Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid Recalls

NHTSA has issued 10 safety recalls for the Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid, covering model years 2016 through 2019. Tire faults account for 3 of them, more than any other part of the vehicle. The 2019 model year has the most, with 9 separate campaigns against it. The largest single recall covered 624,216 vehicles. The most recent was reported to NHTSA on December 16, 2021.

Total recalls: 10
Model years affected: 2
Most recalled part: Tire
Latest recall: 2021

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid recalls by model year

How many campaigns were issued against each model year. One recall often covers several years at once, so these add up to more than the 10 total.

20199 recalls20161 recall

All Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid recalls

Each entry is an official NHTSA campaign, shown with the defect, consequence, and remedy exactly as the manufacturer reported them, newest first.

21V985000TireReported December 16, 2021

TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE

Model years affected: 2019

The problem

General Motors (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2021 GMC Sierra 1500 and Silverado 1500 vehicles equipped with certain accessory road tires and a 17" spare tire. The 17" spare tire provided with the vehicle is not compatible for use with the accessory wheels, which can cause the anti-lock brake system (ABS) to not function properly under certain conditions.

What can happen

An ABS system that does not function properly can increase the risk of a crash.

The fix

Dealers will provide a new 17" spare tire and wheel assembly that is compatible with the accessory wheels, free of charge. Dealers will also apply a new spare tire information label, and provide owners with an owner's manual insert clarifying which spare tire to use with the accessory road tires and with the 17" original tires. Owner notification letters were mailed February 7, 2022. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-462-8782 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212346510.

Vehicles affected: 626
Maker's recall no.: N212346510
Owners notified: February 7, 2022

Read campaign 21V985000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

21V423000TireReported June 3, 2021

TIRES:SIDEWALL

Model years affected: 2019

The problem

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles. The affected tires were cured for too long during production.

What can happen

Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall resulting in sudden air loss or a belt edge separation which could lead to a tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Dealers inspect and replace the tires as necessary, free of charge, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 25, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212336230.

Vehicles affected: 896
Maker's recall no.: N212336230
Owners notified: June 25, 2021

Read campaign 21V423000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

21V115000TireReported February 25, 2021

TIRES

Model years affected: 2019

The problem

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, XT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, 2018-2021 Chevrolet Express, GMC Savana, 2019-2020 Chevrolet Blazer, Silverado 1500, GMC Acadia, Sierra 1500, and certain Continental tires sold to the aftermarket for various model year 2018-2021 vehicles. The affected tires were cured for too long during production.

What can happen

The fix

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 22, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N212329050.

Vehicles affected: 33,838
Maker's recall no.: N212329050
Owners notified: March 22, 2021

Read campaign 21V115000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

20V792000Seat beltReported December 17, 2020

SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS

Model years affected: 2019

The problem

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500, 2021 Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe and GMC Yukon XL and 2020-2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The seat belt brackets may not be secured to the seat frame in the front-row center seating position.

What can happen

If a seat-belt bracket is not secured, the seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant in the front-row center seat position, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

The fix

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect left-side and right-side front-row center seat-belt bracket attachments and reassemble it correctly as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 26, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N202314670.

Vehicles affected: 624,216
Maker's recall no.: N202314670
Owners notified: January 26, 2021

Read campaign 20V792000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

20V650000Power trainReported October 22, 2020

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

Model years affected: 2019

The problem

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 and 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 trucks. One of the driveshaft joints may not have been properly welded, causing the driveshaft to separate while the vehicle is moving.

What can happen

If the driveshaft separates, there may be a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of crash.

The fix

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267. GM's number for this recall is N202314870.

Vehicles affected: 42
Maker's recall no.: N202314870
Owners notified: December 10, 2020

Read campaign 20V650000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

20V055000BrakeReported January 30, 2020

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST

Model years affected: 2019

The problem

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles. These vehicles received updated software for the Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM). This software has an error, and as a result, the vehicle's electronic brake assist may be disabled. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, "Electronic Stability Control" and 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

What can happen

A loss of electronic brake assist can increase the risk of a crash.

The fix

GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the EBCM, free of charge. The recall began February 24, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267. GM's number for this recall is N192268091.

Vehicles affected: 148,055
Maker's recall no.: N192268091
Owners notified: February 24, 2020
Safety standard: FMVSS 126

Read campaign 20V055000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

19V888000Electrical systemReported December 12, 2019

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

Model years affected: 2019

The problem

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 trucks. The battery positive (B+) cable rings may have been manufactured with excessive glue, potentially causing an intermittent electrical connection between the B+ cable and alternator.

What can happen

An intermittent electrical connection between the B+ battery cable and the alternator could cause the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash. The intermittent connection could also lead to electrical arcing, which could generate sufficient heat to damage surrounding material, increasing the risk of a fire.

The fix

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect for the presence of glue or other contamination at the B+ cable attachment to the alternator and clean the connection and reattach the B+ cable connection, as necessary. If arcing has damaged the cable, nut, or alternator, the dealer will replace the damaged components. All services will be performed free of charge. GM issued owners an interim notification on February 4, 2020. GM issued second notice and the recall began March 9, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267. GM's number for this recall is N192273510.

Vehicles affected: 350,371
Maker's recall no.: N192273510
Owners notified: March 9, 2020

Read campaign 19V888000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

19V889000BrakeReported December 12, 2019

SERVICE BRAKES

Model years affected: 2019

The problem

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Cadillac CT6, and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles. Due to an Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM) software error, the vehicle's Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and Antilock Brake System (ABS) may become disabled. Furthermore, if this specific error occurs, the vehicle's diagnostics will not illuminate the instrument cluster ESC and ABS malfunction warning lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, "Electronic Stability Control" and 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

What can happen

If the driver operates the vehicle unaware that ESC and ABS are not functioning, there is an increased risk of a crash.

The fix

GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the EBCM, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, or GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267. GM's number for this recall is N192268090.

Vehicles affected: 463,995
Maker's recall no.: N192268090
Owners notified: February 4, 2020
Safety standard: FMVSS 126

Read campaign 19V889000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

19V814000Seat beltReported November 14, 2019

SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER

Model years affected: 2019

The problem

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500, and 2020 Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Sierra 2500, and Sierra 3500 vehicles equipped with carpet floor covering. When the front seat belt pretensioners deploy, hot gas may vent through an opening in the pretensioner bracket, possibly igniting the carpet.

What can happen

A vehicle fire could result if materials ignite inside the vehicle.

The fix

GM will notify owners, and dealers will close off the opening in the pretensioner bracket, free of charge. The recall began December 13, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267. GM's number for this recall is N192270600.

Vehicles affected: 556,399
Maker's recall no.: N192270600
Owners notified: December 13, 2019

Read campaign 19V814000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

16V521000Reported July 8, 2016

HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM

Model years affected: 2016

The problem

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Malibu Hybrid vehicles manufactured October 27, 2015, to June 3, 2016. The affected vehicles have a shut-off switch for the high voltage battery for use when servicing the vehicle. This manual service disconnect switch (MSD) may not be properly installed and thus may not lock into position, unexpectedly disconnecting the high-voltage power while driving, effectively stalling the vehicle.

What can happen

A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.

The fix

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the MSD and correct the installation, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 10, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 51230.

Vehicles affected: 534
Maker's recall no.: 51230
Owners notified: August 10, 2016

Read campaign 16V521000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

What to do if your Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid is on this list

A recall listed here applies to a range of vehicles, not to every car of that model year. Manufacturers narrow it down by build date and VIN, so the only way to know whether yours is included is to check the VIN. You can do that free on NHTSA's recall lookup, or by calling any franchised dealer for that brand with your VIN in hand.

Recall repairs are free. Under federal law the manufacturer has to fix a safety defect at no charge, and there is no mileage limit and no expiry on that obligation for vehicles under 15 years old. A dealer cannot charge you for the parts, the labour, or the diagnosis on a recall repair, and you do not need to have bought the car there. If a dealer asks you to pay, that is worth escalating to the manufacturer's customer line, which is listed in the remedy text of each recall above.

Recalls do not block a title transfer or registration in any state. You can legally buy, sell, or register a car with an open recall, and sellers are generally not required to fix one first. That said, an open recall is worth raising before money changes hands, especially one with a do-not-drive advisory. If you are buying, run the VIN before you hand over the payment; if you are selling, telling the buyer about an open recall costs you nothing and avoids a dispute later.

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid recall questions

How many recalls does the Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid have?

NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns for the Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid across model years 2016 to 2019. That count covers recalls filed from 2010 onward. Not every campaign applies to every car of that model year, because manufacturers limit recalls by build date and VIN.

Which Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid model year has the most recalls?

The 2019 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid carries the most, with 9 recall campaigns. A high count does not automatically mean a worse car: a single supplier fault can trigger a recall across an entire production run, and manufacturers that report problems quickly tend to show more campaigns.

Are Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid recall repairs free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to repair a safety recall at no cost, including parts and labour, on vehicles under 15 years old. There is no mileage limit, and you do not have to be the original owner or have bought the car from that dealer.

Can I sell or register a Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid with an open recall?

Yes. An open recall does not stop a title transfer or registration in any state, and private sellers are generally not required to repair one first. Dealers face stricter rules on some safety recalls. If you are buying, check the VIN before you pay; the repair is free, but you want to know what you are taking on.

Other Chevrolet recalls

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Where this data comes from

Every recall on this page is published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the federal agency that oversees vehicle safety recalls in the United States. We pull the full recall file from NHTSA and reproduce the campaign number, defect description, consequence, and remedy exactly as the manufacturer reported them. NHTSA data is in the public domain.

Source:: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
NHTSA data as of:: September 9, 2026
Coverage:: Recalls from 2010 onward

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Last reviewed: 2026-09-09 · Reviewed by the Car Paperwork editorial team · Independent resource · Not legal advice

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