2021 Chevrolet Malibu
2 recalls · 64 complaints · Safety Score C
Recall History
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 & Remedy
Consequence: 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.
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 & Remedy
Consequence: 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.
Recent Complaints
| Date | Component | Description | Crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/06/2026 | Electrical System | I went to do an errand pulled in to parking spot put car into park shut it off. Car dash repeatedly said put car into pa... | No | No |
| 03/26/2026 | Suspension | The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse(R), there was a loud poppi... | No | No |
| 03/17/2026 | Fuel/Propulsion System | I was driving on the highway and the check engine light came on. The car slowed down due to lack of power. I got off at ... | No | No |
| 01/14/2026 | Power Train | The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to a dealer for a recall repair ... | No | No |
| 12/11/2025 | Electrical System,unknown or Other | Vehicle has a repeated issue recognizing that it is in park when trying to turn vehicle off. This causes concern that th... | No | No |
| 12/02/2025 | Power Train | The component is D automatic transmission shift to park switch. The vehicle is and will be available for immediate inspe... | No | No |
| 12/02/2025 | Power Train,electrical System,lane Departure | Transmission failed to engage gear properly after backing up. Grinding sounds heard when vehicle was in drive. Problem h... | No | No |
| 10/28/2025 | Service Brakes,fuel/Propulsion System | While driving when coming to a stop, my brakes became stiff causing me to almost hit the vehicle in front of me. Also, t... | No | No |
| 10/22/2025 | Electrical System,engine,fuel/Propulsion System | Dear NHTSA: I am submitting this complaint because my vehicle, a 2021 Chevrolet Malibu (VIN [XXX] ), is included in Em... | No | No |
| 10/16/2025 | Power Train | The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting t... | No | No |
Most Complained-About Components
Frequently Asked Questions
The 2021 Chevrolet Malibu has 2 recall campaigns on record with NHTSA. Total complaints filed: 64.
The 2021 Chevrolet Malibu has a Safety Score of 50/100 (Grade C). This score factors in recall severity (40%), complaint frequency (30%), crash and fire reports (20%), and trend direction (10%).
The 2021 Chevrolet Malibu received a Safety Score of C. This vehicle has an average safety record. No crash reports are on file.
Contact your nearest Chevrolet dealership to schedule a free recall repair. You can also check your specific vehicle by VIN at NHTSA.gov. Manufacturers are required by law to fix recall-related defects at no cost.
Safety Score is calculated from recall severity (40%), complaint frequency (30%), crash/fire reports (20%), and safety trend (10%).