There have been 55 safety recalls for the Chevrolet Malibu. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Chevrolet Malibu.
missing bolts on the start-stop accumulator endcap could result in a transmission oil leak and may progress to a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. a transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2019 Buick Enclave, 2020 Buick Enclave, 2019 Buick Encore, 2020 Buick Encore, 2018 Buick Lacrosse, 2019 Buick Lacrosse, 2019 Cadillac XT4, 2020 Cadillac XT4, 2020 Cadillac XT6, 2019 Chevrolet Blazer, 2020 Chevrolet Blazer, 2018 Chevrolet Cruze, 2019 Chevrolet Cruze, 2018 Chevrolet Equinox, 2019 Chevrolet Equinox, 2020 Chevrolet Equinox, 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, 2018 Chevrolet Traverse, 2019 Chevrolet Traverse, 2020 Chevrolet Traverse, 2019 GMC Acadia, 2020 GMC Acadia, 2018 GMC Terrain, 2019 GMC Terrain, 2020 GMC Terrain |
| Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Recall Summary: general motors llc (gm) is recalling certain 2018-2019 chevrolet cruze and buick lacrosse, 2018-2020 chevrolet equinox, chevrolet traverse and gmc terrain, 2018 chevrolet malibu, 2019-2020 buick encore, buick enclave, cadillac xt4, chevrolet blazer and gmc acadia, and 2020 cadillac xt6 vehicles.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
disabled fuel injectors would prevent the engine from starting and may cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2018 Chevrolet Malibu |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS |
| Recall Summary: general motors llc (gm) is recalling certain 2018 chevrolet malibu vehicles equipped with 1.5l turbo engines. an error in the engine control module (ecm) software may result in the fuel injectors being disabled.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Insufficient welds could cause the inflator to separate and propel air bag debris into the cabin during a crash. Also, the inflator could fail to inflate during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2017 Chevrolet Malibu |
| Component: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW |
| Recall Summary: General motors LLC (gm) is recalling certain 2017 malibu vehicles manufactured on November 10, 2016. The right-hand rear side air bag inflator manifold may have insufficient welds. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the air bag tears during deployment, the air bag may not perform as designed, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2016 Chevrolet Malibu |
| Component: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW |
| Recall Summary: General motors LLC (gm) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet malibu vehicles manufactured November 18, 2015, to June 7, 2016. The fabric of the side-impact air bag cushion may tear during deployment. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the key is removed without the transmission in park, the vehicle may rollaway as occupants are exiting, increasing the risk of injury.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2013 Buick Encore, 2011 Buick Regal, 2013 Buick Verano, 2014 Buick Verano, 2016 Buick Verano, 2017 Buick Verano, 2011 Chevrolet Cruze, 2012 Chevrolet Cruze, 2013 Chevrolet Cruze, 2014 Chevrolet Cruze, 2015 Chevrolet Cruze, 2016 Chevrolet Cruze, 2010 Chevrolet Equinox, 2011 Chevrolet Equinox, 2012 Chevrolet Equinox, 2013 Chevrolet Equinox, 2013 Chevrolet Malibu, 2014 Chevrolet Malibu, 2015 Chevrolet Malibu, 2016 Chevrolet Malibu, 2011 GMC Terrain, 2012 GMC Terrain, 2013 GMC Terrain |
| Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) |
| Recall Summary: General motors LLC (gm) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Buick verano and 2016 Chevrolet malibu as the electronic park lock lever may allow the ignition key to be removed without the transmission being in park.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the ebcm fails the primary braking system will still function, however, the loss of abs and esc increase the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2016 Chevrolet Malibu |
| Component: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL |
| Recall Summary: General motors LLC (gm) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet malibu vehicles manufactured March 7, 2016, through March 12, 2016. The memory chip in the electronic brake control module (ebcm) may fail and cause the loss of electronically controlled brake systems including anti-lock brakes ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Fractured weld studs may allow the side air bag to move out of position during deployment, increasing the risk of injury.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2016 Chevrolet Malibu |
| Component: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW |
| Recall Summary: General motors LLC (gm) is recalling certain 2016 malibu vehicles manufactured February 16, 2016, to March 5, 2016. The two weld studs that mount the front and rear side impact air bags may fracture and separate from the air bag during deployment.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2016 Chevrolet Colorado, 2016 Chevrolet Malibu, 2016 GMC Canyon |
| Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL |
| Recall Summary: General motors LLC (gm) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet colorado vehicles manufactured January 19, 2016, to February 2, 2016, Chevrolet malibu vehicles manufactured January 9, 2016, to January 26, 2016, and 2016 GMC canyon vehicles manufactured January 21, 2016, to February 4, 2016.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
An unbelted driver is at a greater risk of injury in a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2016 Chevrolet Camaro, 2016 Chevrolet Malibu, 2016 Chevrolet Silverado, 2016 GMC Sierra |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE |
| Recall Summary: Genera motors LLC (gm) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet camaro, malibu, silverado and GMC sierra vehicles. The radio may intermittently fail to provide an audio warning when the key has been left in the ignition and the door is opened or when the driver does not fasten their seat belt.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of one or both of the side impact air bags, the air bag's inflator may rupture and the air bag may not properly inflate. The rupture could cause metal fragments to strike the vehicle occupants, potentially resulting in serious injury or death. Additionally, if the air bag does not properly inflate, the driver or passenger is at an increased risk of injury.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2015 Buick Lacrosse, 2015 Cadillac XTS, 2015 Chevrolet Camaro, 2015 Chevrolet Equinox, 2015 Chevrolet Malibu, 2015 GMC Terrain |
| Component: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW |
| Recall Summary: General motors LLC (gm) is recalling certain model year 2015 Buick lacrosse, Cadillac xts, Chevrolet camaro, equinox, malibu, and GMC terrain vehicles. The affected vehicles have front seat-mounted side impact air bags whose inflator may rupture upon its deployment. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Oct. 29, 2020 | Power Train:automatic Transmission | 194,105 |
| Sep. 6, 2019 | Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System:injectors | 177,276 |
| Dec. 2, 2016 | Air Bags:side/window | 113 |
| Oct. 26, 2016 | Air Bags:side/window | 18 |
| Jul. 5, 2016 | Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm, Pcm) | 8,367 |
| May. 5, 2016 | Electronic Stability Control | 66 |
| Mar. 11, 2016 | Air Bags:side/window | 3,137 |
| Mar. 2, 2016 | Air Bags:frontal | 1,579 |
| Feb. 11, 2016 | Electrical System: Software | 139 |
| Oct. 16, 2015 | Air Bags:side/window | 395 |
| May. 8, 2015 | Seat Belt | 437,045 |
| Apr. 24, 2015 | Power Train:automatic Transmission:gear Position Indication (prndl) | 3,690 |
| Mar. 23, 2015 | Visibility:sun Roof Assembly | 87,063 |
| Feb. 4, 2015 | Steering:electric Power Assist System | 69,633 |
| Jul. 3, 2014 | Electrical System:ignition | 5,877,718 |
| May. 14, 2014 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum | 140,067 |
| May. 14, 2014 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:switches:brake Light | 2,440,524 |
| May. 8, 2014 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc | 8,208 |
| Apr. 30, 2014 | Power Train:automatic Transmission | 1,131,113 |
| Mar. 31, 2014 | Steering:electric Power Assist System | 1,373,177 |
| Feb. 21, 2014 | Power Train:automatic Transmission | 355 |
| Nov. 13, 2013 | Electrical System:wiring | 14,909 |
| Nov. 13, 2013 | Visibility:defroster/defogger System | 42,696 |
| Jan. 23, 2013 | Suspension:rear | 8,519 |
| Oct. 4, 2012 | Exterior Lighting:turn Signal | 120,426 |
| Sep. 18, 2012 | Power Train:automatic Transmission:gear Position Indication (prndl) | 426,240 |
| May. 18, 2012 | Electrical System: Software | 4,304 |
| Mar. 6, 2009 | Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:column Shift | 276,729 |
| Dec. 2, 2008 | Visibility:defroster/defogger System | 77 |
| Oct. 31, 2006 | Air Bags:frontal | 794 |
| Oct. 19, 2005 | Equipment:other:labels | 2,351 |
| Nov. 1, 2004 | Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal | 92,863 |
| Apr. 19, 2004 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock:control Unit/module | 65,439 |
| Apr. 16, 2004 | Seat Belts:front:anchorage | 84,474 |
| Feb. 24, 2004 | Equipment:other:labels | 51,715 |
| Dec. 11, 2003 | Steering:rack And Pinion | 750,283 |
| Aug. 28, 2003 | Exterior Lighting:hazard Flashing Warning Lights:switch | 670,740 |
| Apr. 10, 2002 | Exterior Lighting:headlights | 10,168 |
| Mar. 8, 2001 | Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:linkages | 129,427 |
| Oct. 29, 1999 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap | 43,218 |
| Jun. 28, 1997 | Air Bags:frontal | 16,099 |
| Apr. 29, 1985 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:drum:wheel Cylinders | 1,810,000 |
| Nov. 24, 1984 | Power Train:axle Assembly:axle Shaft | 3,100,000 |
| Oct. 13, 1983 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 4,667 |
| Aug. 19, 1983 | Vehicle Speed Control:cables | 19,108 |
| Jan. 3, 1982 | Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System | 79,686 |
| Feb. 25, 1981 | Suspension:rear | 5,821,160 |
| Feb. 11, 1981 | Visibility:glass, Side/rear | 67,350 |
| Aug. 28, 1979 | Seats:front Assembly:head Restraint | 491 |
| Jul. 23, 1979 | Suspension:front:wheel Bearing | 1,896,222 |
| Jun. 13, 1978 | Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:fan | 333,619 |
| Jun. 13, 1978 | Power Train:axle Assembly:axle Shaft | 265,068 |
| May. 24, 1978 | Seats:front Assembly:head Restraint | 1,643 |
| Oct. 17, 1977 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:drum:wheel Cylinders | 636 |
| Jul. 16, 1973 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder | 3,094 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2018 Chevrolet Malibu | 2 |
| 2017 Chevrolet Malibu | 1 |
| 2016 Chevrolet Malibu | 6 |
| 2015 Chevrolet Malibu | 3 |
| 2014 Chevrolet Malibu | 6 |
| 2013 Chevrolet Malibu | 7 |
| 2012 Chevrolet Malibu | 2 |
| 2011 Chevrolet Malibu | 2 |
| 2010 Chevrolet Malibu | 2 |
| 2009 Chevrolet Malibu | 5 |
| 2008 Chevrolet Malibu | 4 |
| 2007 Chevrolet Malibu | 3 |
| 2006 Chevrolet Malibu | 6 |
| 2005 Chevrolet Malibu | 3 |
| 2004 Chevrolet Malibu | 6 |
| 2003 Chevrolet Malibu | 2 |
| 2002 Chevrolet Malibu | 2 |
| 2001 Chevrolet Malibu | 2 |
| 2000 Chevrolet Malibu | 3 |
| 1999 Chevrolet Malibu | 1 |
| 1998 Chevrolet Malibu | 3 |
| 1997 Chevrolet Malibu | 4 |
| 1983 Chevrolet Malibu | 2 |
| 1982 Chevrolet Malibu | 2 |
| 1981 Chevrolet Malibu | 2 |
| 1980 Chevrolet Malibu | 5 |
| 1979 Chevrolet Malibu | 5 |
| 1978 Chevrolet Malibu | 7 |
| 1977 Chevrolet Malibu | 1 |
| 1973 Chevrolet Malibu | 1 |