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Buying a used 2021 Chevrolet Malibu? Check these 2 recalls first

2 NHTSA recalls · 88 owner complaints on file

The 2021 Chevrolet Malibu has 2 recalls involving a loose seat belt and a driver's seat weld that may fail. Both concern occupant restraint or seat attachment, making repair records central to reviewing the recall history. NHTSA lists 88 owner complaints, including 29 electrical system, 28 power train, and 14 engine reports. These are unverified owner reports, with potentially overlapping categories. The complaint areas support asking about electrical faults and drivetrain behavior alongside confirming the seating repairs.

Before you buy

1. Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
2. Obtain VIN-specific completion records for the seat belt recall.
3. Verify the driver's seat weld recall repair and check for seat movement.
4. Ask about electrical faults, shifting problems, and engine repair history.
5. Open recalls are repaired free at any Chevrolet dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.

Recalls covering the 2021 Chevrolet Malibu

What owners have reported to NHTSA

88 complaints filed for this model year, including 0 mentioning a crash, 1 a fire and 1 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.

When the complaints were filed

Complaints by the year they reached NHTSA. The current year is incomplete, and counts usually fall as fewer of these cars stay on the road.

Other model years

• 2018
• 2023
• 2024
• All Malibu recalls