NHTSA safety recalls
2021 Chevrolet Malibu Recalls
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 Chevrolet Malibu. Recalls are published by year, make and model rather than per-VIN, so check your exact vehicle at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The repair is free at any franchised dealer, whatever the age of the car or who owns it now.
Is your car one of them?
These campaigns cover the 2021 Chevrolet Malibu as a model line. Decode your VIN to see the build details for your specific car, then confirm the recalls against it at NHTSA.
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22V359000Seats
An improperly welded seat frame may not adequately restrain the driver in a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
The riskAn improperly welded seat frame may not adequately restrain the driver in a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
The fix — freeDealers 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.
What was foundGeneral 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.
22V359000 at NHTSA21V649000Seat Belts · Critical Fasteners
An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not function properly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The riskAn improperly secured seat belt retractor may not function properly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix — freeDealers 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.
What was foundGeneral 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.
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Campaign data is published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and is refreshed daily. Check your exact VIN at nhtsa.gov — their lookup can confirm applicability and repair status for a specific vehicle; this page lists model-level campaigns.
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