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2023 Chevrolet Malibu Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 71 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Chevrolet Malibu, most often about the engine (24% of complaints, typically around 70,000 miles). It is 24th of 26 Malibu model years by number of complaints and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2023 Chevrolet Malibu problems
Engine
17 complaints · 24%Half of these problems showed up before 70,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine.
The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle hesitated and failed to accelerate as needed. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the…
The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle intermittently entered limp mode. The message "turn off to reduce power failure" was displayed, and the vehicle failed to exceed 40 MPH. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was…
Backup camera
16 complaints · 23%Half of these problems showed up before 66,000 miles. Parts named most often: warnings, rearview system braking.
The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse, the rearview camera became inoperable, and the rearview camera image appeared blank. The contact was informed during an inspection that the VIN was associated with NHTSA campaign number: 26v212000 (back over prevention)…
The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Malibu. 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 local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the…
Other or unspecified
14 complaints · 20%Electrical
12 complaints · 17%The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated the vehicle failed to start when the push-to-start button was pressed. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer, but the diagnosis was not available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 31,000.
Fuel system
8 complaints · 11%The contact's wife owns aâ 2023 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, several unknown warning lights illuminated, and the messages "ESC" and "fuel low" were displayed even though there was half a tank of fuel. The transmission failed to shift out of park (p). The…
Transmission
8 complaints · 11%The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving 75 MPH, the vehicle jerked abnormally with several unknown warning lights illuminated and unknown messages were displayed. Additionally, there was a white fuel warning light illuminated with the message âlow fuelâ displayed after…
The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle failed to turn off. The âshift to parkâ message was displayed. Additionally, after the vehicle was parked and the engine was turned off, the vehicle independently started. Several unknown warning lights were…
Air bags
7 complaints · 10%The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving 30-35 MPH, another vehicle collided with her vehicle on the rear end of the vehicle as well as the rear passenger side. The contact mentioned thatâ the seat belt did retract during the impact. The air bags on the front driver and passenger…
Driver assistance
7 complaints · 10%Parts named most often: assist, warnings, blind spot detection, automatic emergency braking.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2023 Chevrolet Malibu recalls
Backup camera: camera
Risk: A rearview image that does not display correctly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
General motors, llc (gm) is recalling certain 2023-2025 chevrolet malibu vehicles. The rearview camera screen may display a distorted or blank image.
Body and structure: frame and members
Risk: An improperly welded front impact bar may result in the front crash sensors not performing correctly, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2023 Chevrolet Malibu
- What are the most common problems with the 2023 Chevrolet Malibu?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (17 complaints, typically around 70,000 miles); backup camera (16 complaints, typically around 66,000 miles); other or unspecified (14 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2023 Chevrolet Malibu have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from April 2, 2026 (backup camera). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2023 a bad year for the Chevrolet Malibu?
- It is 24th of 26 Malibu model years by number of complaints, with 71 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.