What Owners Report NHTSA ODI · 2,175,102 complaints · MY1998–2026

2023 Chevrolet Malibu

Typical pattern

16.7% of complaints about the 2023 Chevrolet Malibu came in the first year, which is unremarkable for a 2023 vehicle — around the middle of the 177 model-years on record. The median complaint arrives at 3.3 yr in service. The most-reported system is back over prevention (16 complaints), typically at 3.6 yr or about 66,111 miles.

Complaints
108
Median age at failure
3.3 yr
Median mileage
58,000 n=24
Crash / fire / tow
16.7% of reports
Safety recalls
2

When each system is reported — middle 50% of complaints

System
0y2y4y6y8y10y12y14y
Back over prevention
16 reports · 66,111 mi
3.6 yr
0%

Safety recalls — NHTSA campaigns

26V212000 2026-04-02
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.

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

22V923000 2022-12-14
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.

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

In owners’ own words

Back over prevention mileage not reported 3.6 yr in service
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 dealer was contacted. The dealer confirmed that the recall part was not yet available and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for further assistance. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Back over prevention mileage not reported 3.6 yr in service
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 reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Back over prevention 66,000 mi 3.6 yr in service
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; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the rearview camera displayed a

Other Malibu model years

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