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Chevrolet Rearview Camera and Pedestrian Alert Problems Owners Should Know
Two Chevrolet notices in this group repeat the same rearview-camera problem: a distorted or blank screen image that reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle. One covers certain 2023-2025 Malibu vehicles; the other includes Chevrolet Trailblazer and 2025 Trax vehicles alongside Buick models. Both specify camera inspection and replacement if necessary. The separate Equinox EV notice covers certain 2025-2026 vehicles and concerns pedestrian alert sound rather than a camera. Its sound system may not produce enough volume change between being stopped and moving at low speeds. These notices therefore address two distinct visibility and awareness risks, with camera hardware remedies and an Equinox EV software remedy.
Warning signs to watch for
- April 2, 2026 Malibu rearview-camera recall: the screen may display a distorted or blank image.
- August 20, 2026 Trailblazer/Trax rearview-camera recall: the screen may display a distorted or blank image.
- December 18, 2025 Equinox EV pedestrian-alert recall: insufficient sound-volume change between stopped and low-speed movement.
Can you keep driving? What the notices say
None of these three notices carries a stop-driving or park-outside instruction. For the Malibu camera, Trailblazer/Trax camera, and Equinox EV pedestrian-alert recalls, the notices do not tell owners to stop driving. The camera notices describe reduced rearward visibility and an increased crash risk when the image does not display correctly. The Equinox EV notice describes a crash or injury risk because insufficient sound may fail to alert pedestrians that the vehicle is moving. Neither remedy constitutes a stated assurance about driving before repair.
What the free repair involves
For the Malibu and Trailblazer/Trax camera recalls, dealers inspect the rearview camera and replace it if necessary, free of charge. For the 2025-2026 Equinox EV pedestrian-alert recall, the body control module software is updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, free of charge.
Severity at a glance
| Severity | Recalls |
|---|---|
| medium | 3 |
Models affected most
Where owners report back over prevention problems most
NHTSA owner complaints filed under back over prevention for the Chevrolet models and years in this guide. Complaints are unverified reports and are not limited to the recalled defects.
| Vehicle | Back over prevention complaints |
|---|---|
| 2023 Chevrolet Malibu | 16 |
| 2025 Chevrolet Trax | 11 |
| 2024 Chevrolet Malibu | 10 |
| 2025 Chevrolet Malibu | 5 |
Every recall in this group
| Date | Recall | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | Buick and Chevrolet Rearview Camera May Show Blank Image | medium |
| Apr 2, 2026 | Chevrolet Malibu rearview camera may show blank or distorted image | medium |
| Dec 18, 2025 | Chevrolet Equinox EV Pedestrian Alert Sound Issue | medium |
Common questions
Which Malibu years have the distorted or blank camera-image recall?
The April 2, 2026 notice covers certain 2023-2025 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. It says the rearview camera screen may display a distorted or blank image, reducing rearward visibility. Dealers inspect the camera and replace it if necessary, free of charge.
Can the Equinox EV pedestrian-alert recall be repaired over the air?
The December 18, 2025 notice specifies either a dealer update or an over-the-air update to the body control module software, free of charge. It covers certain 2025-2026 Equinox EV vehicles with insufficient pedestrian-alert volume change at low speeds.
Do the camera recalls require replacement in every affected vehicle?
Both camera notices specify inspection first and replacement if necessary. The Malibu notice and the notice including Trailblazer and 2025 Trax vehicles describe the same possible distorted or blank image. Their stated inspection and any necessary camera replacement are free of charge.
A recall applies only to specific vehicles. Check your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.