2023 Chevrolet Malibu
2 recalls · 26 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 02/10/2026 | Tires | Tread started separation on driver front tire | No | No |
| 12/29/2025 | Air Bags | When I was in a car accident I was hit on the rear passenger side of my vehicle, right near where my side air bags are s... | Yes | No |
| 12/28/2025 | Electrical System,air Bags,structure | On December 24, 2025, the contact's 2023 Chevrolet Malibu was involved in a severe side-impact collision. The vehicle wa... | Yes | No |
| 10/13/2025 | Power Train,electrical System,engine | Check engine light will come on entire car will shut off. Shuttering, braking locks up, all power is reduced, especially... | No | No |
| 09/25/2025 | Electrical System,service Brakes | Brake system failure lost brakes twice, went and got a diagnosis reading and it said brake system module failure. That i... | No | No |
| 09/10/2025 | Air Bags | The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving 30-35 MPH, another vehicle collided with... | Yes | No |
Most Complained-About Components
Frequently Asked Questions
The 2023 Chevrolet Malibu has 2 recall campaigns on record with NHTSA. Total complaints filed: 26.
The 2023 Chevrolet Malibu has a Safety Score of 57/100 (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%).