The 2023 Chevrolet Malibu's elevated safety profile includes 2 recall campaigns and 23 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

22V9230002022-14-12

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

General 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.

An improperly welded front impact bar may result in the front crash sensors not performing correctly, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

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26V2120002026-02-04

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The rearview camera screen may display a distorted or blank image.

A rearview image that does not display correctly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2023 Chevrolet Malibu has accumulated 23 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with air bags leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Air Bags3

02Power Train,electrical System,engine2

03Tires2

04Electrical System,unknown Or Other,engine2

05Electrical System2

23 total across 1 model years (2023–2023)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Chevrolet Malibu Fuel Economy

30mpg combined

27city

35hwy

$2,250/yr

At 30 MPG combined, the 2023 Chevrolet Malibu delivers consistent fuel economy. Budget accordingly.

Malibu - Automatic (variable gear ratios)

30mpg

1.5L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

27 city35 hwy~$2,250/yr6/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2023 Chevrolet Malibu

39States

21%in top 3

If you're near Texas, you're in luck: 8% of listings are there. But with 39 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

TXTexas

4918%

FLFlorida

3766%

MIMichigan

3366%

ILIllinois

3256%

MOMissouri

2755%

CACalifornia

2604%

DCWashington DC

2484%

NCNorth Carolina

2304%

INIndiana

2234%

PAPennsylvania

2164%

AZArizona

2154%

MDMaryland

2074%

GAGeorgia

1833%

OHOhio

1623%

DEDelaware

1573%

OKOklahoma

1412%

TNTennessee

1182%

WIWisconsin

1142%

WAWashington

1052%

NY101

MN93

VA92

AL77

KY77

NE76

NJ73

CO72

UT70

KS63

OR54

NV53

SC52

IA51

NH51

LA50

RI42

NM38

MA33

ID30

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2023.

Buying a 2023 Chevrolet Malibu?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2023 Chevrolet Malibu a good car to buy?

The 2023 Chevrolet Malibu has 2 recalls on record. There are 2 recalls on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is air bags, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 2023 Chevrolet Malibu?

There are 2 documented recalls for the 2023 Chevrolet Malibu. Don't let that scare you; most are routine. Just make sure they're all resolved before you sign. Details in the safety overview.

What's the gas mileage of the 2023 Chevrolet Malibu?

EPA rates the 2023 Chevrolet Malibu at 30 MPG combined across the board. Check the fuel economy section for the city/highway breakdown.

What are common problems with the 2023 Chevrolet Malibu?

AIR BAGS is the number-one complaint area for the 2023 Chevrolet Malibu, based on 23 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.