Model year 2023 · Midsize Cars

2023 Chevrolet Malibu: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2023 Chevrolet Malibu at 30 mpg combined across 1 version. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 72 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

2

EPA combined mpg

30

NHTSA overall rating

5/5

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Chevrolet dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2023 Chevrolet Malibu recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recalls for the 2023 Chevrolet Malibu, newest first.

Back over prevention: Sensing system: Camera

NHTSA 26V212000 Reported Apr 2, 2026
Filed by
General Motors, LLC (manufacturer recall no. N262551720)
Units affected
276,879 (estimate)
Problem
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The rearview camera screen may display a distorted or blank image.
Risk
A rearview image that does not display correctly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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 this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 2, 2026.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Structure: Frame and members

NHTSA 22V923000 Reported Dec 14, 2022
Filed by
General Motors, LLC
Units affected
2,108 (estimate)
Problem
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.
Risk
An improperly welded front impact bar may result in the front crash sensors not performing correctly, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2023 Chevrolet Malibu fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2023 Chevrolet Malibu EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
Malibu1.5L 4-cyl turboAutomaticFront-Wheel DriveRegular27/35/30 mpg$2,250292

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2023 Chevrolet Malibu crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2023 Chevrolet Malibu NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2023 Chevrolet Malibu 4 DR FWD5 stars5 stars5 stars4 stars10.3%Standard & Optional

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2023 Chevrolet Malibu owner complaints

Owners have filed 72 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Chevrolet Malibu, most recently on Oct 21, 2026. 5 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 8 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2023 Chevrolet Malibu complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Back over prevention14
Unknown or other14
Engine13
Electrical system12
Air bags8
Power train8
Fuel/propulsion system6
Steering5
Visibility/wiper5
Service brakes4

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Chevrolet Malibu model years

Chevrolet Malibu by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2025 Malibu31 mpg1125/5
2024 Malibu31 mpg2445/5
2022 Malibu26–32 mpg1994/5
2021 Malibu26–32 mpg2904/5
2020 Malibu26–32 mpg11994/5
2019 Malibu26–46 mpg11954/5
2018 Malibu26–46 mpg67115/5
2017 Malibu26–46 mpg47265/5
2016 Malibu26–46 mpg108655/5
2015 Malibu24–29 mpg32675/5

All Chevrolet Malibu years compared · Decode a VIN

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Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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