2025 Chevrolet Malibu Problems, Recalls & Reliability
15 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2025 Chevrolet Malibu, alongside 1 recall campaign and 0 defect investigations. It scores 1/100 on the trouble index — too lightly reported for a fair score.
Few reports
Where 2025 sits among all Malibu years
What owners report
Recalls (1)
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…
Technical service bulletins
143 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and engine — are on file for the 2025 Chevrolet Malibu. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
See the 2025 Malibu TSB list →
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2025 Chevrolet Malibu reliable?
The 2025 Chevrolet Malibu drew 15 complaints in federal safety records — too lightly reported for a fair score. Its trouble index is 1/100, scored against the model's worst year (2004).
What are the most common 2025 Chevrolet Malibu problems?
The top reported problems for the 2025 Chevrolet Malibu are electrical (4 complaints), other (4), and driver assistance (4).
Does the 2025 Chevrolet Malibu have recalls?
1 recall campaign applies to the 2025 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.