The Lemon IndexChevrolet Malibu recalls.
Every NHTSA recall campaign for the 2000–2025 Chevrolet Malibu, newest first. Each one is listed once, with the model years it covers.
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Every recall 54
1 filed in the last 12 months. A new recall has had the least time to be fixed, so it's the one most likely still open on a used car.
- Back over prevention · recall issued Apr 2026 · model years 2023–2025 New: most likely still open
The rearview camera screen may display a distorted or blank image.
276,879 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 26V212000
- Equipment · recall issued Aug 2024 · model year 2024
The vehicles may have the wrong owner's manual in the glove box.
22 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 24V575000
- Body structure · recall issued Dec 2022 · model years 2022–2023
The front impact bar, a structural portion of the vehicle frame, may not be properly welded to the front frame rail.
2,108 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V923000
- Seats · recall issued May 2022 · model year 2021
The driver's seat cushion frame may have an improper weld in the power tilt-adjustment mechanism.
221 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V359000
- Suspension · recall issued Dec 2021 · model year 2013
These vehicles may have rear toe links that received an improper amount of electrocoating (e-coat) corrosion protection, which could cause the e-coat to become brittle and brea.
- Seat belts · recall issued Aug 2021 · model years 2016–2021
The rear seat belt retractors may be improperly secured with loose or missing fasteners.
402 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V649000
- Suspension · recall issued Aug 2021 · model year 2013
These vehicles may have rear toe links that received excessive electrocoating (e-coat) corrosion protection, which could cause the e-coat to become brittle and break away when contacted by road de.
32,894 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V633000
- Suspension · recall issued Dec 2020 · model year 2013
These vehicles may have rear toe links that received excessive electrocoating (e-coat) corrosion protection, which could cause the e-coat to become brittle and break away when.
220,006 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V764000
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- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Oct 2020 · model year 2018
The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing bolts.
194,105 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V668000
- Electrical · recall issued Sep 2019 · model year 2018 1.5L engines only
An error in the Engine Control Module (ECM) software may result in the fuel injectors being disabled.
177,282 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V642000
- Airbags · recall issued Jan 2019 · model years 2010–2011
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver frontal air bag, the air bag inflator may explode due to being overpressurized.
1,145 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V019000
- Brakes · recall issued Aug 2018 · model year 2018
The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.
210,628 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V576000
- Airbags · recall issued Jun 2018 · model years 2016–2018
During servicing, a Passenger Presence System (PPS) may have been installed that was not correctly calibrated to the vehicle's seat type.
66 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V400000
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued May 2018 · model years 2016–2018
The high pressure fuel pump may detach from its mounting flange, possibly resulting in the pump damaging the high pressure fuel line.
895 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V358000
- Airbags · recall issued Dec 2016 · model year 2017
The right-hand rear side air bag inflator manifold may have insufficient welds.
113 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V870000
- Airbags · recall issued Oct 2016 · model year 2016
The fabric of the side-impact air bag cushion may tear during deployment.
18 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V781000
- Electrical · recall issued Jul 2016 · model years 2013–2016
As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Sta.
8,367 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V502000
- Stability control · recall issued May 2016 · model year 2016
The memory chip in the electronic brake control module (EBCM) may fail and cause the loss of electronically controlled brake systems including anti-lock brakes (ABS) and electronic stability control (ESC).
66 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V272000
- Airbags · recall issued Mar 2016 · model year 2016
The two weld studs that mount the front and rear side impact air bags may fracture and separate from the air bag during deployment.
3,137 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V151000
- Airbags · recall issued Mar 2016 · model year 2016
The driver frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in the event of a high speed crash.
1,579 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V125000
- Electrical · recall issued Feb 2016 · model year 2016
The radio may intermittently fail to provide an audio warning when the key has been left in the ignition and the door is opened or when the driver does not fasten their seat belt.
139 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V084000
- Airbags · recall issued Oct 2015 · model year 2015
The affected vehicles have front seat-mounted side impact air bags whose inflator may rupture upon its deployment.
395 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V666000
- Seat belts · recall issued May 2015 · model years 2011–2012
In the affected vehicles, the flexible steel cables that connect the seat belts to the vehicle at the outside of the driver seat and the front passenger seat may be bent from being sat on while entering the vehicle.
437,045 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V269000
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Apr 2015 · model year 2013
In the affected vehicles, the console transmission gear selection indicator may not illuminate the shift position selected.
3,690 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V245000
- Visibility · recall issued Mar 2015 · model years 2013–2015
In the affected vehicles, the Slide or Tilt switch for the roof panel may not be adequately recessed to prevent the switch from inadvertently being pressed.
87,063 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V164000
- Steering · recall issued Feb 2015 · model years 2006–2007
In the affected vehicles, there may be a sudden loss of electric power steering (EPS) assist that could occur at any time while driving.
69,633 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V064000
- Steering · recall issued Jul 2014 · model years 2004–2012
The affected steering shafts may have a yoke that inadequately supports the u-joint bearing resulting in a premature failure.
7,304 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14E044000
- Electrical · recall issued Jul 2014 · model years 2000–2003
If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
5,877,718 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V400000
- Electrical · recall issued May 2014 · model years 2004–2012
In the affected vehicles, increased resistance in the Body Control Module (BCM) connection may result in voltage fluctuations in the Brake Apply Sensor (BAS) circuit.
2,440,524 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V252000
- Brakes · recall issued May 2014 · model year 2014 2.5L engines only
The affected vehicles may experience a complete loss of brake vacuum assist, disabling the hydraulic boost assist.
140,067 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V247000
- Brakes · recall issued May 2014 · model year 2014
The affected vehicles may have had brake rotors intended for the rear of the car accidentally installed on the front.
8,208 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V240000
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Apr 2014 · model years 2004–2008
On May 22, 2014, GM increased the recall to include an additional 1,074,899 model year 2004-2008 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured from May 16, 2003, through October 5, 2007, model year 2004-2007 Malibu Maxx vehicle…
1,131,113 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V224000
- Steering · recall issued Mar 2014 · model years 2004–2006, 2008–2009
If power steering assist is lost, greater driver effort would be required to steer the vehicle at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
1,373,177 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V153000
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Feb 2014 · model year 2014
In the affected vehicles, the transmission shift cable adjuster may disengage from the transmission shift lever.
355 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V092000
- Electrical · recall issued Nov 2013 · model year 2013
The wiring harness for the power seat may contact the seat frame which may chafe the harness.
14,909 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 13V566000
- Visibility · recall issued Nov 2013 · model year 2014
The heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) control in these vehicles may intermittently become inoperable when the vehicle is started, preventing the windshield defroster from working.
42,696 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 13V567000
- Suspension · recall issued Jan 2013 · model year 2013
One or more rear suspension bolts may not have been tightened to the specified torque.
8,519 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 13V024000
- Lights · recall issued Oct 2012 · model year 2013
These vehicles are equipped with two turn signal bulbs in each front turn signal.
120,426 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 12V484000
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Sep 2012 · model years 2008–2010
On these vehicles, the tabs on the transmission shift cable end may fracture and separate.
426,240 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 12V460000
- Electrical · recall issued May 2012 · model year 2013
GENERAL MOTORS (GM) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2013 CHEVROLET MALIBU VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 24, 2011, THROUGH MARCH 31, 2012.
4,304 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 12V224000
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Feb 2011 · model years 2004–2007
TI AUTOMOTIVE IS RECALLING CERTAIN FUEL PUMPS, PART NUMBERS TU456 AND TU303, SOLD UNDER VARIOUS BRAND NAMES AS AFTERMARKET AND REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE MOTOR VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE.
4,887 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 11E009000
- Lights · recall issued Apr 2009 · model years 2000–2002, 2004–2007
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES.
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Mar 2009 · model year 2009
GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING 276,729 MY 2009 BUICK ENCLAVE, CHEVROLET COBALT, HHR, MALIBU, TRAVERSE, GMC ACADIA, PONTIAC G5, G6 AND SATURN AURA AND OUTLOOK PASSENGER VEHICLES.
- Visibility · recall issued Dec 2008 · model year 2009 Hybrid only
GM IS RECALLING 77 MY 2009 CHEVROLET MALIBU HYBRID VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 103, "WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING AND DEFOGGING SYSTEM." THE HEATING, VENTILA…
- Fuel system, other · recall issued Mar 2007 · model years 2000–2003
CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, P/NOS.
- Airbags · recall issued Oct 2006 · model year 2006
CERTAIN VEHICLES ORIGINALLY BUILT WITH CLOTH SEATS THAT WERE EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC AIR BAG PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM AND LATER REUPHOLSTERED WITH AFTERMARKET LEATHER SEAT COVER KITS ARE INVOLVED.
- Equipment · recall issued Oct 2005 · model year 2006
CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THE TIRE LABEL TABLE SPECIFIED THE 15 INCH SPARE FOR THE FRONT DISC/REAR DRUM BRAKE SYSTEM…
- Speed control · recall issued Nov 2004 · model year 2003
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 124, 'ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEMS.' IN HOT AMBIENT CONDITIONS, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ARM MAY STICK AT THE ATTAC…
- Brakes · recall issued Apr 2004 · model year 2004
SOME OF THESE PASSENGER VEHICLES HAVE AN ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) THAT MAY CALCULATE A HIGHER THAN ACTUAL VEHICLE SPEED BECAUSE OF AN ERRATIC REAR-WHEEL SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL, AND CAUSE ABS ACTIVATION WHERE IT IS NOT …
- Seat belts · recall issued Apr 2004 · model year 2004
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, ANALYSIS OF AN A SIDE IMPACT CRASH TEST CONDUCTED BY THE NHTSA;S NEW CAR ASSESSMENT PROGRAM (NCAP) INDICATED THAT THE OUTBOARD ANCHORAGE OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT COULD DISCONNECT BECAUSE O…
- Equipment · recall issued Feb 2004 · model year 2004
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD (FMVSS) NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." SOME OF THESE VEHICLES THAT WERE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AN ADVANCED OCCUPA…
- Lights · recall issued Aug 2003 · model years 2000–2001
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES HAVE HAZARD WARNING SWITCHES THAT MAY EXPERIENCE SOLDER JOINT CRACKING CAUSED BY RAPID TEMPERATURE TRANSITIONS AND THE SOLDERING PROCESS.
- Lights · recall issued Apr 2002 · model year 2002
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." SOME OF THESE VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH A LEFT LOW-BEAM HEADLAMP THAT …
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Oct 1999 · model year 2000
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY." THE FUEL FILL FITTING IS NOT PROPERLY SECURED TO THE FUEL TANK.
Recalls by model year. Campaigns that cover each year.
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Is one open on your Malibu?
A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car. NHTSA's public recall data works by make, model and year, so these lists cover every car of that model year, not one VIN. Whether a recall was already fixed on a particular car is in the automaker's records: type the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any dealer of that brand. The repair is free.
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Questions
How many recalls does the Chevrolet Malibu have?
54 recall campaigns across model years 2000–2025, from NHTSA. Many campaigns cover several model years; counted once for every model year they cover (the way each year's page counts them), that's 116.
Which Chevrolet Malibu year has the most recalls?
The 2013, with 10 campaigns. 2016: 9, 2006: 9, 2004: 9.
What are most Chevrolet Malibu recalls about?
Airbags: 8 of the 54 campaigns. Then electrical (7) and transmission & drivetrain (6).
What is the newest Chevrolet Malibu recall?
Back over prevention, filed Apr 2026 (NHTSA 26V212000): The rearview camera screen may display a distorted or blank image.
What is the biggest Chevrolet Malibu recall?
NHTSA 14V400000 (electrical, Jul 2014) covers 5,877,718 vehicles in all, every model in that campaign. If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
How do I check if my Chevrolet Malibu has an open recall?
Use its VIN: type it at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any Chevrolet dealer. Our VIN check decodes it and lists every recall for that model year. Recall repairs are free.
Chevrolet Malibu: problems and best years · All Chevrolet recalls · Recall check
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns (api.nhtsa.gov), matched to the model names owners use in NHTSA complaints. Vehicle counts and the "park it" warnings come from NHTSA's recall file, which starts in 2010, so older recalls have no count. A campaign's count covers every make and model in it.
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