2023 Chevrolet Malibu
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2023 Chevrolet Malibu is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.
2023 Chevrolet Malibu at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2023 Chevrolet Malibu recalls 2
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The rearview camera screen may display a distorted or blank image.
Fix: Dealers 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 thi…
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.
Fix: Dealers 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.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
2023 Chevrolet Malibu common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 71 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2023 Chevrolet Malibu safety ratings
Rollover risk: 10.3% — NHTSA's estimated chance of rollover in a single-vehicle crash (dynamic test: no tip).
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2023 Chevrolet Malibu 4 DR FWD. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.
2023 Chevrolet Malibu MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2023 Chevrolet Malibu costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
Dimensions & weight
Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2023 Chevrolet Malibu — ranges cover the 2 body / drivetrain versions on record. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 433
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 433.
PI created to guide technicians through radio restriction process
Bulletin PIC6626B · Oct 2026This preliminary information is for technicians that may see DTCs that are history and should not perform any part replacements. They should follow the notes mentioned prior to anything being replaced.
Bulletin PIT6457C · Sep 2026This Preliminary information communicates to dealers a procedure to reset the radio.
Bulletin PIC6540K · Sep 2026This PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it.
Bulletin PIT5698F · Sep 2026This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
Bulletin PIP4902W · Sep 2026This Preliminary information communicates to dealer to perform a MEC reset for wireless projection issues
Bulletin PIC6551C · Aug 2026PI to help diagnose A/C concern
Bulletin PIT5099J · Jul 2026This Preliminary information communicates an issue with an OTA pending message still displayed after an OTA event and how to reset/clear the message.
Bulletin PIT5966F · Jun 2026This Preliminary information communicates to technicians to remove the pulley assembly and inspect the drive chain and pulley surfaces.
Bulletin PIP6033B · Jun 2026This PI addresses leaks from the case half and provides repair direction to dealer technicians
Bulletin PIP6031E · Jun 2026Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the MALIBU FWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
Canadian recalls 1
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2023 Chevrolet Malibu. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.
Visual System
Issue: On certain vehicles, moisture could enter the rearview camera and could cause the rearview camera image not to display correctly or at all. Safety Risk: A rearview camera image that doesn't display correctly could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: General Motors will notify o…
Transport Canada #2026166 · Apr 2026Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.
About the Chevrolet Malibu
The Chevrolet Malibu is a mid-size car manufactured and marketed by Chevrolet from 1964 to 1983 and from 1997 to 2025. The Malibu began as a trim-level of the Chevrolet Chevelle before becoming its own model line in 1978. Originally a rear-wheel-drive intermediate, General Motors revived the Malibu nameplate as a front-wheel-drive car in 1997.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.