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Chevrolet Malibu safety timeline

Every dated recall and NHTSA investigation for the Chevrolet Malibu, across all model years. Model hub.
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Investigations opened
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Investigations closed
  1. Recall2023 malibu

    Recall 26V212000

    A rearview image that does not display correctly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  2. Recall2024 malibu

    Recall 26V212000

    A rearview image that does not display correctly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  3. Recall2025 malibu

    Recall 26V212000

    A rearview image that does not display correctly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  4. Investigation opened2020 malibu

    NHTSA opened investigation EA25005

    DTN Air Bag Inflator Rupture

  5. Recall2024 malibu

    Recall 24V575000

    The wrong owner's manual may contain inaccurate information about vehicle functions and other safety relevant information, which could lead to improper operation of the vehicle and increase the risk of a crash or injury.

  6. Recall2022 malibu

    Recall 22V923000

    An improperly welded front impact bar may result in the front crash sensors not performing correctly, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

  7. Recall2023 malibu

    Recall 22V923000

    An improperly welded front impact bar may result in the front crash sensors not performing correctly, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

  8. Recall2021 malibu

    Recall 22V359000

    An improperly welded seat frame may not adequately restrain the driver in a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

  9. Recall2016 malibu

    Recall 21V649000

    An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not function properly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  10. Recall2017 malibu

    Recall 21V649000

    An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not function properly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  11. Recall2018 malibu

    Recall 21V649000

    An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not function properly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  12. Recall2019 malibu

    Recall 21V649000

    An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not function properly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  13. Recall2020 malibu

    Recall 21V649000

    An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not function properly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  14. Recall2021 malibu

    Recall 21V649000

    An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not function properly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  15. Recall2018 malibu

    Recall 20V668000

    Missing bolts on the start-stop accumulator endcap could result in a transmission oil leak and may progress to a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire.

  16. Recall2018 malibu

    Recall 19V642000

    Disabled fuel injectors would prevent the engine from starting and may cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

  17. Recall2018 malibu

    Recall 18V576000

    A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.

  18. Recall2016 malibu

    Recall 18V400000

    In the event of a crash, improper air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury.

  19. Recall2017 malibu

    Recall 18V400000

    In the event of a crash, improper air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury.

  20. Recall2018 malibu

    Recall 18V400000

    In the event of a crash, improper air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury.

  21. Recall2016 malibu

    Recall 18V358000

    A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

  22. Recall2017 malibu

    Recall 18V358000

    A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

  23. Recall2018 malibu

    Recall 18V358000

    A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

  24. Recall2017 malibu

    Recall 16V870000

    Insufficient welds could cause the inflator to separate and propel air bag debris into the cabin during a crash. Also, the inflator could fail to inflate during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  25. Recall2016 malibu

    Recall 16V781000

    If the air bag tears during deployment, the air bag may not perform as designed, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

  26. Recall2015 malibu

    Recall 16V502000

    If the key is removed without the transmission in PARK, the vehicle may rollaway as occupants are exiting, increasing the risk of injury.

  27. Recall2016 malibu

    Recall 16V502000

    If the key is removed without the transmission in PARK, the vehicle may rollaway as occupants are exiting, increasing the risk of injury.

  28. Recall2016 malibu

    Recall 16V272000

    If the EBCM fails the primary braking system will still function, however, the loss of ABS and ESC increase the risk of a crash.

  29. Recall2016 malibu

    Recall 16V151000

    Fractured weld studs may allow the side air bag to move out of position during deployment, increasing the risk of injury.

  30. Recall2016 malibu

    Recall 16V125000

    An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury.

  31. Recall2016 malibu

    Recall 16V084000

    An unbelted driver is at a greater risk of injury in a crash.

  32. Recall2015 malibu

    Recall 15V666000

    In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of one or both of the side impact air bags, the air bag's inflator may rupture and the air bag may not properly inflate. The rupture could cause metal fragments to strike the vehicle occupants, potentially resulting in serious injury or death. Additionally, if the air bag does not properly inflate, the driver or passenger is at an increased risk of injury.

  33. Recall2015 malibu

    Recall 15V164000

    The Slide or Tilt roof panel switch may inadvertently be pressed and the roof panel may auto-close unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a pinch injury.