Engine
1.5L 4-cyl
How to read this file. Complaint records are unverified owner submissions to the federal safety agency. Counts are raw, not adjusted for sales volume or vehicle age. Recall campaigns apply to the model; only a VIN check shows whether this car is affected or repaired. Parts shown are named by an editorial note or listed as a search directory; none is a diagnosis. Full methodology.
Fault profile
Complaint-component records on this vehicle, grouped by family. A complaint naming two systems counts once in each.
Complaints are owner-reported and not verified by the agency.
When it fails
The timing of this vehicle's reported failures, from the complaint file itself. A cluster tells you what to expect and when; it is shaped by reporting behavior as well as by the vehicle.
Vehicle age when the failure occurred
Years between the model year and the owner's reported failure date. Based on 70 of 70 complaints with a usable failure date.
Known issues
The component families with the most complaint records against this vehicle. Counts, crash and fire figures belong to the whole family, not to any single named issue. Parts listed are related system parts, not a diagnosis.
Driver assistance
23 complaint records
"I was inquiring about the front suspension and frame work is there a recall. My car is unstable in the front like frame is unbalanced..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse driver assistance parts in the directory →
Engine & cooling
16 complaint records
"Vehicle is registering multiple keys from surrounding like vehicles which causes the anti theft system to activate, disabling the vehicle and/or involuntarily draining battery...."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse engine & cooling parts in the directory →
Electrical system
12 complaint records1 fire report1 crash report
"Back up camera quit working. Stated intermittently not working for about 2 days then completely stopped working. No warning lights..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse electrical system parts in the directory →
Recall campaigns
Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN. Each campaign number links to the federal record.
| Campaign | Component | Summary | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26V212000 | Back Over Prevention | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The rearview camera screen may display a distorted or blank image. | Normally free |
| 22V923000 | Structure | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The front impact bar, a structural portion of the vehicle frame, may not be properly welded to the front frame rail. | Normally free |
Transport Canada recalls
Recalls issued under Canadian law for this model year, from Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database. Matched by model name, so a Canadian-market variant may appear here that was sold under another name in the US. Units are Canadian vehicles affected.
| Recall | System | Units (CA) | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026166 2026-04-02 | Visual System | 10,759 | Issue: On certain vehicles, moisture could enter the rearview camera and could cause the rearview camera image not to display correctly or at all. |
Service bulletins and warranty extensions
Manufacturer communications to dealers on file with the federal agency: repair instructions, service campaigns, and warranty extensions. A warranty extension means the manufacturer may pay for a repair the recall table does not cover.
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22-NA-244 May 2024 | WARRANTY EXTENSION | Service Brakes | This service bulletin provides information about GM Accessories - Dealer-Installed, Repaired or Replaced During Warranty Coverage Period. |
| PIC6540K Sep 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This Preliminary information communicates to dealers a procedure to reset the radio. | |
| PIT6457C Sep 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This preliminary information is for technicians that may see DTCs that are history and should not perform any part replacements. They should follow the notes mentioned prior to anything being replaced. | |
| PIT5698F Sep 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it. | |
| PIP4902W Sep 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance. |
Show 55 more bulletins
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| PIC6551C Aug 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This Preliminary information communicates to dealer to perform a MEC reset for wireless projection issues | |
| PIT5099J Jul 2026 | Unknown Or Other | PI to help diagnose A/C concern | |
| PIT5966F Jun 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This Preliminary information communicates an issue with an OTA pending message still displayed after an OTA event and how to reset/clear the message. | |
| PIP6033B Jun 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This Preliminary information communicates to technicians to remove the pulley assembly and inspect the drive chain and pulley surfaces. | |
| PIP6031E Jun 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This PI addresses leaks from the case half and provides repair direction to dealer technicians | |
| PIP6032C Jun 2026 | Unknown Or Other | PIP6032B provides diagnostic direction for dealers when encountering transmission leaks | |
| PIT6519 May 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This preliminary information is to inform technicians and customers that the voice command will be inoperative when trying to open applications. Engineering is investigating and this PI will be converted to a bulletin when a repair is available. | |
| PIC6540J May 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This Preliminary information communicates to dealers a procedure to reset the radio. | |
| PIC6551B May 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This Preliminary information communicates to dealer to perform a MEC reset for wireless projection issues | |
| PIC6423A May 2026 | Unknown Or Other | Pi created to provide GM dealers with information on gathering information for projection issue | |
| PIC6626A May 2026 | Unknown Or Other | PI created to guide technicians through radio restriction process | |
| PIC6540H May 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This Preliminary information communicates to dealers a procedure to reset the radio. | |
| PIC6540G Apr 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This Preliminary information communicates to dealers a procedure to reset the radio. | |
| PIT3271Q Apr 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available. | |
| N25-250552 Mar 2026 | SOFTWARE UPDATE | Unknown Or Other | Improvements to OnStar functionality. |
| PIP4902V Mar 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance. | |
| PIP6104 Mar 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a Technical Assistance Case in CX Connect. | |
| PIT6425D Mar 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This Preliminary information communicates to the field on how to diagnosis a GPS issue with the Telematic module with no DTC'ss | |
| PIC6626 Jan 2026 | Unknown Or Other | PI created to guide technicians through radio restriction process | |
| PIT6425C Jan 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This Preliminary information communicates to the field on how to diagnosis a GPS issue with the Telematic module with no DTC's | |
| PIP6098 Jan 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This PI advised dealer technicians of possible causes of diesel fuel contamination in gasoline powered vehicles and advises of warranty direction. | |
| PIT6457B Jan 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This preliminary information is for technicians that may see DTCs that are history and should not perform any part replacements. They should follow the notes mentioned prior to anything being replaced. | |
| PIP4902U Jan 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance. | |
| PIC6540F Dec 2025 | Unknown Or Other | This Preliminary information communicates to dealers a procedure to reset the radio. | |
| PIC6636 Dec 2025 | Unknown Or Other | This Preliminary Information addresses an issue with the odometer displaying dashes and provides direction for the dealership/technician. | |
| PIP6033A Dec 2025 | Unknown Or Other | This Preliminary information communicates to technicians to remove the pulley assembly and inspect the drive chain and pulley surfaces. | |
| PIT6457A Dec 2025 | Unknown Or Other | This preliminary information is for technicians that may see DTCs that are history and should not perform any part replacements. They should follow the notes mentioned prior to anything being replaced. | |
| PIP6031D Dec 2025 | Unknown Or Other | This PI addresses leaks from the case half and provides repair direction to dealer technicians | |
| N25-250552 Dec 2025 | SOFTWARE UPDATE | Unknown Or Other | Improvements to OnStar functionality. During the update process, your radio may stay on up to 5 minutes after you exit the vehicle. This is expected behavior when an update package is onboard the vehicle. Do not service your vehicle during installation. |
| PIT6457 Nov 2025 | Unknown Or Other | This preliminary information is for technicians that may see DTCs that are history and should not perform any part replacements. They should follow the notes mentioned prior to anything being replaced. | |
| PIT5214G Nov 2025 | Unknown Or Other | This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple repair attempts that are being performed on customer’s vehicles that exhibit vibration conditions without utilizing the support of General Motors Technical... | |
| PIP6036C Oct 2025 | Unknown Or Other | This Preliminary information communicates diagnostic aids for a surge or fishbite concern | |
| PIP5975B Oct 2025 | Unknown Or Other | This PI advises to get a session log for transmissions with broken chains | |
| PIT6425B Oct 2025 | Unknown Or Other | This Preliminary information communicates to the field on how to diagnosis a GPS issue with the Telematic module with no DTC's | |
| PIT6425A Oct 2025 | Unknown Or Other | This Preliminary information communicates to the field on how to diagnosis a GPS issue with the Telematic module with no DTC's | |
| PIC6551A Oct 2025 | Unknown Or Other | This Preliminary information communicates to dealer to perform a MEC reset for wireless projection issues | |
| PIT6440 Oct 2025 | Unknown Or Other | The Driver Information Center may display a message of Transport Mode On after the ignition is cycled. | |
| 13598 Sep 2025 | Unknown Or Other | New Vehicle Monitoring Programs Section in IVH | |
| 23-NA-119 Sep 2025 | Power Train | This service bulletin provides service procedure information to correct a customer concern of Shift to Park Displayed on DIC When Vehicle is in- Park, No Start - DTC B000A Set. | |
| PIP4902T Aug 2025 | Unknown Or Other | This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance. | |
| PIT6059C Aug 2025 | Unknown Or Other | This Preliminary information communicates an issue with super cruise unavailable due to the driver's monitoring camera and dealers to replace the camera. | |
| PIC5650M Aug 2025 | Unknown Or Other | This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the security light coming on. | |
| PIP6031C Aug 2025 | Unknown Or Other | This PI addresses leaks from the case half and provides repair direction to dealer technicians | |
| PIP5601B Jul 2025 | Unknown Or Other | This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC. | |
| PIP5601C Jul 2025 | Unknown Or Other | This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC. | |
| PIP6031B Jul 2025 | Unknown Or Other | This PI addresses leaks from the case half and provides repair direction to dealer technicians | |
| PIP6031A Jun 2025 | Unknown Or Other | This PI addresses leaks from the case half and provides repair direction to dealer technicians | |
| N252494770-01 Jun 2025 | SERVICE CAMPAIGN | Unknown Or Other | Amendments to the Song-Beverly Act (SBA) California warranty law provides vehicle owners with an opportunity to submit a written notice to GM before filing a lawsuit seeking a vehicle repurchase. |
| PIP6032B Jun 2025 | Unknown Or Other | PIP6032B provides diagnostic direction for dealers when encountering transmission leaks | |
| N252494770 Jun 2025 | SERVICE CAMPAIGN | Unknown Or Other | Amendments to the Song-Beverly Act (SBA) California warranty law provides vehicle owners with an opportunity to submit a written notice to GM before filing a lawsuit seeking a vehicle repurchase. |
| PIT6180A Jun 2025 | Unknown Or Other | This Preliminary information communicates assistance in locating the Rear seat belt comfort guides in the parts catalog. | |
| PIP4902S Jun 2025 | Unknown Or Other | This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance. | |
| 25-NA-156 Jun 2025 | Wheels | This service bulletin provides information on Tire Sidewall Irregularities. | |
| 00-06-01-026R Jun 2025 | Engine | This service bulletin provides information on replacing the intake manifold when the engine is replaced after severe internal engine damage. | |
| PIT5074R May 2025 | Unknown Or Other | This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads. |
Showing 60 of 422 distinct bulletins on file for this vehicle.
Before you buy this vehicle
A test-drive checklist generated from this vehicle's own complaint and recall record.
- Try the camera, sensors, and any driver-assist features in a parking lot.A blank or frozen backup camera image and phantom sensor alerts are this vehicle's driver-assistance complaints.
- Cold-start it yourself and listen for the first thirty seconds.Knocking, ticking that fades as it warms, or blue or white smoke on startup are the sounds of this vehicle's engine cluster. Check the oil level and the coolant color, and ask whether the engine or its head gaskets have ever been out.
- Sit in it with the engine off and test everything that has a switch.Windows, locks, lights, the cluster, the radio. Electrical faults are this vehicle's story and the hardest to see on a drive: an intermittent no-start waits for the second week of ownership. Ask for the battery's age and whether any control module has been replaced.
- Run the VIN against open recalls before you negotiate.This vehicle has 2 recall campaigns on file. An open recall needs VIN-specific confirmation. Many are quick, no-charge fixes and worth negotiating over; an unresolved do-not-drive advisory, or a remedy the manufacturer has not yet made available, should stop the purchase until it is resolved.
- Ask the dealer whether the warranty extension on file still applies to this VIN.The manufacturer issued 1 warranty extension for this vehicle (see the service bulletins section). Extended coverage often runs by years or miles from the original sale, and a repair the seller paid for may have been free.
- Ask for the service history in writing, then read it against this page.The complaint families above are where owners of this vehicle report trouble. Repairs in exactly those systems are evidence the car had the problem; no such repairs could mean it never developed it, or that it was never fixed. The test-drive items above are how you tell those apart.
Parts search directory
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