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2025 Chevrolet Malibu problems

The most common problem on the 2025 Chevrolet Malibu is driver assistance and stability. It has fewer complaints than a typical Malibu model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
12
Recalls
1
Service bulletins
151
Worst area
Driver assistance
Fuel economy
31mpg

The worst 2025 Chevrolet Malibu problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

Problems by type

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  • Driver assistance
    5
  • Electrical
    4
  • Brakes
    1
  • Steering
    1
  • Transmission
    1

Specific symptoms reported on the 2025 Chevrolet Malibu

Backup camera 6

Recalls 1

Back over prevention: sensing system: cameraReported April 2, 2026 · 276,879 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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 on April 2, 2026.

Recall number 26V212000 · Recall details

See all 1 recalls for the 2025 Chevrolet Malibu

Technical service bulletins for the 2025 Chevrolet Malibu 151

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 151 bulletins for the 2025 Chevrolet Malibu

2025 Chevrolet Malibu fuel economy

Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.

EngineDriveCityHighwayCombined
1.5L 4‑cylFWD283631

What 2025 Chevrolet Malibu owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Oct 25, 2026 · IN

The back up camera has a safety recall. The vehicle intermittently will have a distorted view from the back up camera, it looks like it is looking down a tunnel and is round around it. I told the service representative, Shea Stover, this when we dropped the car off. We waited months to get safety recall completed as the dealership had to get the parts in. We had it scheduled for drop off on Wednesday XXX. We were notified on Thursday XXX there was additional maintenance recommended we approved. I received a call from Shea Stover, at Hare Chevrolet Noblesville Indiana, in the service department later that day letting me know the vehicle is ready, never said safety recall was not completed. We took our [XXX] daughter to pick up the [XXX] as this is the vehicle we purchased for her to drive. I met with Shea he directed me to pay inside again no mention that safety recall was not completed. I read paperwork as driving away and saw it appeared it was not done. We went back I spoke to Shea and he says it was not distorted when the technician had vehicle and it had to to be happening while in the maintenance dept for them to complete the safety recall. I asked if we could take a picture or video of what it is doing, he said no it has to be happening when you bring it to be repaired. I was shocked! I called GM Customer service supervisor that says the safety recall does not say it has to be occurring at the dealership to be fixed and they should have fixed. She assisted me in scheduling at a different dealership. I am hoping I will not have the same issue all though Hare Chevrolet has marked the recall as complete on our Malibu and they refused to do the safety recall. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Aug 27, 2026 · Driver assistance · SC

The contact owns a 2025 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact received notification for the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 26V212000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to complete the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Filed Aug 6, 2026 · Brakes, Electrical · IL

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

Filed Aug 1, 2026 · Electrical · KY · crash

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.

Filed Jul 27, 2026 · Driver assistance · 39,000 miles · MD

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 the federal safety agency 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.

Filed Jul 6, 2026 · Driver assistance · 9,700 miles · OH

The contact owns a 2025 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact received notification for the federal safety agency 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.

Filed Jul 1, 2026 · AL

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

Filed Apr 9, 2026 · Driver assistance · GA

The contact owns a 2025 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency 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.

Filed Apr 7, 2026 · Driver assistance · 21,000 miles · OH

The contact owns a 2025 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact became aware that the VIN was included in the federal safety agency 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.

Filed Oct 18, 2025 · Electrical, Transmission · WA

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.

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Questions about the 2025 Chevrolet Malibu

Is the 2025 Chevrolet Malibu reliable?

Owners have filed 12 complaints about the 2025 Chevrolet Malibu, fewer than a typical Malibu model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2025 Chevrolet Malibu?

Driver assistance and stability, with 5 complaints. Next is electrical (4).

How many recalls does the 2025 Chevrolet Malibu have?

1 recall, covering back over prevention.

Was there a recall on the 2025 Chevrolet Malibu driver assistance?

Yes, 1 recall: 26V212000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Chevrolet Malibu have the most driver assistance problems?

The Chevrolet Malibu model years with the most driver assistance complaints are 2009 (264 complaints), 2010 (244 complaints) and 2011 (183 complaints).

What gas mileage does the 2025 Chevrolet Malibu get?

Official estimates for the 2025 Chevrolet Malibu range from 31 mpg combined. The most efficient version (1.5L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 28 city and 36 highway.

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