Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2021 Chevrolet Malibu has 2 recalls, 88 complaints, and a 4-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
2
Recalls
88
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated September 7, 2026
21V649000
SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2021 Chevrolet Malibu and 2019-2021 Cadillac XT4 vehicles. The rear seat belt retractors may be im...
22V359000
SEATS
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Malibu, 2022 Chevrolet Equinox, Blazer and Cadillac XT4 vehicles. The driver's seat cush...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2021 Chevrolet Malibu 4 DR FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The problem with this model is the CVT Trasmission thats in the vehicle when put into drive mode it ... |
| Aug 12, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Failure - B000A-00 Body Control Module Error code - Shift Lever Position not plausible . Safety - T... |
| Jul 30, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I am reporting a safety concern with my 2021 Chevrolet Malibu that is experiencing a “Shift to Park”... |
| Jul 24, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS | I was driving my car my electrical system is throwing all kinds of code.my sftey restrain is coming... |
| Jul 11, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | A screen popped up saying “reduced engine power” I was already Omw to the shop to get one thing fixe... |
| Jul 9, 2026 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, all th... |
| Jul 9, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | Shift to park switch failed. |
| Jul 2, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Car states shift to park when vehicle is already in park. It took multiple times to start car again... |
| Jul 2, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Car states shift to park when vehicle is already in park. It took multiple times to start car again... |
| Jun 1, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | The Chevy Malibu is displaying a “Shift to Park” message even when the gear selector is physically i... |
| May 15, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that when shifting the gear selector in... |
| May 15, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Blower motor area caught fire while sitting in the driveway. Car door was opened about 20 minutes p... |
| Apr 21, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I purchased this vehicle in April of 2026, 4 days after bringing it home it began displaying a “Shif... |
| Apr 21, 2026 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Took my car for an oil change 4/17/2026 dealership stated I had a recall on the 21 chevy malibu for ... |
| Apr 9, 2026 | SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | My car stalls, jerks, and shuts off when in drive. More specifically when I turn it on, shift it in ... |
| Mar 26, 2026 | SUSPENSION | The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse(R), th... |
| Mar 21, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I was driving and car suddenly reduced speed,engine light came on and message came across dash “engi... |
| Mar 17, 2026 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I was driving on the highway and the check engine light came on. The car slowed down due to lack of ... |
| Jan 14, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to a dealer ... |
| Nov 28, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The component is D automatic transmission shift to park switch. The vehicle is and will be available... |