NHTSA Data Explorer

Chevrolet Malibu

Data refreshed May 30, 2026

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Complaints

20,424

Active records

Recalls

59

Active records

TSBs

4,400

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

23

Injuries

675

Crashes

825

Fires

184

Top reported issues — Chevrolet Malibu

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Operating state

8,273

Reporting mechanism

6,330

Steering behavior

5,786

Condition issue

4,143

Engine behavior

2,582

Lighting behavior

2,415

Performance issue

2,340

Driver assistance issue

2,303

Vibration/harshness

1,801

Noise

1,730

Starting behavior

1,411

Safety restraint issue

1,331

Braking behavior

1,019

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

975

Electrical issue

968

Fluid issue

876

Access/entry issue

783

Thermal issue

758

Powering on/off behavior

736

Safety restraint behavior

507

HVAC behavior

383

Ride/handling behavior

350

Infotainment behavior

290

Smell

222

Recent change

195

Wiper/washer behavior

101

Communication/network issue

34

Electrified system issue

12

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2023 CHEVROLET MALIBU

Filed May 28, 2026


The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number 26V212000 (Back Over Prevention) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the rearview camera displayed a

2024 CHEVROLET MALIBU

Filed May 28, 2026


Telematics module failure.

2023 CHEVROLET MALIBU

Filed May 28, 2026


The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH and depressing pedal, the vehicle failed to respond as intended. The check engine warning light illuminated, and the message Engine Power Reduced was displayed. The contact stated that the failure occured intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the turbo charger had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The manufacturer was…

2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU

Filed May 27, 2026


I bought this car about 10 days ago. Throat was in pain, coughed up blood, dizzy, sweaty, and shaking. There's gas all over the ground coming from front under hood smelling through the vents. Very loud smelling. Took it to Chevrolet dealership on Covington hwy Decatur GA today and had to leave it there. I still don't feel good and neither the passengers in car. Car could've caught on fire gas leaking out when put in. Never experience this ever in my life. I may have to go to the hospital my…

2022 CHEVROLET MALIBU

Filed May 26, 2026


The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle unexpectedly entered limp mode with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the turbocharger had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline for further…

2024 CHEVROLET MALIBU

Filed May 22, 2026


The rear camera frequently does not work when the vehicle is put into reverse. This creates a major safety concern and makes it difficult for me, especially as an older driver, to safely back out of parking spaces and avoid hitting someone or something. The rear camera is an important safety feature that I rely on daily. I am requesting that the vehicle be properly repaired, or bought back if the issue cannot be permanently fixed.

2023 CHEVROLET MALIBU

Filed May 21, 2026


The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Malibu . The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V212000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

2023 CHEVROLET MALIBU

Filed May 21, 2026


The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse, the rearview camera became inoperable, and the rearview camera image appeared blank. The contact was informed during an inspection that the VIN was associated with NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V212000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the parts to complete the recall repair were not yet available. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer confirmed that the…

2013 CHEVROLET MALIBU

Filed May 19, 2026


While driving my 2013 Chevrolet Malibu (2.5L), I experienced a sudden and severe failure of the braking system. [Insert exactly what happened here—for example: 'The brake pedal suddenly went completely to the floor,' 'The brakes unexpectedly locked up,' 'The vehicle experienced a sudden loss of braking power,' or 'The brake warning lights illuminated right as the brakes failed']. This occurred while traveling at approximately 25 mph on a one-lane road. This total/partial loss of braking power…

2018 CHEVROLET MALIBU

Filed May 18, 2026


Whenever I go to park my car, I get a Please shift to park message. This means I am not able to turn off the car because I continuously try to get the park to identify as parked. IVOQ N N N N V N N FL

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Updated May 30, 2026. Refreshed nightly.