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2023 Chevrolet Malibu

Verified July 23, 2026Sources: NHTSA · EPA · vPIC

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Safety
5
of 5 stars
Recalls
2
on record
MPG
30
combined

Open recalls on record

2 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer — check the VIN before you buy.

Recalls2
Complaints53
Safety
Fuel

Vehicle Summary

2023 Chevrolet Malibu

2 recalls
53 complaints
30 MPG combined
5/5 safety rating

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Safety record at a glance

Recall campaigns
2
Owner complaints
53
Complaints citing a crash
3

These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalised by how many of these vehicles are on the road, so a model that sold in large numbers will tend to show more of everything. We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.

2 Recalls on Record

These recalls have been issued by the manufacturer. Contact any authorized dealer to verify they have been completed — repairs are free.

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Safety recalls

2 NHTSA campaigns affecting this model year.

  • 22V923000high

    Body/structure issue

    STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

    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.

  • 26V212000high

    Rear-visibility system issue

    BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

    General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The rearview camera screen may display a distorted or blank image.

Consumer complaints

53 owner reports filed with NHTSA.

53
Total
3
Crashes
1
Fires
3
Injuries

Most reported components

  • OTHER15
  • ENGINE15
  • AIR BAGS6
  • ELECTRICAL5
  • FUEL SYSTEM4

Notable Issues

53 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA. 3 reports involve injuries. 3 reports involve a crash.

Most reported problems

miscellaneous issues15
engine problems (stalling, power loss, warning lights)15
airbag concerns (warning light, deployment issues)6

Specifications & ratings

Specifications

Body class
Sedan
Drive type
FWD
Engine
2.5L 4-cyl
Fuel type
Regular Gasoline
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
5

Fuel economy

27

City

35

Hwy

30

Comb

Annual cost
$2,000
Fuel
Regular Gasoline

NHTSA crash ratings

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover

Data sources

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Adjacent model years

All Chevrolet Malibu years

Common problems

Chevrolet Malibu problems

3,169 owner complaints analysed

Systems recalled

Safety timeline

Full timeline
  1. Recall

    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. Recall

    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.