The vehicle dossier US · 2021
2021 Chevrolet
MALIBUProblems & recalls
89 distinct owner reports in the NHTSA snapshot. Other components appears in 37 of them. Explore what was reported—and which official actions are on file.
01 / Owner-reported evidence
What owners reported.
Categories attached to 89 distinct reports. A report can mention more than one component, so category totals can overlap.
See original component labels
These are reports made to NHTSA, not verified diagnoses. More reports can reflect more vehicles, more time on the road, or greater reporting activity.
The reporting timeline
When reports arrived.
Reports by year filed, not by the year a problem occurred. Showing the latest 6 years with reports.
54,000 miles is the median among 17 reports with usable mileage. The middle half spans 8,000–96,035 miles.
This describes the submitted reports. It does not predict when a vehicle will fail.
02 / Official safety campaigns
2 recall campaigns on file.
A campaign can cover only certain production dates or configurations. The count does not tell you whether an individual car has an open recall.
SEATSCampaign 22V359000
Reported concern
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Malibu, 2022 Chevrolet Equinox, Blazer and Cadillac XT4 vehicles. The driver's seat cushion frame may have an improper weld in the power tilt-adjustment mechanism.
Manufacturer’s stated response
Dealers will inspect the driver's seat and replace the cushion frame, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 23, 2022. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N212356050.
Manufacturer campaign: N212356050
Read campaign 22V359000 at NHTSASEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTORCampaign 21V649000
Reported concern
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2021 Chevrolet Malibu and 2019-2021 Cadillac XT4 vehicles. The rear seat belt retractors may be improperly secured with loose or missing fasteners.
Manufacturer’s stated response
Dealers will inspect and tighten the rear seat belt retractors, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 17, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N212333380.
Manufacturer campaign: N212333380
Read campaign 21V649000 at NHTSA03 / The manufacturer’s record
Instructions. Updates. Responses.
694 distinct communications list this model-year. Showing the latest 12. A matching model-year does not establish that every engine, trim or reported symptom is covered.
PIP4902WThis preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.NHTSA ID 11037253
This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11037253 at NHTSAPIC6551CThis Preliminary information communicates to dealer to perform a MEC reset for wireless projection issuesNHTSA ID 11036392
This Preliminary information communicates to dealer to perform a MEC reset for wireless projection issues
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11036392 at NHTSAPIT5099JPI to help diagnose A/C concernNHTSA ID 11035340
PI to help diagnose A/C concern
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11035340 at NHTSAPIT5966FThis Preliminary information communicates an issue with an OTA pending message still displayed after an OTA event and how to reset/clear the message.NHTSA ID 11034769
This Preliminary information communicates an issue with an OTA pending message still displayed after an OTA event and how to reset/clear the message.
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11034769 at NHTSAPIP6032CPIP6032B provides diagnostic direction for dealers when encountering transmission leaksNHTSA ID 11033723
PIP6032B provides diagnostic direction for dealers when encountering transmission leaks
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11033723 at NHTSAPIC6423APi created to provide GM dealers with information on gathering information for projection issueNHTSA ID 11032764
Pi created to provide GM dealers with information on gathering information for projection issue
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11032764 at NHTSAPIC6551BThis Preliminary information communicates to dealer to perform a MEC reset for wireless projection issuesNHTSA ID 11032763
This Preliminary information communicates to dealer to perform a MEC reset for wireless projection issues
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11032763 at NHTSAPIT3271QThis preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.NHTSA ID 11030974
This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11030974 at NHTSAN25-250552Improvements to OnStar functionality.NHTSA ID 11030532
Improvements to OnStar functionality.
Campaign / software reference: N25-250552
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11030532 at NHTSAPIP6104This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a Technical Assistance Case in CX Connect.NHTSA ID 11030092
This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a Technical Assistance Case in CX Connect.
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11030092 at NHTSAPIP4902VThis preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.NHTSA ID 11030091
This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11030091 at NHTSAPIT6425DThis Preliminary information communicates to the field on how to diagnosis a GPS issue with the Telematic module with no DTC'ssNHTSA ID 11029950
This Preliminary information communicates to the field on how to diagnosis a GPS issue with the Telematic module with no DTC'ss
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11029950 at NHTSARecords below contain the NHTSA bulk summary unless a document-reviewed explainer is linked. A service bulletin is not a safety recall or a promise of a free repair. Records may be revised or superseded; verify the current document with the manufacturer.
04 / Agency investigations
Official inquiries.
An investigation is an inquiry into a potential concern. Its presence does not establish a defect, and a closed case does not certify a car’s condition.
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