This page covers 3 recalls, 33 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2023 Chevrolet Malibu.
30 mpg combined
7.8 L/100km
Midsize Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
Complaints filed for the 2023 Chevrolet Malibu are spread across a modest set of reports, with the powertrain drawing the most attention. Owners describe transmission-related problems including the gear selector getting stuck in park and an inability to shift out, sometimes accompanied by warning lights and a false low-fuel message displaying with fuel in the tank. A handful of engine complaints point to a loss of power and reduced acceleration that one owner attributed to a turbocharger underboost condition, with a diagnostic code flagged during inspection. Airbag-related complaints round out the top three reported systems, though the volume across all categories is low. A recurring brake concern also appears in the reports: owners describe the brake pedal intermittently becoming unresponsive and refusing to depress, which they say occurs without warning at various speeds.
33
Total Complaints
3
Crash-Related
1
Fire-Related
3
With Injuries
By System
The 2023 Chevrolet Malibu has 3 recalls, the most serious involving a front impact bar that may not be properly welded to the frame, which can prevent crash sensors from firing correctly and raise the risk of injury in a collision.
The two remaining recalls both affect the rearview camera. In one case, moisture can get inside the camera housing and cause the image to appear distorted or go blank entirely while backing up. In the other, a software or display issue can produce a similarly distorted or blank image on the backup screen. Either way, the practical result is the same: the driver loses their rear view while reversing, which raises the risk of a backover collision. Prior repair attempts did not fully resolve the camera display issue, which is why two separate campaigns address it.
At a glance
What can fail
Moisture can enter the rearview camera, causing the camera image to display incorrectly or not at all.
What the fix does
General Motors will mail you instructions to bring your vehicle to a dealership for rearview camera inspection and replacement if needed.
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Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The rearview camera may show a distorted or blank image on the screen.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the rearview camera and replace it if needed, at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front impact bar may not be properly welded to the front frame rail, potentially weakening the vehicle's structural integrity.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect both sides of the motor rail for incomplete welds. If found, GM will repurchase the vehicle.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
