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2023 Chevrolet Malibu: recalls and problems

2 recalls and 70 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is back over prevention.

2recalls
70complaints
4crashes reported
1fires reported
4injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Back Over Prevention16 · 23%
  • Unknown Or Other14 · 20%
  • Engine12 · 17%
  • Electrical System10 · 14%
  • Power Train8 · 11%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System6 · 9%
  • Visibility/Wiper5 · 7%
  • Lane Departure4 · 6%
  • Steering4 · 6%
  • Engine And Engine Cooling4 · 6%

What owners report

Steering,Air BagsCrash

I own a 2023 chevrolet malibu with an open safety recall. general motors/dealership has refused to repair the recall. the vehicle has also had multiple safety-related problems, including service esc warnings, jerking/poor acceleration, service safety restraint system and airbag warnings, and a “steering assist is reduced, drive with care” warning. on or about xxx, while driving, i experienced what felt like the brak

Suspension,Lane Departure

I was inquiring about the front suspension and frame work is there a recall. my car is unstable in the front like frame is unbalanced

Steering

The contact owns a 2023 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed that the hard skin material on the steering wheel was crumbling. the contact stated that the right and left hands were severely peeled. the contact inspected the steering wheel and placed a white glove on each hand and rotated the steering wheel. the contact became aware of a black substance on both glo

Unknown Or Other

My back up camera just showing blank screen. it's a recall on my model. i was backing up it went blank. causing me to hit a pole. i took it to jerry's chevrolet they said can fix it but out of pocket and reimbursed later. i can't afford that. so, i can't even park between cars . this have become and inconvenience. chevrolet knows the problem fails to do anything about it.

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2023 Chevrolet Malibu 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Malibu. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.