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2023 Chevrolet Malibu

Gas
Midsize Cars
1 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
B
Safety Signal
84 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
RecallsNHTSA campaigns2
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA68
Crash ratingNHTSA overall5★
Fuel economybest combined, EPA30 mpg
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The 2023 Chevrolet Malibu is sold in the U.S. as a gas midsize car. The most efficient version, the Malibu, is EPA-rated at 30 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of B. Owners have filed 68 complaints, most often about the back over prevention. NHTSA crash-tested it at 5 stars overall.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
MalibuGasFWD1.5L 4-cyl turbo273530$2,100

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 45903.

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Recalls (2)

Source: NHTSA recall database
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Back Over Prevention

N262551720
276,879 vehicles
ProblemGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The rearview camera screen may display a distorted or blank image.RiskA rearview image that does not display correctly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.FixDealers 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.
NHTSA campaign 26V212000reported Apr 2, 2026General Motors, LLC
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Structure

2,108 vehicles
ProblemGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The front impact bar, a structural portion of the vehicle frame, may not be properly welded to the front frame rail.RiskAn improperly welded front impact bar may result in the front crash sensors not performing correctly, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.FixDealers will inspect the right-hand and left-hand side of the vehicle's motor rail for an incomplete weld. If the condition is found, the vehicle will be repurchased by GM. Owner notification letters were mailed January 20, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.
NHTSA campaign 22V923000reported Dec 14, 2022General Motors, LLC

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
68complaints filed

3 involved a crash · 1 a fire · 3 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2023: 8 · 2024: 4 · 2025: 9 · 2026: 47

Most-cited components

Back Over Prevention16
Unspecified14
Electrical System12
Engine12
Power Train8
Air Bags6

What owners describe

“Brake system failure lost brakes twice, went and got a diagnosis reading and it said brake system module failure. That it lost communication with the module”Sep 25, 2025 · Electrical System · NHTSA owner report
“The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving 30-35 MPH, another vehicle collided with her vehicle on the rear end of the vehicle as well as the rear passenger side. The contact mentioned that the seat belt did retract during the impact. The air bags on the front driver and passenger …”Sep 10, 2025 · Air Bags · NHTSA owner report
“Vehicle is registering multiple keys from surrounding like vehicles which causes the anti theft system to activate, disabling the vehicle and/or involuntarily draining battery.”Sep 5, 2025 · Electrical System · NHTSA owner report

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP
ConfigurationOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆10%

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program. Standard driver-assist: forward collision warning, lane departure warning, automatic emergency braking.

Other Malibu model years

A

2025 Chevrolet Malibu

1 recalls · 11 complaints

B

2024 Chevrolet Malibu

2 recalls · 39 complaints

A

2022 Chevrolet Malibu

1 recalls · 96 complaints

B

2021 Chevrolet Malibu

2 recalls · 88 complaints

A

2020 Chevrolet Malibu

1 recalls · 196 complaints

A

2019 Chevrolet Malibu

1 recalls · 191 complaints

F

2018 Chevrolet Malibu

6 recalls · 706 complaints

D

2017 Chevrolet Malibu

4 recalls · 723 complaints

F

2016 Chevrolet Malibu

10 recalls · 861 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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