Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2021 Chevrolet Malibu has 2 recalls, 63 complaints, and a 4-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
2
Recalls
63
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2026 | SUSPENSION | The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse(R), th... |
| 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... |
| Nov 6, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LANE DEPARTURE | Transmission failed to engage gear properly after backing up. Grinding sounds heard when vehicle was... |
| Oct 9, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Dear NHTSA: I am submitting this complaint because my vehicle, a 2021 Chevrolet Malibu (VIN [XXX] ... |
| Oct 2, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I own a 2021 Chevrolet Malibu. Recently upon arriving at my destination and shifting the vehicle int... |
| Oct 2, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Took my car to the dealer for a "shift to park" problem. Vehicle would not turn off and twice it res... |
| Sep 10, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | While driving when coming to a stop, my brakes became stiff causing me to almost hit the vehicle in ... |
| Aug 29, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | My car has about 82000 miles and while driving it stated that I was shifted to neutral and needed to... |
| Jul 21, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | After shifting into park and turning vehicle off -warning beep "place vehicle into park" comes on. I... |
| Jul 14, 2025 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, ... |
| Jun 25, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that upon arriving to her destination a... |
| Jun 13, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | I was driving the car on the highway and “SERVICE ESC” popped up on my dash. Engine power reduction ... |
| Jun 11, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Vehicle is in park but getting shift to park error |
| May 20, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | It says that my engine had a problem. It told me to press my brake to start my car. But then it just... |
| May 13, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that when the vehicle was shifted into ... |
| Mar 25, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the "Shif... |
| Mar 11, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | When you put the car in park and shut the car off a message displays on the dash saying place vehicl... |
| Feb 8, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I recently purchased this vehicle. Within the first week I was trapped in the vehicle sporadically. ... |