2021 Chevrolet Malibu Recall List
2 safety recall campaigns on file with NHTSA for the 2021 Chevrolet Malibu, affecting structure & body and seat belts. Recall repairs are free at any authorized Chevrolet dealer.
- Recall campaigns
- 2
- Do Not Drive
- 0
- Park Outside
- 0
- Over-the-air fixes
- 0
- Latest report
- May 19, 2022
- Owner complaints
- 89
All 2021 Chevrolet Malibu recalls
Newest first. Summaries are NHTSA’s own wording.
- NHTSA 22V359000May 19, 2022Structure & Body221 vehicles
Seats
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Malibu, 2022 Chevrolet Equinox, Blazer and Cadillac XT4 vehicles. The driver's seat cushion frame may have an improper weld in the power tilt-adjustment mechanism.
Risk: An improperly welded seat frame may not adequately restrain the driver in a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the driver's seat and replace the cushion frame, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 23, 2022. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N212356050.
- NHTSA 21V649000Aug 20, 2021Seat Belts402 vehicles
Seat belts:rear/other:retractor
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2021 Chevrolet Malibu and 2019-2021 Cadillac XT4 vehicles. The rear seat belt retractors may be improperly secured with loose or missing fasteners.
Risk: An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not function properly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the rear seat belt retractors, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 17, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N212333380.
Frequently asked questions
- How many recalls does the 2021 Chevrolet Malibu have?
- NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2021 Chevrolet Malibu, covering structure & body and seat belts.
- Are 2021 Chevrolet Malibu recall repairs free?
- Yes. Under U.S. law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls free of charge at authorized dealers, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had. Use the VIN check to see which campaigns are still open on a specific car.
- What is the most recent recall on the 2021 Chevrolet Malibu?
- The most recent campaign is NHTSA 22V359000, reported May 19, 2022, concerning the structure & body.