Chevrolet Malibu recalls

50 safety recalls for the Chevrolet Malibu (model years 2000–2025), explained in plain English. Pick your year:

All Chevrolet Malibu recalls

Date	Recall	Vehicles	Problem	Units
2026-04-02	26V212	2023–2025 Chevrolet Malibu	Backup camera	276,879
2024-08-01	24V575	2024 Cadillac XT4 & 2024 Chevrolet Malibu	Equipment	22
2022-12-14	22V923	2022–2023 Chevrolet Malibu	Body & structure	2,108
2022-05-20	22V359	2022 Cadillac XT4 & 2022 Chevrolet Blazer + 2 more	Seats	221
2021-12-22	21V00F	2010–2013 Buick Lacrosse & 2012–2013 Buick Regal + 1 more	Suspension	4,271
2021-08-20	21V649	2016–2021 Chevrolet Malibu & 2019–2021 Cadillac XT4	Seat belt	402
2021-08-12	21V633	2013 Buick Lacrosse & 2013 Buick Regal + 1 more	Suspension	32,894
2020-12-10	20V764	2010–2013 Buick Lacrosse & 2012–2013 Buick Regal + 1 more	Suspension	220,006
2020-10-29	20V668	2018–2020 Chevrolet Equinox & 2018–2020 Chevrolet Traverse + 10 more	Powertrain & transmission	194,105
2019-09-09	19V642	2018 Chevrolet Malibu	Engine	177,282
2019-01-31	19V019	2010–2011 Chevrolet Malibu	Airbag	1,145
2018-09-05	18V576	2018–2019 Buick Lacrosse & 2018–2019 Buick Regal + 8 more	Brakes	210,628
2018-06-19	18V400	2016–2018 Chevrolet Malibu	Airbag	66
2018-06-04	18V358	2015–2018 GMC Canyon & 2016–2018 Chevrolet Colorado + 7 more	Fuel system	895
2016-12-02	16V870	2017 Chevrolet Malibu	Airbag	113
2016-10-26	16V781	2016 Chevrolet Malibu	Airbag	18
2016-07-05	16V502	2011–2016 Chevrolet Cruze & 2013–2017 Buick Verano + 5 more	Electrical system	8,367
2016-05-05	16V272	2016 Chevrolet Malibu	Stability control	66
2016-03-11	16V151	2016 Chevrolet Malibu	Airbag	3,137
2016-03-02	16V125	2016 Chevrolet Colorado & 2016 Chevrolet Malibu + 1 more	Airbag	1,579
2016-02-11	16V084	2016 Chevrolet Camaro & 2016 Chevrolet Malibu + 2 more	Electrical system	139
2015-10-16	15V666	2015 Buick Lacrosse & 2015 Cadillac XTS + 4 more	Airbag	395
2015-05-08	15V269	2011–2012 Chevrolet Malibu	Seat belt	437,045
2015-04-24	15V245	2013 Chevrolet Malibu	Powertrain & transmission	3,690
2015-03-23	15V164	2013–2015 Chevrolet Malibu	Windows, wipers & mirrors	87,063
2015-02-04	15V064	2006–2007 Chevrolet Malibu & 2006–2007 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx + 1 more	Steering	69,633
2014-07-07	14V400	2000–2005 Chevrolet Impala & 2000–2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo + 6 more	Electrical system	5,877,718
2014-05-15	14V252	2004–2012 Chevrolet Malibu & 2005–2010 Pontiac G6 + 2 more	Lights	2,440,524
2014-05-14	14V247	2014 Chevrolet Malibu	Brakes	140,067
2014-05-08	14V240	2014 Buick Lacrosse & 2014 Chevrolet Malibu	Brakes	8,208
2014-04-30	14V224	2004–2008 Chevrolet Malibu & 2004–2007 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx + 2 more	Powertrain & transmission	1,131,113
2014-03-31	14V153	2004–2009 Chevrolet Malibu & 2005–2009 Pontiac G6 + 5 more	Steering	1,373,177
2014-03-06	14V092	2014 Buick Enclave & 2014 Buick Lacrosse + 7 more	Powertrain & transmission	355
2013-11-19	13V567	2014 Chevrolet Malibu	Windows, wipers & mirrors	42,696
2013-11-19	13V566	2013 Chevrolet Malibu	Electrical system	14,909
2013-01-25	13V024	2013 Chevrolet Malibu	Suspension	8,519
2012-10-04	12V484	2011–2013 Buick Regal & 2013 Chevrolet Malibu	Lights	120,426
2012-09-19	12V460	2007–2010 Saturn Aura & 2008–2010 Chevrolet Malibu + 1 more	Powertrain & transmission	426,240
2012-05-18	12V224	2013 Chevrolet Malibu	Electrical system	4,304
2009-03-06	09V073	2009 Buick Enclave & 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt + 8 more	Powertrain & transmission	276,729
2008-12-03	08V634	2009 Chevrolet Malibu	Windows, wipers & mirrors	77
2006-11-01	06V417	2005–2006 Buick Lacrosse & 2005–2006 Buick Rendezvous + 10 more	Airbag	794
2005-10-19	05V486	2006 Chevrolet Malibu	Equipment	2,351
2004-11-03	04V528	2003 Chevrolet Malibu & 2003 Oldsmobile Alero + 1 more	Speed control	92,863
2004-04-21	04V190	2004 Chevrolet Malibu	Brakes	65,439
2004-04-21	04V188	2004 Chevrolet Malibu	Seat belt	84,474
2004-03-01	04V094	2004 Chevrolet Malibu	Equipment	51,715
2003-09-04	03V327	2000–2001 Chevrolet Malibu & 2000–2001 Oldsmobile Alero + 1 more	Lights	670,740
2002-04-15	02V107	2002 Chevrolet Malibu	Lights	10,168
1999-10-29	99V302	2000 Chevrolet Malibu	Fuel system	43,218

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FAQ

How many recalls does the Chevrolet Malibu have?

The Chevrolet Malibu has 50 NHTSA safety recalls across model years 2000–2025. The 2013 model year has the most (10).

Are Chevrolet Malibu recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)