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Chevrolet Malibu recalls
69 official recall campaigns for the Chevrolet Malibu, published by vehicle safety authorities in Chile, China, Germany, Finland, Israel, Mexico and 1 more, covering model years 1997–2025. The most recent was issued in 2026 (3 that year). A recall applies to specific build dates and VINs, so check yours before assuming it's affected — or not.
- 69 campaigns
- 29 rated high risk
- Latest: 2026
- 🇨🇱 Chile
- 🇨🇳 China
- 🇩🇪 Germany
- 🇫🇮 Finland
- 🇮🇱 Israel
- 🇲🇽 Mexico
- 🇺🇸 United States
Common Chevrolet Malibu recall issues
The parts and failures that come up most often in these campaigns.
- Electrical & software 12
- Airbags 7
- Steering 7
- Transmission 5
- Suspension 4
- Seat belts 3
Chevrolet Malibu recalls by year
- 2026 · 3
- 2024 · 1
- 2023 · 1
- 2022 · 2
- 2021 · 3
- 2020 · 3
- 2019 · 2
- 2018 · 4
- 2016 · 8
- 2015 · 9
- 2014 · 7
- 2013 · 5
- 2012 · 3
- 2008 · 1
- 2004 · 1
Chevrolet Malibu recalls in 2026 (3)
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Chevrolet MALIBU — safety recall (Israel)Medium
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Chevrolet MALIBU — safety recall (Israel)Medium
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Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: CameraMedium
Chevrolet Malibu recalls in 2024 (1)
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Equipment: Other: Owners/Service/Other ManualMedium
Chevrolet Malibu recalls in 2023 (1)
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Buick Envision, LaCrosse — safety recall (China)High risk
Chevrolet Malibu recalls in 2022 (2)
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Structure: Frame And MembersMedium
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SeatsMedium
Chevrolet Malibu recalls in 2021 (3)
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Buick LACROSSE, REGAL, MALIBU — Suspension: Rear (US)Medium
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Seat Belts: Critical FastenersMedium
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Chevrolet MALIBU, LACROSSE, REGAL — Suspension: Rear (US)Medium
Chevrolet Malibu recalls in 2020 (3)
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Buick LACROSSE, REGAL, MALIBU — Suspension: Rear (US)Medium
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Power Train: Automatic TransmissionHigh risk
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Buick XL, XT4 — safety recall (China)High risk
Chevrolet Malibu recalls in 2019 (2)
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Electrical System: SoftwareMedium
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Chevrolet MALIBU — Air Bags: Frontal: Driver Side: Inflator Module (US)High risk
Chevrolet Malibu recalls in 2018 (4)
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Buick Envision, Excelle GT — safety recall (China)High risk
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Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Foundation Components: Disc: CaliperMedium
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Air Bags: Sensor: Occupant ClassificationMedium
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Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Fuel PumpHigh risk
Chevrolet Malibu recalls in 2016 (8)
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Air Bags: Side/WindowMedium
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Air Bags: Side/WindowMedium
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Chevrolet MALIBU HYBRID — Hybrid Propulsion System (US)High risk
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Electrical System: IgnitionMedium
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Electronic Stability Control (Esc)Medium
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Air Bags: Side/WindowMedium
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Air Bags: FrontalMedium
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Electrical System: SoftwareMedium
Chevrolet Malibu recalls in 2015 (9)
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Air Bags: Side/WindowMedium
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General Motors Chevrolet modelo Malibu — safety recall (Mexico)High risk
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Chevrolet MALIBU, IMPALA — safety recall (Chile)High risk
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Chevrolet MALIBU — Seat Belts (US)High risk
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Chevrolet MALIBU — Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Gear Position Indication (Prndl) (US)Medium
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Visibility: Sun/Moon Roof AssemblyMedium
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Chevrolet MALIBU — safety recall (Germany)High risk
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Chevrolet Malibu — safety recall (Finland)High risk
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Chevrolet MALIBU, G6, MALIBU MAXX — Steering: Electric Power Assist System (US)High risk
Chevrolet Malibu recalls in 2014 (7)
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Chevrolet IMPALA, GRAND AM, GRAND PRIX — Electrical System: Ignition (US)High risk
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Chevrolet MALIBU, AURA, G6 — Electronic Stability Control (Esc) (US)High risk
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Chevrolet MALIBU — Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Power Assist: Vacuum (US)High risk
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Chevrolet MALIBU, LACROSSE — Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Foundation Components: Disc (US)High risk
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Chevrolet MALIBU MAXX, MALIBU, G6 — Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Lever And Linkage: Floor Shift (US)Medium
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Saturn ION, MALIBU MAXX, MALIBU — Steering: Electric Power Assist System (US)High risk
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Chevrolet IMPALA, VERANO, TRAVERSE — Power Train: Automatic Transmission (US)Medium
Chevrolet Malibu recalls in 2013 (5)
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Chevrolet MALIBU — Visibility: Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System: Windshield: Electrical Heating Element (US)Medium
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Chevrolet MALIBU — Seats: Front Assembly: Power Adjust (US)High risk
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Buick LACROSSE, REGAL, MALIBU ECO — Electrical System (US)High risk
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General Motors Chevrolet Malibú 2013. — safety recall (Mexico)High risk
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Chevrolet MALIBU — Suspension: Rear (US)Medium
Chevrolet Malibu recalls in 2012 (3)
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Buick REGAL, MALIBU — Exterior Lighting: Turn Signal (US)Medium
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Saturn AURA, G6, MALIBU — Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Gear Position Indication (Prndl) (US)High risk
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Chevrolet MALIBU — Electrical System: Software (US)High risk
Chevrolet Malibu recalls in 2008 (1)
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Chevrolet MALIBU — safety recall (Germany)Medium
Chevrolet Malibu recalls in 2004 (1)
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Chevrolet Malibu — safety recall (Finland)Medium
Chevrolet Malibu recalls without a published date (16)
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Chevrolet MALIBU — safety recall (Israel)High risk
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Chevrolet IMPALA MALIBU LUMINA — safety recall (Israel)High risk
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Chevrolet MALIBU — safety recall (Israel)Medium
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Chevrolet MALIBU — safety recall (Israel)Medium
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Chevrolet IMPALA MALIBU — safety recall (Israel)Medium
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Chevrolet MALIBU — safety recall (Israel)High risk
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Chevrolet MALIBU — safety recall (Israel)High risk
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Chevrolet MALIBU — safety recall (Israel)Medium
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Chevrolet MALIBU — safety recall (Israel)Medium
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Chevrolet MALIBU — safety recall (Israel)Medium
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Chevrolet MALIBU — safety recall (Israel)Medium
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Chevrolet MALIBU — safety recall (Israel)Medium
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Chevrolet MALIBU — safety recall (Israel)Medium
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Chevrolet MALIBU — safety recall (Israel)Medium
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Chevrolet MALIBU — safety recall (Israel)High risk
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Chevrolet MALIBU — safety recall (Israel)High risk
Chevrolet Malibu recalls by country
| Country | Campaigns | Official recall check |
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| 🇺🇸 United States | 41 | NHTSA · VIN lookup |
| 🇮🇱 Israel | 18 | — |
| 🇨🇳 China | 3 | — |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | 2 | PROFECO · safety alerts |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | 2 | KBA · recall database (Rückrufdatenbank) |
| 🇫🇮 Finland | 2 | Traficom · recall search |
| 🇨🇱 Chile | 1 | SERNAC · safety alerts |
How to check if your Chevrolet Malibu has a recall
A recall covers specific build dates and vehicle identification numbers (VINs), not every Chevrolet Malibu on the road. To see whether yours is affected:
- Look up your VIN or registration on the official recall checker for the country where the car is registered: NHTSA (United States), PROFECO (Mexico), KBA (Germany), Traficom (Finland), SERNAC (Chile).
- Ask an authorised Chevrolet dealer: recall repairs are free, including on used cars and cars serviced elsewhere.
- Add the car to your watched vehicles on Recaller Book and get an email when a new campaign is published for it.
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