BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
2025 Chevrolet Malibu
Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data
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Overview
Our database contains 10 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2025 Chevrolet Malibu, most frequently naming the driver assistance, electrical and brakes categories. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year; and 143 manufacturer communications are on file.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Complaint activity over time
When owners filed reports about this model year
View as table
| Month | Complaints filed | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | 1 | 1 |
| Aug 2025 | 1 | 2 |
| Oct 2025 | 1 | 3 |
| Apr 2026 | 2 | 5 |
| Jul 2026 | 3 | 8 |
| Aug 2026 | 2 | 10 |
What owners report
Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded
- Driver assistance436.4%
- Electrical436.4%
- Brakes19.1%
- Powertrain (other)19.1%
- Steering19.1%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Safety recalls
1 campaign cover this model year
Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.
Check a VIN on NHTSA.govRecent owner complaints
Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words
The esc light came on, air conditioner fan speed went high then low and my screen flickered out momentarily. The esc light came on three more times, 10-15 seconds each time with no lights remaining on after and no other changes. The next time I drove, when turning the esc light came on and the steering locked up for about 5 seconds
- NHTSA ID
- 11755368
- Incident
- Aug 6, 2026
Unknown, I parked the vehicle, got out of it, left car running for AC, locked the doors. The car was in park. Locks unlocked door, rear view camera display cut off, AC still running. I am viewing a house, so I walk around house and car still in park, 0-5min. I go in the house, 10-15 later, out of habit hit the lock buttons on car again, because I couldn't see it. When we exit the house the car is gone. Went in reverse and rolled across a road into a fence. When I arrived at the car, the doors were locked and the car was in reverse.
- NHTSA ID
- 11754124
- Incident
- Jul 30, 2026
The contact owns a 2025 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in reverse(R), the rearview camera displayed a blank image on the screen. In addition, the camera unexpectedly turned on while driving at various speeds, displaying a blank image with the message "Service Camera" displayed at the top of the screen. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V212000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was recently taken to a dealer who confirmed that parts were unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 39,000.
- NHTSA ID
- 11753012
- Incident
- Jul 24, 2026
- Mileage
- 39,000 mi
The contact owns a 2025 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact received notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V212000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that while reversing, the rearview camera displayed a blank image. The dealer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the parts were unavailable. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the parts were unavailable, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 9,700.
- NHTSA ID
- 11748594
- Incident
- May 6, 2026
- Mileage
- 9,700 mi
The car screen blanks in and out while driving. This has happened multiple times, i was only able to catch it on video once.. The video is too long to upload but i do have proof
- NHTSA ID
- 11747643
- Incident
- Jun 30, 2026
The contact owns a 2025 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V212000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue The contact had not experienced a failure.
- NHTSA ID
- 11730175
- Incident
- Apr 9, 2026
The contact owns a 2025 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact became aware that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V212000 (Back Over Prevention) through Turo Car Rental Marketplace; however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while reversing, the rearview camera image was blank. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the failure was related to the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 21,000.
- NHTSA ID
- 11729771
- Incident
- Mar 17, 2026
- Mileage
- 21,000 mi
Vehicle was parked, all windows and doors closed. Key remained out of the vehicle. Car parked for several hours without being touched, when suddenly it began to roll forward on its own. The car continued forward and quickly went down a short hill into a rocky area of a field before coming to a stop.
- NHTSA ID
- 11694295
- Incident
- Oct 17, 2025
Manufacturer communications
A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.
PI to help diagnose A/C concern
This Preliminary information communicates an issue with an OTA pending message still displayed after an OTA event and how to reset/clear the message.
This Preliminary information communicates to technicians to remove the pulley assembly and inspect the drive chain and pulley surfaces.
This PI addresses leaks from the case half and provides repair direction to dealer technicians
This preliminary information is to inform technicians that GM is placing the B174W Front View Camera Module (ACP2) on part restriction due to elevated replacement rates and ongoing engineering investigation. Technicians must not replace the front camera module unless they have: 1.Completed the diagnostic procedure in this PI, and 2.Contacted TAC and received authorization, including the SI document number and specific step that directs camera replacement.
PIP6032B provides diagnostic direction for dealers when encountering transmission leaks
Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.
Compare model years
Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations | Issue Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025Viewing | 10 | 1 | 0 | 51.5 |
| 2024 | 34 | 2 | 0 | 60.0 |
| 2023 | 58 | 2 | 0 | 62.9 |
| 2022 | 91 | 1 | 0 | 51.5 |
| 2021 | 84 | 2 | 0 | 54.7 |
| 2020 | 194 | 1 | 1 | 52.4 |
| 2019 | 188 | 1 | 0 | 45.4 |
| 2018 | 694 | 6 | 0 | 54.5 |
| 2017 | 698 | 4 | 0 | 49.9 |
| 2016 | 835 | 9 | 0 | 51.6 |
| 2015 | 268 | 3 | 0 | 54.8 |
| 2014 | 349 | 6 | 0 | 53.9 |
| 2013 | 835 | 10 | 0 | 53.2 |
| 2012 | 905 | 3 | 0 | 49.6 |
| 2011 | 976 | 4 | 0 | 50.4 |
| 2010 | 1,359 | 4 | 0 | 49.1 |
| 2009 | 1,509 | 6 | 1 | 54.7 |
| 2008 | 987 | 5 | 0 | 48.8 |
| 2007 | 977 | 6 | 0 | 51.0 |
| 2006 | 1,115 | 9 | 0 | 51.9 |
| 2005 | 975 | 6 | 1 | 57.7 |
| 2004 | 1,147 | 9 | 4 | 60.1 |
| 2003 | 569 | 3 | 0 | 49.5 |
| 2002 | 567 | 4 | 1 | 52.9 |
| 2001 | 721 | 4 | 4 | 57.9 |
| 2000 | 922 | 5 | 7 | 60.0 |
| 1999 | 789 | 3 | 5 | 58.2 |
| 1998 | 976 | 5 | 6 | 58.5 |
| 1997 | 443 | 6 | 7 | 59.6 |
| 1989 | 3 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 1983 | 1 | 3 | 0 | — |
| 1982 | 2 | 3 | 0 | — |
| 1981 | 3 | 3 | 1 | — |
| 1980 | 5 | 6 | 1 | — |
| 1979 | 4 | 6 | 1 | — |
| 1978 | 2 | 8 | 1 | — |
| 1977 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 1975 | 2 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 1974 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 1973 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 1964 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — |
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.