2025 Chevrolet Malibu Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2025 Chevrolet Malibu.

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Complaints
7
per 10K Sold
7.0
US Sales
10,024
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
1

Worst 2025 Chevrolet Malibu Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#12 complaints

Backup Camera

#22 complaints

Electrical Faults

#31 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2025 Chevrolet Malibu.

Backup Camera
2
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Electrical Faults
2
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Transmission / Drivetrain
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2025 Chevrolet Malibu. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.

Recalls for 2025 Chevrolet Malibu

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~271,770 vehicles.

26V212000Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
~271,770 affected

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The rearview camera screen may display a distorted or blank image.

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2025 Chevrolet Malibu — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2025 Chevrolet Malibu reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2025 Chevrolet Malibu has 7 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Backup Camera with 2 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2025 Chevrolet Malibu?
Top reported problems: Backup Camera (2 complaints); Electrical Faults (2 complaints); Transmission / Drivetrain (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
Does the 2025 Chevrolet Malibu have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 271,770 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2025 Chevrolet Malibu?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Malibu reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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