CarRecallWatchThe 2021 Chevrolet Malibu has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 90 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 fire, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Unknown Or Other (31 reports).
2021 Chevrolet Malibu recalls
Driver's Seat Frame May Not Hold Driver in a Crash
A weld in the driver's seat cushion frame, in the power tilt-adjustment mechanism, may be improperly made.
Loose Rear Seat Belt Retractor May Fail in a Crash
Some rear seat belt retractors may be installed with loose or missing fasteners, so the retractor may not work properly during a crash.
Most common 2021 Chevrolet Malibu problems
Problem areas named in the 90 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 31 |
| Electrical System | 30 |
| Power Train | 28 |
| Engine | 15 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 8 |
| Air Bags | 6 |
| Back Over Prevention | 3 |
| Suspension | 3 |
| Structure | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 2 |
What owners report
This car has the same issues even after you get it replaced . this car is not a good car I have spent so much money replacing the oz sensor .the radio, and the turbo keeps going out . this car has a lot of recall that should be handle to make sure that this car is running good . they should replace this turbo charge . the car always stall and cut off at a light or when you drive this is not safe to drive .
Shift to park message
The problem with this model is the CVT Trasmission thats in the vehicle when put into drive mode it stalls to change gears and want change gears for about 5 min then it kicks in to go it does that very often i have took it to the dealership and spent tremendous mount of money the transmission are crapy and stalls the car when put into drive mode please help im not the only one experiencing this issue there is a Chevrolet malibu group chat on Facebook and other sites these transmission needs to be replaced by the dealership they sell these cars with this existing problems and jack the car prices up these is not right and upon taking it to them they act like they dont know the problem this is
The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate as needed; however, the RPM was extremely elevated. The vehicle then lost motive power and went into LIMP Mode, and the vehicle failed to exceed 15 MPH. The vehicle was taken to a dealer on three separate occasions. After the first failure, the dealer stated that the failure was caused by an inoperable sensor, and the fuel pump was reprogrammed. The contact stated that after the second failure, which was associated with the turbo, the powertrain module was reprogrammed. The third failure was associated with the turbo seals. The failure reoccurred after all three repairs. T
The Chevy Malibu is displaying a âShift to Parkâ message even when the gear selector is physically in the Park position. This indicates that the vehicleâs computer may not be recognizing that the vehicle has been placed in Park, which is commonly associated with a faulty or failing internal park-position sensor/switch. The issue is affecting the vehicleâs ability to shut down properly. It is necessary to turn the vehicle off and back on multiple times before the system will recognize that the vehicle is in Park and allow it to shut off completely. If the vehicle does not recognize the Park position, it may remain partially powered on and potentially drain the battery.
2021 Chevrolet Malibu questions
Does the 2021 Chevrolet Malibu have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2021 Chevrolet Malibu: Driver's Seat Frame May Not Hold Driver in a Crash; Loose Rear Seat Belt Retractor May Fail in a Crash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Chevrolet Malibu?
Based on 90 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Unknown Or Other (31), Electrical System (30), Power Train (28).
How do I check if a recall on my 2021 Chevrolet Malibu has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.