Chevrolet Malibu Classic recalls
2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns cover the Chevrolet Malibu Classic, across model years 1978–2005. The latest was received on July 3, 2014.
Chevrolet Malibu Classic recalls by model year
- 20051 campaign
- 20041 campaign
- 19781 campaign
Check by VIN
A campaign rarely covers every Chevrolet Malibu Classic of a given year. Enter your 17-character VIN to find the recall campaigns filed for your make, model and model year. The VIN is on the driver’s side of the dashboard (visible through the windshield), on the door-jamb label, and on your registration and insurance documents.
Is a recall still open on your vehicle? Only NHTSA’s official VIN check can say whether a campaign applies to your exact vehicle and whether the repair has already been done.
Your VIN is decoded with NHTSA’s public vPIC service to identify the make, model and year. It is not stored and is not added to any page address.
All Chevrolet Malibu Classic recall campaigns
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Electrical system
Ignition Switch may Turn Off
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Brakes
Brakes:hydraulic:shoe and drum wheel cylinders
Chevrolet Malibu Classic recalls by component
- Electrical system 1
- Brakes 1
Campaigns are counted once, under the main component NHTSA filed them against.
Other Chevrolet models
- Suburban 84
- Tahoe 80
- Express 73
- Malibu 67
- Impala 57
- Camaro 56
- Silverado 1500 55
- Caprice 50
- Corvette 48
- Silverado 46
- C30 46
- Silverado 3500 45
Common questions
Does the Chevrolet Malibu Classic have recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the Chevrolet Malibu Classic, covering model years 1978–2005. Most involve electrical system and brakes.
Which Chevrolet Malibu Classic model year has the most recalls?
On NHTSA’s records the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Classic has the most campaigns, with 1. A higher count does not by itself mean a less safe vehicle: some campaigns are small compliance fixes, and newer models have had less time to accumulate campaigns.
How do I find out if my Chevrolet Malibu Classic is affected?
Choose your model year below to read each campaign, then check your VIN on NHTSA’s lookup. Campaigns usually cover a production range, so two cars of the same year can differ.