RecallPulseUpdated Nov 3, 2026

Chevrolet Malibu recalls

39 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Updated Nov 3, 2026.

39recalls on file
37with a remedy available
0do-not-drive / park-outside
Apr 2latest recall
Electrical 7Air bags 7Steering & suspension 6Engine & powertrain 5Camera, lights & visibility 4Brakes & stability 4Seats & belts 3Equipment 1
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Latest recalls

26V212000 · General Motors, LlcBack Over Prevention recallThe rearview camera screen may display a distorted or blank image.Camera, lights & visibilityFree replacement277KunitsApr 224V575000 · General Motors, LlcEquipment recallThe vehicles may have the wrong owner's manual in the glove box.EquipmentFree repair22unitsAug 202422V923000 · General Motors, LlcStructure recallThe front impact bar, a structural portion of the vehicle frame, may not be properly welded to the front frame rail.Body & latchesRefund / repurchase2,108unitsDec 202222V359000 · General Motors, LlcSeats recallThe driver's seat cushion frame may have an improper weld in the power tilt-adjustment mechanism.Seats & beltsFree replacement221unitsMay 202221V00F000 · General Motors, LlcSuspension recallThese vehicles may have rear toe links that received an improper amount of electrocoating (e-coat) corrosion protection, which…Steering & suspensionFree replacement4,271unitsDec 202121V649000 · General Motors, LlcSeat Belts recallThe rear seat belt retractors may be improperly secured with loose or missing fasteners.Seats & beltsFree repair402unitsAug 202121V633000 · General Motors, LlcSuspension recallThese vehicles may have rear toe links that received excessive electrocoating (e-coat) corrosion protection, which could cause…Steering & suspensionFree replacement33KunitsAug 202120V764000 · General Motors, LlcSuspension recallThese vehicles may have rear toe links that received excessive electrocoating (e-coat) corrosion protection, which could cause…Steering & suspensionFix in development220KunitsDec 202020V668000 · General Motors LlcPower Train recallThe start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing bolts.Engine & powertrainFree replacement194KunitsOct 202019V642000 · General Motors LlcElectrical System recallAn error in the Engine Control Module (ECM) software may result in the fuel injectors being disabled.ElectricalFree software update177KunitsSep 201919V019000 · General Motors LlcAir Bags recallIn the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver frontal air bag, the air bag inflator may explode due to being…Air bagsFree replacement1,145unitsJan 201918V576000 · General Motors LlcService Brakes, Hydraulic recallThe rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake…Brakes & stabilityFree repair211KunitsAug 201818V400000 · General Motors LlcAir Bags recallDuring servicing, a Passenger Presence System (PPS) may have been installed that was not correctly calibrated to the vehicle's…Air bagsFree replacement66unitsJun 201818V358000 · General Motors LlcFuel System, Gasoline recallThe high pressure fuel pump may detach from its mounting flange, possibly resulting in the pump damaging the high pressure fuel…Fuel systemFree replacement895unitsMay 201816V870000 · General Motors LlcAir Bags recallThe right-hand rear side air bag inflator manifold may have insufficient welds.Air bagsFree replacement113unitsDec 201616V781000 · General Motors LlcAir Bags recallThe fabric of the side-impact air bag cushion may tear during deployment.Air bagsFree replacement18unitsOct 201616V502000 · General Motors LlcElectrical System recallAs such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft…ElectricalFree replacement8,367unitsJul 201616V272000 · General Motors LlcElectronic Stability Control (esc) recallThe memory chip in the electronic brake control module (EBCM) may fail and cause the loss of electronically controlled brake…Brakes & stabilityFree replacement66unitsMay 201616V151000 · General Motors LlcAir Bags recallThe two weld studs that mount the front and rear side impact air bags may fracture and separate from the air bag during deployment.Air bagsFree replacement3,137unitsMar 201616V125000 · General Motors LlcAir Bags recallThe driver frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in the event of a high speed crash.Air bagsFree replacement1,579unitsMar 201616V084000 · General Motors LlcElectrical System recallThe radio may intermittently fail to provide an audio warning when the key has been left in the ignition and the door is opened…ElectricalFree software update139unitsFeb 201615V666000 · General Motors LlcAir Bags recallThe affected vehicles have front seat-mounted side impact air bags whose inflator may rupture upon its deployment.Air bagsFree replacement395unitsOct 201515V269000 · General Motors LlcSeat Belts recallIn the affected vehicles, the flexible steel cables that connect the seat belts to the vehicle at the outside of the driver seat…Seats & beltsFree replacement437KunitsMay 201515V245000 · General Motors LlcPower Train recallIn the affected vehicles, the console transmission gear selection indicator may not illuminate the shift position selected.Engine & powertrainFree replacement3,690unitsApr 201515V164000 · General Motors LlcVisibility recallIn the affected vehicles, the Slide or Tilt switch for the roof panel may not be adequately recessed to prevent the switch from…Camera, lights & visibilityFree software update87KunitsMar 201515V064000 · General Motors LlcSteering recallIn the affected vehicles, there may be a sudden loss of electric power steering (EPS) assist that could occur at any time while…Steering & suspensionFree replacement70KunitsFeb 201514V400000 · General Motors LlcElectrical System recallThis defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system.ElectricalFree repair5.9MunitsJul 201414V247000 · General Motors LlcService Brakes, Hydraulic recallThe affected vehicles may experience a complete loss of brake vacuum assist, disabling the hydraulic boost assist.Brakes & stabilityFree software update140KunitsMay 201414V252000 · General Motors LlcElectrical System recallIn the affected vehicles, increased resistance in the Body Control Module (BCM) connection may result in voltage fluctuations in…ElectricalFree repair2.4MunitsMay 201414V240000 · General Motors LlcService Brakes, Hydraulic recallThe affected vehicles may have had brake rotors intended for the rear of the car accidentally installed on the front.Brakes & stabilityFree repair8,208unitsMay 201414V224000 · General Motors LlcPower Train recallOn May 22, 2014, GM increased the recall to include an additional 1,074,899 model year 2004-2008 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles…Engine & powertrainFree replacement1.1MunitsApr 201414V153000 · General Motors LlcSteering recallIn the affected vehicles, there may be a sudden loss of electric power steering (EPS) assist that could occur at any time while…Steering & suspensionFix in development1.4MunitsMar 201414V092000 · General Motors LlcPower Train recallIn the affected vehicles, the transmission shift cable adjuster may disengage from the transmission shift lever.Engine & powertrainFree replacement355unitsFeb 201413V567000 · General Motors LlcVisibility recallThe heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) control in these vehicles may intermittently become inoperable when the…Camera, lights & visibilityFree software update43KunitsNov 201313V566000 · General Motors LlcElectrical System recallThe wiring harness for the power seat may contact the seat frame which may chafe the harness.ElectricalFree repair15KunitsNov 201313V024000 · General Motors LlcSuspension recallOne or more rear suspension bolts may not have been tightened to the specified torque.Steering & suspensionFree repair8,519unitsJan 201312V484000 · General Motors LlcExterior Lighting recallThese vehicles are equipped with two turn signal bulbs in each front turn signal.Camera, lights & visibilityFree software update120KunitsOct 201212V460000 · General Motors LlcPower Train recallOn these vehicles, the tabs on the transmission shift cable end may fracture and separate.Engine & powertrainFree replacement426KunitsSep 201212V224000 · General Motors LlcElectrical System recallAfter an event of hard braking, the sensing and diagnostic module (sdm) may reset itself.ElectricalFree software update4,304unitsMay 2012