2025 Chevrolet Malibu: recalls and problems
1 recall and 11 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is back over prevention.
Most common problems
What owners report
The contact owns a 2025 chevrolet malibu. the contact received notification for nhtsa campaign number: 26v212000 (back over prevention); however, the part to complete the recall repair was not yet available. the 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 f
The esc light came on, air conditioner fan speed went high then low and my screen flickered out momentarily. the esc light came on three more times, 10-15 seconds each time with no lights remaining on after and no other changes. the next time i drove, when turning the esc light came on and the steering locked up for about 5 seconds
Unknown, i parked the vehicle, got out of it, left car running for ac, locked the doors. the car was in park. locks unlocked door, rear view camera display cut off, ac still running. i am viewing a house, so i walk around house and car still in park, 0-5min. i go in the house, 10-15 later, out of habit hit the lock buttons on car again, because i couldn't see it. when we exit the house the car is gone. went in rever
The contact owns a 2025 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while the vehicle was in reverse(r), the rearview camera displayed a blank image on the screen. in addition, the camera unexpectedly turned on while driving at various speeds, displaying a blank image with the message "service camera" displayed at the top of the screen. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 26v212000 (back over pr
Crash-test ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Chevrolet Malibu 4 DR FWD |
Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Malibu. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.