Does the 2023 Chevrolet Malibu have a camera recall?

Yes. NHTSA recall 26V212000 covers 2023-2025 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles whose rearview camera screen may show a distorted or blank image. Dealers inspect and replace the camera free of charge.

How common are collision avoidance and camera complaints on the 2023 Malibu?

NHTSA has logged 19 such complaints for the 2023 Malibu, which is 28% of all 69 complaints filed for that model year.

At what mileage do these camera problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 66,111 miles.

Have these camera or collision system issues caused crashes?

NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2023 Malibu shows 0 reported crashes, fires, or injuries.

2023 Chevrolet Malibu Collision Avoidance & Cameras Problems

NHTSA lists 19 Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints for the 2023 Chevrolet Malibu, 28% of its 69 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 66,111 miles. A related recall, 26V212000, covers a rearview camera showing a distorted or blank image.

Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints: 19; 28% of 69
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 66,111 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical collision avoidance system symptoms owners report

Rearview camera displays a black or blank screen when reversing, sometimes with a 'Backup Camera Unavailable' message.
Camera image flickers intermittently before failing, occasionally paired with a 'Service Vision System' warning light.
Front collision avoidance system triggers warnings or activates braking assist with no vehicle nearby.
Lane assist pulls the steering wheel to one side without driver input while driving straight.
Owners who received recall notification for Campaign 26V212000 report waiting for replacement camera parts to become available at dealers.

When 2023 Chevrolet Malibu collision avoidance system complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 31, 2023, latest Aug 25, 2026.

19 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2023 to Aug 2026; peak Jul 2026 (4).

Collision Avoidance & Cameras recalls for the 2023 Chevrolet Malibu

NHTSA 26V212000Apr 2, 2026Collision Avoidance & Cameras276,879 vehicles
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The rearview camera screen may display a distorted or blank image.
Risk: A rearview image that does not display correctly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N262551720. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 2, 2026.

Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints by Malibu model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20103 (0%)
20112 (0%)
20120 (0%)
20132 (0%)
20140 (0%)
20151 (0%)
20166 (1%)
201710 (1%)
201812 (2%)
20194 (2%)
20202 (1%)
20213 (3%)
20221 (1%)
202319 (28%)
202413 (33%)
20255 (45%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2023 Chevrolet Malibu have a camera recall?: Yes. NHTSA recall 26V212000 covers 2023-2025 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles whose rearview camera screen may show a distorted or blank image. Dealers inspect and replace the camera free of charge.
How common are collision avoidance and camera complaints on the 2023 Malibu?: NHTSA has logged 19 such complaints for the 2023 Malibu, which is 28% of all 69 complaints filed for that model year.
At what mileage do these camera problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 66,111 miles.
Have these camera or collision system issues caused crashes?: NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2023 Malibu shows 0 reported crashes, fires, or injuries.