Chevrolet Malibu recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 50 recalls and 17,149 owner complaints for the Chevrolet Malibu (model years 2000–2025). The most reported problem area is steering (5,364 complaints), followed by electrical system (4,360 complaints). The 2013 model year has the most recalls (10).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 12 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 2 | 44 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 2 | 72 | 5 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 1 | 99 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2021 | 2 | 90 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2020 | 1 | 199 | 10 | 0 | |
| 2019 | 1 | 193 | 8 | 1 | |
| 2018 | 6 | 700 | 23 | 4 | |
| 2017 | 4 | 704 | 16 | 4 | |
| 2016 | 9 | 841 | 23 | 2 | |
| 2015 | 3 | 270 | 18 | 9 | |
| 2014 | 6 | 351 | 19 | 8 | |
| 2013 | 10 | 837 | 33 | 10 | |
| 2012 | 2 | 907 | 50 | 13 | |
| 2011 | 3 | 978 | 40 | 17 | |
| 2010 | 3 | 1,363 | 41 | 14 | |
| 2009 | 5 | 1,509 | 41 | 9 | |
| 2008 | 4 | 989 | 30 | 5 | |
| 2007 | 3 | 977 | 37 | 2 | |
| 2006 | 6 | 1,117 | 42 | 6 | |
| 2005 | 3 | 975 | 46 | 34 | |
| 2004 | 6 | 1,147 | 47 | 7 | |
| 2003 | 2 | 569 | 35 | 4 | |
| 2002 | 2 | 567 | 18 | 1 | |
| 2001 | 2 | 720 | 36 | 1 | |
| 2000 | 3 | 919 | 45 | 6 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2009 (1,509), 2010 (1,363) and 2004 (1,147). Among model years at least two years old, the 2024 has the fewest complaints on file (44).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Chevrolet Malibu model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 5,364 | 25 of 26 | |
| Electrical system | 4,360 | 26 of 26 | |
| Engine | 2,123 | 23 of 26 | |
| Exterior lighting | 1,727 | 18 of 26 | |
| Power train | 1,551 | 23 of 26 |
Latest 8 of 50 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V212000 | Apr 2, 2026 | Back over prevention: sensing system, camera | 2023–2025 | 276,879 |
| 24V575000 | Aug 1, 2024 | Equipment: other, owners/service/other manual | 2024 | 22 |
| 22V923000 | Dec 14, 2022 | Structure: frame and members | 2022–2023 | 2,108 |
| 22V359000 | May 19, 2022 | Seats | 2021 | 221 |
| 21V00F000 | Dec 22, 2021 | Suspension: rear | 2013 | 4,271 |
| 21V649000 | Aug 20, 2021 | Seat belts: rear/other, retractor | 2016–2021 | 402 |
| 21V633000 | Aug 12, 2021 | Suspension: rear | 2013 | 32,894 |
| 20V764000 | Dec 21, 2020 | Suspension: rear | 2013 | 220,006 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 671 complaints and a fire in 159 complaints; 560 people injured and 18 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.