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2023 Chevrolet Malibu recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2023 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 2
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 71
Latest campaign: Apr 2, 2026

Recall summary by component2

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Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Back over prevention	1	Apr 2, 2026	26V212000
Structure	1	Dec 14, 2022	22V923000

Safety recalls2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Apr 2, 2026Latest campaign


Apr 2, 202626V212000	Back over prevention: sensing system camera A rearview image that does not display correctly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V212000 What's wrong 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. Campaign NHTSA 26V212000 · Apr 2, 2026
Dec 14, 202222V923000	Structure: frame and members An improperly welded front impact bar may result in the front crash sensors not performing correctly, increasing the risk of injury in a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V923000 What's wrong 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 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. Campaign NHTSA 22V923000 · Dec 14, 2022

Apr 2, 202626V212000

Back over prevention: sensing system camera

A rearview image that does not display correctly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 26V212000

What's wrong: 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.
Campaign: NHTSA 26V212000 · Apr 2, 2026

Dec 14, 202222V923000

Structure: frame and members

An improperly welded front impact bar may result in the front crash sensors not performing correctly, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 22V923000

What's wrong: 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: 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.
Campaign: NHTSA 22V923000 · Dec 14, 2022

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 component71

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71Complaints filed

4Involving a crash

1Involving a fire

4Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Back over prevention	16	23	0	0	0
Unknown or other	14	20	0	0	0
Engine	13	18	0	0	1
Electrical system	12	17	1	1	2
Power train	8	11	0	0	1
Air bags	7	10	4	0	3
Fuel/propulsion system	6	8	0	0	0
Steering	5	7	1	0	1
Visibility/wiper	5	7	0	0	0
Lane departure	4	6	0	0	0
Engine and engine cooling	4	6	0	0	0
Service brakes	3	4	0	0	0
Forward collision avoidance	3	4	0	0	0
Fuel system	2	3	0	0	0
Gasoline	2	3	0	0	0

7 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

Service brakes
“I am reporting a potential safety concern involving the brake vacuum pump in Chevrolet Malibu vehicles.”
Filed 10/13/2026 · ODI 11770998
Steering
“I own a 2023 Chevrolet Malibu with an open safety recall. General Motors/dealership has refused to repair the recall.”
Filed 09/25/2026 · ODI 11767019
Suspension
“I was inquiring about the front suspension and frame work is there a recall. My car is unstable in the front like frame is unbalanced”
Filed 09/16/2026 · ODI 11764737

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2023 Chevrolet Malibu recall questions

How many recalls does the 2023 Chevrolet Malibu have?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2023 Chevrolet Malibu. The most recent, 26V212000 (reported April 2, 2026), concerns back over prevention. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2023 Chevrolet Malibu?

Back over prevention is the most-reported component, named in 16 complaints out of 71 filed with NHTSA (23%). Across all complaints, owners reported 4 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2023 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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