2023 Chevrolet Malibu
2 recalls · 32 complaints · Safety Score C
Recall History
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 & Remedy
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: 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.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The rearview camera screen may display a distorted or blank image.
Consequence & Remedy
Consequence: 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 are expected to be mailed May 18, 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.
Recent Complaints
| Date | Component | Description | Crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/05/2026 | Steering,fuel System, Gasoline,electronic Stability Control (esc) | The contact's wife owns a 2023 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed sp... | No | No |
| 04/30/2026 | Visibility/Wiper,lane Departure | Nearly had a collision while trying to back up in parking garage. | No | No |
| 04/29/2026 | Back Over Prevention | The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V212000 (Back Ov... | No | No |
| 04/22/2026 | Power Train,engine | The issue appears to involve the engine and turbocharger system. The vehicle has shown symptoms consistent with a turbo ... | No | No |
| 04/17/2026 | Back Over Prevention | The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the camera screen was black. While reversing, the came... | No | No |
| 04/14/2026 | Engine | My engine keeps decreasing and throwing code p0299, wastegate/turbo, under boost. 84k miles. After a few drive cycles, e... | No | No |
| 04/07/2026 | Power Train,unknown or Other | We decided to take a road trip 2023 chev Malibu with 142000 miles and transmission goes bad | No | No |
| 04/03/2026 | Unknown or Other | The rearview camera system fails intermittently when the vehicle is placed in reverse. The display will either show a di... | No | No |
| 03/09/2026 | Power Train,engine | The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving 75 MPH, the vehicle jerked abnormally wi... | No | No |
| 02/11/2026 | Power Train,electrical System,engine | MY 2023 CHEVY MALIBU HAS A MISSING TURBOCHARGER SCREW THAT RANDOMLY CAME OFF FROM UNDER A METAL PLATE ON ITS OWN, GMC HA... | No | No |
Most Complained-About Components
Frequently Asked Questions
The 2023 Chevrolet Malibu has 2 recall campaigns on record with NHTSA. Total complaints filed: 32.
The 2023 Chevrolet Malibu has a Safety Score of 53/100 (Grade C). This score factors in recall severity (40%), complaint frequency (30%), crash and fire reports (20%), and trend direction (10%).
The 2023 Chevrolet Malibu received a Safety Score of C. This vehicle has an average safety record. There are 3 crash reports on file. There are 1 fire reports.
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%).
Source: NHTSA vehicle recall database, 2026.