2023 Chevrolet Malibu problems and complaints
Owners have filed 71 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Chevrolet Malibu. The most-reported areas: Back Over Prevention (16), Unknown Or Other (14), Engine (13).
Key takeaways
- 71 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 4 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 4 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Back Over Prevention | 16 | 23% |
| Unknown Or Other | 14 | 20% |
| Engine | 13 | 18% |
| Electrical System | 12 | 17% |
| Power Train | 8 | 11% |
| Air Bags | 7 | 10% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 6 | 8% |
| Steering | 5 | 7% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 5 | 7% |
| Lane Departure | 4 | 6% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 4 | 6% |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Chevrolet Malibu 4 DR FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Service Brakes,engine - filed 2026-10-13
I am reporting a potential safety concern involving the brake vacuum pump in Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. I have seen multiple reports from owners describing vacuum pump failures, brakes becoming difficult to press, and brakes reportedly stopping working. Some owners have reported having to replace their vacuum pumps mul...
Steering,air Bags - filed 2026-09-25
I own a 2023 Chevrolet Malibu with an open safety recall. General Motors/dealership has refused to repair the recall. The vehicle has also had multiple safety-related problems, including Service ESC warnings, jerking/poor acceleration, Service Safety Restraint System and airbag warnings, and a “Steering Assist is Reduc...
Suspension,lane Departure - filed 2026-09-16
I was inquiring about the front suspension and frame work is there a recall. My car is unstable in the front like frame is unbalanced
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.