2025 Chevrolet Malibu recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2025 Chevrolet Malibu; the most frequently affected component is back over prevention — camera. Owners filed 11 complaints, most often about back over prevention. Among the 26 model years of this model in the database, 2025 ranks #26 for number of recalls.

Recalls1

Complaints11

Crashes reported1in stored complaints

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Recalls (1)

Back over prevention — CameraCampaign 26V212000 · 02 Apr 2026

Problem: 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.

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.

What owners complain about

Share of the 11 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Back over prevention5 · 45%

Electrical system4 · 36%

Unknown or other4 · 36%

Power train1 · 9%

Steering1 · 9%

Service brakes1 · 9%

When complaints were filed

20253

20268

From owner complaints

Vehicle was parked, all windows and doors closed. Key remained out of the vehicle. Car parked for several hours without being touched, when suddenly it began to roll forward on its own. The car continued forward and quickly went down a short hill into a rocky area of a field before coming to a stop.
Power train · Oct 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

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…
Back over prevention · Aug 2026 · NHTSA complaint record

Backup camera has blurred vision when in R, the view on the dashboard is extremely blurry and seems to be condensed/ wet. Please check and advise.
Unknown or other · Aug 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

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…
Steering · Jun 2026 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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