2023 Chevrolet Malibu recalls and problems

The 2023 Chevrolet Malibu has 2 recalls and 73 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is engine.

How the 2023 compares

Lowest

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Lowest complaint count among 26 Malibu model years — 24th most.

2recalls

73complaints

5crashes

1fires

8injuries

66,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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2 recalls

Back Over Prevention

Apr 2, 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V212000 · 276,879 vehicles

Problem: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The rearview camera screen may display a distorted or blank image.

Risk: 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 inspect, and if necessary, replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 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.

Structure

Dec 14, 2022 · NHTSA campaign 22V923000 · 2,108 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Risk: 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 & notes

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.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Engine18

Back Over Prevention16

Unknown or other14

Lane Departure4

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2023 vs. other Chevrolet Malibu years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2023. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2023 Chevrolet Malibu have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns covering the 2023 Chevrolet Malibu, the latest from Apr 2, 2026 (back over prevention). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2023 Chevrolet Malibu?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention engine (18), back over prevention (16), unknown or other (14). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.