2023 Chevrolet Malibu Problems, Recalls & Reliability
99 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2023 Chevrolet Malibu, alongside 2 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 5/100 on the trouble index — a middle-of-the-pack year for this model. Driver assistance leads the reports.
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Where 2023 sits among all Malibu years
What owners report
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…
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…
Technical service bulletins
425 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and engine — are on file for the 2023 Chevrolet Malibu. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
See the 2023 Malibu TSB list →
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2023 Chevrolet Malibu reliable?
The 2023 Chevrolet Malibu drew 99 complaints in federal safety records — a middle-of-the-pack year for this model. Its trouble index is 5/100, scored against the model's worst year (2004).
What are the most common 2023 Chevrolet Malibu problems?
The top reported problems for the 2023 Chevrolet Malibu are driver assistance (19 complaints), engine (15), and other (14).
Does the 2023 Chevrolet Malibu have recalls?
2 recall campaigns apply to the 2023 Chevrolet Malibu. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.