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2010 Chevrolet Malibu recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2010 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 4
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 1,365
Latest campaign: Jan 16, 2019

Recall summary by component4

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Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Air bags	1	Jan 16, 2019	19V019000
Steering	1	Jul 21, 2014	14E044000
Electrical system	1	May 14, 2014	14V252000
Power train	1	Sep 18, 2012	12V460000

Safety recalls4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Jan 16, 2019Latest campaign


Jan 16, 201919V019000	Air bags: frontal driver side If the inflator explodes, sharp metal fragments may strike the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V019000 What's wrong General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2011 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver frontal air bag, the air bag inflator may explode due to being overpressurized. Risk If the inflator explodes, sharp metal fragments may strike the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Remedy GM has notified owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag module, free of charge. The recall began February 25, 2019. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-522-9559. GM's number for this recall is N182206630. Campaign NHTSA 19V019000 · Jan 16, 2019
Jul 21, 201414E044000	Steering A joint bearing that fails prematurely may cause separation of the u-joint resulting in a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 14E044000 What's wrong Dorman Products, Inc. (Dorman) is recalling certain replacement intermediate steering shafts sold under the Dorman, OE Solutions, and Solutions brand names, part numbers 425-167, 2425167, and 7-3074, for installation on 2004-2012 Chevrolet Malibu, 2005-2010 Pontiac G6, and 2007-2009 Saturn Aura vehicles. The affected steering shafts may have a yoke that inadequately supports the u-joint bearing resulting in a premature failure. Risk A joint bearing that fails prematurely may cause separation of the u-joint resulting in a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Dorman will notify owners, and dealers will refund the purchase price or replace the steering shafts, free of charge. The recall began in September 2014. Owners may contact Dorman customer service at 1-800-523-2492. Campaign NHTSA 14E044000 · Jul 21, 2014
May 14, 201414V252000	Electrical system: wiring Any of the above failure conditions increases the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 14V252000 What's wrong General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2012 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured May 16, 2003, through October 11, 2012, 2004-2007 Malibu Maxx vehicles manufactured June 25, 2003, through April 5, 2007, 2005-2010 Pontiac G6 vehicles manufactured May 26, 2004, through January 4, 2010, and 2007-2010 Saturn Aura vehicles manufactured April 24, 2006, through May 26, 2009. 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. These fluctuations can cause one or more of these conditions: the brake lights to illuminate without the brake pedal being pushed; the brake lights to not illuminate when the pedal is pushed; difficulty disengaging the cruise control; moving the gear shifter out of the 'PARK' position without pushing the brake; and disablement of crash avoidance features such as traction control, electronic stability control, and panic braking assist features. Risk Any of the above failure conditions increases the risk of a crash. Remedy GM will notify owners, and dealers will attach the wiring harness to the BCM with a spacer, apply dielectric lubricant to both the BCM and harness connector and the BAS and harness connector, and will relearn the brake pedal home position, free of charge. The manufacturer distributed an Interim letter to customers on July 14, 2014. The recall began on August 18, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), 1-800-762-2737 (Pontiac), 1-800-553-6000 (Saturn). GM's number for this recall is 13036. Campaign NHTSA 14V252000 · May 14, 2014
Sep 18, 201212V460000	Power train: automatic transmission gear position indication (prndl) If the tabs were to fracture and separate, the shift lever and the actual position of the transmission gear may not match. DetailsHide details for campaign 12V460000 What's wrong General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Saturn Aura and model year 2008-2010 Chevrolet Malibu and Pontiac G6 vehicles, equipped with a 4-speed automatic transmission. On these vehicles, the tabs on the transmission shift cable end may fracture and separate. Risk If the tabs were to fracture and separate, the shift lever and the actual position of the transmission gear may not match. The driver would be able to move the shifter to 'PARK' and remove the ignition key, but the transmission gear may not be in 'PARK.' The vehicle may not be able to be restarted and the vehicle could roll away after the driver has exited the vehicle, resulting in a possible crash without prior warning. Remedy GM will notify owners, and dealers will install a retainer over the cable end or replace the shift cable as necessary. This service will be performed free of charge. Notification to owners began on on November 9, 2012. Owners were instructed to not bring their vehicles for repair until January 2013. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-521-7300. Campaign NHTSA 12V460000 · Sep 18, 2012

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Chevrolet recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component1,365

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1,365Complaints filed

41Involving a crash

14Involving a fire

47Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Steering	455	33	11	1	6
Electrical system	295	22	4	5	7
Electronic stability control (ESC)	227	17	2	0	3
Service brakes	199	15	8	0	9
Exterior lighting	194	14	2	1	3
Air bags	145	11	26	0	31
Power train	133	10	3	0	4
Vehicle speed control	116	8	4	1	3
Engine	115	8	0	1	0
Unknown or other	64	5	0	0	1
Structure	44	3	2	0	5
Wheels	33	2	1	0	1
Fuel/propulsion system	31	2	0	0	0
Seats	25	2	2	5	5
Traction control system	23	2	1	0	1

15 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Electrical system
“Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2010 Chevrolet Malibu. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was listed as 170,225.”
Filed 10/13/2026 · ODI 11770933
Unknown or other
“ESC light is on and steering started to be hard to steer . My vehicle is available for inspection upon request. Safety for myself and others was a very risky..”
Filed 10/08/2026 · ODI 11769997
Power train
“The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Malibu. After starting the vehicle with the transmission in park(P), the gear shift indicator indicated that the transmission was in drive(D).”
Filed 09/22/2026 · ODI 11766064

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2010 Chevrolet Malibu recall questions

How many recalls does the 2010 Chevrolet Malibu have?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2010 Chevrolet Malibu. The most recent, 19V019000 (reported January 16, 2019), concerns air bags. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2010 Chevrolet Malibu?

Steering is the most-reported component, named in 455 complaints out of 1,365 filed with NHTSA (33%). Across all complaints, owners reported 41 crashs and 14 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2010 Chevrolet Malibu?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Chevrolet recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Chevrolet dealer.

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