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Buying a used 2023 Chevrolet Malibu? Check these 2 recalls first

2 NHTSA recalls · 73 owner complaints on file

The 2023 Chevrolet Malibu has 2 recalls: a front frame weld defect affecting crash sensors and a rearview camera that may display a blank or distorted image. NHTSA records 73 owner complaints, including 16 in back over prevention, 13 in engine, and 12 in electrical system. These are unverified owner reports. Camera operation is a specific concern appearing in both the recall topics and complaint areas, while the frame weld campaign calls for clear VIN-specific repair documentation.

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 completion documentation for the front frame weld recall.
3. Verify the camera recall repair and check for blank or distorted images.
4. Ask about engine problems and recurring electrical faults.
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 2023 Chevrolet Malibu

What owners have reported to NHTSA

73 complaints filed for this model year, including 5 mentioning a crash, 1 a fire and 8 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
• 2021
• 2024
• All Malibu recalls