2023 Chevrolet Malibu problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Back Over Prevention (14) · Power Train (7) · Visibility/Wiper (5)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
21 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (2)
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera 2026-04-02 · campaign 26V212000 · 276,879 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Fix: 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.
Structure:frame And Members 2022-12-14 · campaign 22V923000 · 2,108 vehicles
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.
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.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (433)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-10-16 · PIC6626B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
pi created to guide technicians through radio restriction process
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-28 · PIT6457C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information is for technicians that may see dtcs that are history and should not perform any part replacements. they should follow the notes mentioned prior to anything being replaced.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-28 · PIC6540K · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates to dealers a procedure to reset the radio.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-26 · PIT5698F · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi provides diagnostics tips on how the lin bus works and how to diagnosis it.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-04 · PIP4902W · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email gds2 session logs into technical assistance.
Unknown Or Other 2026-08-20 · PIC6551C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates to dealer to perform a mec reset for wireless projection issues
Showing the 6 most recent of 433 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-21 · Wheels · 💥 crash“october 7, 2026 this vehicle hydroplaned and i lost control of the vehicle. to the best of my knowledge, the steering wheel locked and when attempted to step on the brakes, no braking occurred. the vehicle slid into grass which then hit the guard railing on the interstate. after being inspected by collision shop techs, they have reason to believe t…”
2026-10-13 · Service Brakes“i am reporting a potential safety concern involving the brake vacuum pump in chevrolet malibu vehicles. i have seen multiple reports from owners describing vacuum pump failures, brakes becoming difficult to press, and brakes reportedly stopping working. some owners have reported having to replace their vacuum pumps multiple times, while others have…”
2026-09-25 · Steering · 💥 crash“i own a 2023 chevrolet malibu with an open safety recall. general motors/dealership has refused to repair the recall. the vehicle has also had multiple safety-related problems, including service esc warnings, jerking/poor acceleration, service safety restraint system and airbag warnings, and a “steering assist is reduced, drive with care” warning. …”
2026-09-16 · 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 …”
2026-08-31 · Steering · 58,000 mi“the contact owns a 2023 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed that the hard skin material on the steering wheel was crumbling. the contact stated that the right and left hands were severely peeled. the contact inspected the steering wheel and placed a white glove on each hand and rotated the ste…”
2026-08-30 · Unknown Or Other“my back up camera just showing blank screen. it's a recall on my model. i was backing up it went blank. causing me to hit a pole. i took it to jerry's chevrolet they said can fix it but out of pocket and reimbursed later. i can't afford that. so, i can't even park between cars . this have become and inconvenience. chevrolet knows the problem fails …”
2026-08-25 · Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking“camera blurred when backing up been having a recall no remedy or paper sent out for it yet …”
2026-08-20 · Power Train · 3,000 mi“the contact owns a 2023 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle failed to turn off. the “shift to park” message was displayed. additionally, after the vehicle was parked and the engine was turned off, the vehicle independently started. several unknown warning lights were illuminated. the dealer was made a…”
2026-08-20 · Back Over Prevention · 45,000 mi“the contact owns a 2023 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while reversing, the rear-view camera displayed a blue or black image. the vehicle was taken to be diagnosed, and it was determined that the rear-view camera needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact was informed that parts were ordered for the repair. the cont…”
2026-08-20 · Engine · 70,000 mi“the contact owns a 2023 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle hesitated and failed to accelerate as needed. no warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was a…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.