2021 Chevrolet Malibu problems, recalls & reliability

Most-reported problem areas

What owners of similar 2021 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles reported to NHTSA, by component.

• POWER TRAIN15 reports
• UNKNOWN OR OTHER13 reports
• ELECTRICAL SYSTEM8 reports
• AIR BAGS5 reports
• ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER5 reports
• POWER TRAIN,ENGINE2 reports
• ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM2 reports
• ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE2 reports
• ENGINE2 reports
• FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM2 reports

Recalls (2)

• SEAT BELTS21V649000

  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.

• SEATS22V359000

  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.

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