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2025 Chevrolet Malibu — Recalls & Safety

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this vehicle and 11 owner complaints. Recall repairs are free by US law at any authorized dealer.

1 Campaign

Every Recall on File

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA 26V212000 02/04/2026

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

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

Free fix: 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.

NHTSA Crash Tests

Official Safety Ratings

2025 Chevrolet Malibu 4 DR FWD

★★★★★
Overall
5/5 stars
★★★★★
Frontal Crash
NHTSA test
★★★★★
Side Crash
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★★★★☆
Rollover
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Other Years

Same Model, Different Year

2022 2023 2024 2026

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Recall Checker

Any year, make and model: open the Car Recall Checker. Also see owner-reported problems & years to avoid for the 2025 Chevrolet Malibu. Data: NHTSA (US DOT, public domain), cached up to 7 days.

Questions

FAQ

Does the 2025 Chevrolet Malibu have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2025 Chevrolet Malibu. Every listed defect must be repaired free of charge by any authorized Chevrolet dealer, regardless of vehicle age or ownership history.
Is the recall repair really free?
Yes. US federal law requires manufacturers to fix safety recalls free at any authorized dealer — parts and labour. You do not need to be the original owner.
How do I check my exact vehicle?
This page covers the 2025 Chevrolet Malibu generally. For your specific car, use the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls — it tells you whether YOUR vehicle's recalls were already repaired.