malibu (5 crashes, 1 fires, 8 injuries reported). Among 40 model years of this model, it ranks #27 for the most complaints (median 443).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Back over prevention | 16 | |
| Unknown or other | 14 | |
| Engine | 13 | |
| Electrical system | 12 | |
| Air bags | 8 | |
| Power train | 8 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 6 | |
| Steering | 5 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2023 Chevrolet Malibu.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2023 Chevrolet Malibu 4 DR FWD | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2023 Chevrolet Malibu version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Malibu 1.5 L Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 27 | 35 | 30 | $2,250 |
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Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada).
Recalls updated 2026-10-30.