2025 Chevrolet Malibu recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2025 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 1
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 11
Latest campaign: Apr 2, 2026

Recall summary by component1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Back over prevention	1	Apr 2, 2026	26V212000

Safety recalls1

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

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

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 component11

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

11Complaints filed

1Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

0Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes
Back over prevention	5	45	0
Electrical system	4	36	1
Unknown or other	4	36	1
Steering	1	9	0
Service brakes	1	9	0
Power train	1	9	0

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

Back over prevention
“The contact owns a 2025 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact received notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V212000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to complete the recall repair was not yet available.”
Filed 08/27/2026 · ODI 11759954
Steering
“The esc light came on, air conditioner fan speed went high then low and my screen flickered out momentarily.”
Filed 08/06/2026 · ODI 11755368
Electrical system
“Unknown, I parked the vehicle, got out of it, left car running for AC, locked the doors. The car was in park. Locks unlocked door, rear view camera display cut off, AC still running.”
Filed 08/01/2026 · ODI 11754124

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2025 Chevrolet Malibu recall questions

How many recalls does the 2025 Chevrolet Malibu have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2025 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 2025 Chevrolet Malibu?

Back over prevention is the most-reported component, named in 5 complaints out of 11 filed with NHTSA (45%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2025 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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