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Chevrolet Malibu

Repeated repairs on your Chevrolet Malibu? Explore your model year, federal records and your Maryland Lemon Law options.

Written by Amir Guerami, Attorney· Last reviewed

Model-year searches

2022–2025

Reference year

2025

2025 recall campaigns

1

NHTSA owner complaints as of 11/6/2026, from NHTSA's complaint data files.

12

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More Than a Recall Count

A model's reputation doesn't decide your case. The symptoms your vehicle has, the repairs attempted and the time you lost matter most.

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Check Your Malibu's Year

These are model-year search shortcuts, not a statement that each year has a defect. For other years or configurations, use the full vehicle search.

About These Records

NHTSA records below refer to 2025 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles, not all model years or your specific VIN. Complaints are unverified reports. No records does not mean a vehicle is trouble-free.

2025 Malibu Recall Records

Campaigns can apply only to specific configurations and production dates. Confirm whether your VIN is affected with NHTSA or the manufacturer.

Recall Notices for This Model Year

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA · 26V212000

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

Remedy: 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.

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2025 Malibu Owner Reports

What owners reported to NHTSA, organized by vehicle component. Reports are not verified defects or proof that your vehicle has the same issue.

What Owners Reported

Complaint component counts; one complaint can mention multiple components. These are unverified reports, not confirmed defects.

  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER5
  • BACK OVER PREVENTION5
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM4
  • POWER TRAIN1
  • SERVICE BRAKES1
  • STEERING1
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  • Dated repair orders with mileage and diagnosis
  • Whether the same symptom returned after the repair
  • Days unavailable, rental bills and dealer correspondence
  • Purchase or lease contract and warranty documents

Does My Chevrolet Malibu Qualify?

A model's recall history cannot answer that question. Your repair attempts, when the problem was first reported and the vehicle-coverage rules in Maryland or D.C. matter. A lawyer can review those facts rather than relying on a model-wide rating.

If Lemon Law does not cover your circumstances, federal warranty or other consumer claims may be worth discussing. No remedy is guaranteed.

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Still Going Back to the Shop?

Get an individual review of your Chevrolet Malibu's repair history. Recall totals do not determine eligibility or guarantee an outcome.

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