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Chevrolet Malibu rearview camera may show blank or distorted image
medium How serious is it? About this label
A rearview image that does not display correctly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, which increases the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 26V212000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Manufacturer | General Motors, LLC |
| Part affected | Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera |
| Vehicles covered | 3 model/year combinations, model years 2023–2025 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
General Motors is recalling certain Chevrolet Malibu vehicles because the rearview camera screen may show a distorted picture or no picture at all. A dealer will inspect the camera and, if needed, replace it at no cost to the owner. General Motors mailed notification letters to owners, and Chevrolet has a customer service line for owners who have questions. Owners can also look up whether their own vehicle is covered by this recall using their vehicle identification number.
What you should do
2. Contact a Chevrolet dealer to have the camera inspected, or call Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.
3. The inspection and any repair are free.
Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?
Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 26V212000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (3)
Who to contact
Chevrolet — official Chevrolet recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-222-1020
The bigger picture
- Chevrolet Rearview Camera and Pedestrian Alert Problems Owners Should Know · all 3 Chevrolet recalls in this area
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Official notice
- Component
- BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
- Summary
- General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The rearview camera screen may display a distorted or blank image.
- Safety risk
- A rearview image that does not display correctly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.