2025 Chevrolet Malibu recalls and problems

The 2025 Chevrolet Malibu has 1 recall and 12 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is back over prevention.

2024 Chevrolet Malibu
Pictured: a 2024 model; the 2025 may differ in details. Photo: 2024 Chevrolet Malibu by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2025 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Lowest complaint count among 26 Malibu model years — 26th most. Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are still growing.

1recalls
12complaints
1crashes
0fires
0injuries
21,000median 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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1 recall

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.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Back Over Prevention5
Unknown or other5
Electrical System4
Power Train1
Service Brakes1
Steering1

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

2025 vs. other Chevrolet Malibu years

2000: 922 complaints20002001: 721 complaints2002: 567 complaints2003: 569 complaints20032004: 1,148 complaints2005: 975 complaints2006: 1,119 complaints20062007: 977 complaints2008: 989 complaints2009: 1,511 complaints20091,5112010: 1,363 complaints2011: 978 complaints2012: 907 complaints20122013: 837 complaints2014: 351 complaints2015: 270 complaints20152016: 841 complaints2017: 705 complaints2018: 701 complaints20182019: 193 complaints2020: 203 complaints2021: 90 complaints20212022: 100 complaints2023: 73 complaints2024: 46 complaints20242025: 12 complaints202512

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2025. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2025 Chevrolet Malibu have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2025 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 2025 Chevrolet Malibu?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention back over prevention (5), unknown or other (5), electrical system (4). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.