1989 Chevrolet Malibu Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1989 Chevrolet Malibu. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“My auto mechanic told me about the gm recall antifreeze dxcool the anti freeze that's on recall. That I have intake gaskets seeping from the radiator. It has the dxcool. Its not the normal antifreeze. Its going to cost 800 to fix the problem. My parents car has same antifreeze. Because of the…”
“While making a turn the right front coil spring snapped and punctured tire. *tr”
“While depressing the brakes to the floorboard brake fade away, causing extended stopping distance. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further information. *ak”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1989 Chevrolet Malibu as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.