NHTSA Safety Recalls
Chevrolet Malibu Recalls by Year
Every model year from 2000 to 2025, ranked by how many recalls it carries.
Across 26 model years (2000–2025) the Chevrolet Malibu has 116 NHTSA recalls. The worst year is 2013 with 10; the cleanest is 2025 with 1.
- Model years
- 26
- Total recalls
- 116
- Worst year
- 2013
- Cleanest year
- 2025
2000–2025
10 recalls
1 recalls
Recalls by model year
What gets recalled most on the Chevrolet Malibu
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING10
- STEERING9
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION8
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING7
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP7
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION7
- STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM7
- SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS6
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)4
- FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES4
Reading these numbers
A high recall count is not the same as an unreliable car. Recalls are safety defects the manufacturer reports and repairs free; a maker that files many of them is often being more diligent, not less. Older model years also accumulate recalls simply by existing longer.
What matters for a specific car is whether its own VIN is covered by an open campaign. Check it on NHTSA's lookup or call 1-888-327-4236.