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2021 Chevrolet Malibu Recalls & Safety Report
The following open safety recalls are on record with the U.S. NHTSA for the 2021 Chevrolet Malibu. Recalls apply to specific VINs and build ranges. Check your VIN to confirm which affect your vehicle.
SEATS Critical safety
Summary: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Malibu, 2022 Chevrolet Equinox, Blazer and Cadillac XT4 vehicles. The driver's seat cushion frame may have an improper weld in the power tilt-adjustment mechanism.
Risk: An improperly welded seat frame may not adequately restrain the driver in a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the driver's seat and replace the cushion frame, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 23, 2022. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N212356050.
NHTSA campaign # 22V359000 · Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC · Reported: 2022-05-19 · Seats/Restraints
SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS Critical safety
Summary: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2021 Chevrolet Malibu and 2019-2021 Cadillac XT4 vehicles. The rear seat belt retractors may be improperly secured with loose or missing fasteners.
Risk: An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not function properly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the rear seat belt retractors, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 17, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N212333380.
NHTSA campaign # 21V649000 · Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC · Reported: 2021-08-20 · Seats/Restraints
Recall summary
This 2021 Chevrolet Malibu has 2 open recalls on record with the U.S. NHTSA.
By affected component
- SEATS — 1 recall
- SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS — 1 recall
By severity
- Critical safety — 2
Most recent recall reported: 2022-05-19.
Recall data is sourced from the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2021 Chevrolet Malibu have open recalls?
Yes — there are 2 open NHTSA safety recalls on record for the 2021 Chevrolet Malibu. Recalls apply to specific VIN and build ranges, so check your exact VIN to confirm which affect your vehicle.
How do I check if a recall applies to my exact VIN?
This page lists recalls at the model level. Enter your 17-character VIN on our free VIN lookup to see which recalls apply to your specific car and to monitor it for new ones.
Who pays for a recall repair?
Safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by a franchised dealer for the affected make — the manufacturer covers the cost. Start by confirming your VIN is affected, then contact a dealer.
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