2025 Chevrolet Malibu Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2025 Chevrolet Malibu recalls

Most common 2025 Chevrolet Malibu problems

Problem areas named in the 12 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Unknown Or Other	5
Back Over Prevention	5
Electrical System	4
Power Train	1
Service Brakes	1
Steering	1

What owners report

2026-10-25, Unknown Or Other
The back up camera has a safety recall. The vehicle intermittently will have a distorted view from the back up camera, it looks like it is looking down a tunnel and is round around it. I told the service representative, Shea Stover, this when we dropped the car off. We waited months to get safety recall completed as the dealership had to get the parts in. We had it scheduled for drop off on Wednesday XXX. We were notified on Thursday XXX there was additional maintenance recommended we approved. I received a call from Shea Stover, at Hare Chevrolet Noblesville Indiana, in the service department later that day letting me know the vehicle is ready, never said safety recall was not completed. We

2026-08-27, Back Over Prevention
The contact owns a 2025 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact received notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V212000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to complete the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

2026-08-06, Electrical System
The esc light came on, air conditioner fan speed went high then low and my screen flickered out momentarily. The esc light came on three more times, 10-15 seconds each time with no lights remaining on after and no other changes. The next time I drove, when turning the esc light came on and the steering locked up for about 5 seconds

2026-08-01, Unknown Or Other
Unknown, I parked the vehicle, got out of it, left car running for AC, locked the doors. The car was in park. Locks unlocked door, rear view camera display cut off, AC still running. I am viewing a house, so I walk around house and car still in park, 0-5min. I go in the house, 10-15 later, out of habit hit the lock buttons on car again, because I couldn't see it. When we exit the house the car is gone. Went in reverse and rolled across a road into a fence. When I arrived at the car, the doors were locked and the car was in reverse.

2026-07-27, Back Over Prevention
The contact owns a 2025 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in reverse(R), the rearview camera displayed a blank image on the screen. In addition, the camera unexpectedly turned on while driving at various speeds, displaying a blank image with the message "Service Camera" displayed at the top of the screen. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V212000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was recently taken to a dealer who confirmed that parts were unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable a

2025 Chevrolet Malibu questions

Does the 2025 Chevrolet Malibu have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2025 Chevrolet Malibu: Rearview camera may show a distorted or blank image. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Chevrolet Malibu?

Based on 12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Unknown Or Other (5), Back Over Prevention (5), Electrical System (4).

How do I check if a recall on my 2025 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.