2023 Chevrolet Malibu problems and complaints
Owners have filed 69 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Chevrolet Malibu. The most-reported areas: Back Over Prevention (16), Unknown Or Other (14), Engine (12).
Key takeaways
- 69 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 3 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 3 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 | 12 | 17% |
| Electrical System | 12 | 17% |
| Power Train | 8 | 12% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 6 | 9% |
| Air Bags | 6 | 9% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 5 | 7% |
| Lane Departure | 4 | 6% |
| Steering | 4 | 6% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 4 | 6% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 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.
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
Steering - filed 2026-08-31
The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed that the hard skin material on the steering wheel was crumbling. The contact stated that the right and left hands were severely peeled. The contact inspected the steering wheel and placed a white glove on...
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-08-30
My back up camera just showing blank screen. It's a recall on my model. I was backing up it went blank. Causing me to hit a pole. I took it to Jerry's Chevrolet they said can fix it but out of pocket and reimbursed later. I can't afford that. So, I can't even park between cars . This have become and inconvenience. Chev...
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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.