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Buying a used 2021 Chevrolet Malibu? Check these 2 recalls first
A short recall list with nothing rated critical or high: loose rear seat belt fasteners and a badly welded driver seat frame, both medium and both seating-related, with no stop-driving or park-outside instruction. NHTSA shows 88 unverified owner complaints with zero crashes, one fire and one injury. Those complaints cluster in uncategorized, electrical and power train rather than in the recalled seating hardware, so the reported issues and the recalls point different directions.
Before you buy
- 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.
- Confirm both seat and seat belt recalls were completed on the VIN
- Tug the rear seat belt anchors and check the driver seat for movement
- Ask about electrical or transmission symptoms and review service records
- 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
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Malibu and Cadillac XT4 rear seat belt fasteners loose | Seat Belts | medium |
| GM vehicles may have badly welded driver seat frame | Seats | medium |
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.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 29 | None found |
| Power Train | 28 | None found |
| Engine | 14 | None found |
| Fuel System | 8 | None found |
| AIR Bags | 6 | None found |
| Suspension | 3 | None found |