The 2023 Chevrolet Malibu has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 278,987 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 81 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
BACK OVER PREVENTION26V2120002026-04-02276,879 affected
Defect
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The rearview camera screen may display a distorted or blank image.
Consequence
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…
STRUCTURE22V9230002022-12-142,108 affected
Defect
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.
Consequence
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.
Complaints by component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
11
1crashes1fires2injuries
ENGINE
10
1injuries
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
8
BACK OVER PREVENTION
7
AIR BAGS
6
3crashes2injuries
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
6
POWER TRAIN
6
1injuries
STEERING
3
VISIBILITY/WIPER
3
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
2
Total complaints81
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“The contact owns a 2023 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while reversing, the rear-view camera malfunctioned and displayed a black screen with the message "backup camera unavailable" displayed. The contact stated that the failure created a hazard while reversing. The cause of the failure…”
“The contact owns a 2023 chevrolet malibu. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 26v212000 (back over prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a…”
“Back up camera stopped working, there is a recall that was not completed before buying the car”
“Back up camera is under recall with no fix and not working period. Goes to black screen with a message “ service vision systemâ€� dealership - dan cummins- refuses to repair due to no fix available.”
“Back up camera quit working. Stated intermittently not working for about 2 days then completely stopped working. No warning lights”
“The contact owns a 2023 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse, the rearview camera became inoperable, and the rearview camera image appeared blank. The contact was informed during an inspection that the vin was associated with nhtsa campaign number: 26v212000 (back…”
“The brake pedal on my vehicle intermittently becomes stuck in the fully raised position and will not depress when I attempt to apply the brakes. When this occurs, I am unable to slow down or stop the vehicle, creating an immediate and serious safety hazard. The problem happens without warning and…”
“The contact owns a 2023 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle intermittently entered limp mode. The message "turn off to reduce power failure" was displayed, and the vehicle failed to exceed 40 mph. The check engine warning light was…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2023 Chevrolet Malibu as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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