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2025 Chevrolet Malibu recalls & problems

The 2025 Chevrolet Malibu has 1 safety recall and 12 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is unknown or other (5 complaints).

Recalls1safety recalls
Complaints12filed by owners
Crashes · fires1 · 0reported in complaints
NHTSA overall5 ★crash-test stars
2025 Chevrolet Malibu in an NHTSA crash test
NHTSA crash test

Safety recalls

Back over preventionApr 2, 2026

Sensing system › Camera

Recall 26V212000276,879 vehicles

Problem
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.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2025 Chevrolet Malibu 4 DR FWD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk10.3%

Forward collision warning: Standard & Optional · Lane departure warning: Standard & Optional

2025 Chevrolet Malibu NHTSA side crash test
NHTSA side barrier crash test
2025 Chevrolet Malibu NHTSA side pole crash test
NHTSA side pole crash test

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

Malibu

31mpg combined
City / highway28 / 36 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

1.5 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,150/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem areaComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesTypical mileage*
Unknown or other5100—
Back over prevention500021,000 mi
Electrical system4100—
Power train1000—
Service brakes1000—
Steering1000—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.