The vehicle dossier US · 2023
2023 Chevrolet
MALIBUProblems & recalls
69 distinct owner reports in the NHTSA snapshot. Other components appears in 43 of them. Explore what was reported—and which official actions are on file.
01 / Owner-reported evidence
What owners reported.
Categories attached to 69 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 4 years with reports.
66,000 miles is the median among 21 reports with usable mileage. The middle half spans 45,000–70,233 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.
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERACampaign 26V212000
Reported concern
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The rearview camera screen may display a distorted or blank image.
Manufacturer’s stated response
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.
Manufacturer campaign: N262551720
Read campaign 26V212000 at NHTSASTRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERSCampaign 22V923000
Reported concern
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The front impact bar, a structural portion of the vehicle frame, may not be properly welded to the front frame rail.
Manufacturer’s stated response
Dealers will inspect the right-hand and left-hand side of the vehicle's motor rail for an incomplete weld. If the condition is found, the vehicle will be repurchased by GM. Owner notification letters were mailed January 20, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.
Read campaign 22V923000 at NHTSA03 / The manufacturer’s record
Instructions. Updates. Responses.
428 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 NHTSAPIP6033BThis Preliminary information communicates to technicians to remove the pulley assembly and inspect the drive chain and pulley surfaces.NHTSA ID 11033719
This Preliminary information communicates to technicians to remove the pulley assembly and inspect the drive chain and pulley surfaces.
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11033719 at NHTSAPIP6031EThis PI addresses leaks from the case half and provides repair direction to dealer techniciansNHTSA ID 11033725
This PI addresses leaks from the case half and provides repair direction to dealer technicians
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11033725 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 NHTSAPIT6519This preliminary information is to inform technicians and customers that the voice command will be inoperative when trying to open applications. Engineering is investigating and this PI will be converted to a bulletin when a re…NHTSA ID 11033150
This preliminary information is to inform technicians and customers that the voice command will be inoperative when trying to open applications. Engineering is investigating and this PI will be converted to a bulletin when a repair is available.
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11033150 at NHTSAPIC6540JThis Preliminary information communicates to dealers a procedure to reset the radio.NHTSA ID 11032784
This Preliminary information communicates to dealers a procedure to reset the radio.
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11032784 at NHTSAPIC6540HThis Preliminary information communicates to dealers a procedure to reset the radio.NHTSA ID 11032767
This Preliminary information communicates to dealers a procedure to reset the radio.
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11032767 at NHTSAPIC6626API created to guide technicians through radio restriction processNHTSA ID 11032766
PI created to guide technicians through radio restriction process
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11032766 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 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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