2018 Chevrolet Malibu recalls
Safety recalls listed by NHTSA
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A recall on the model year does not always mean your car is affected. Your VIN decides. Confirm open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
All 6 2018 Chevrolet Malibu recalls, newest first
Aug 20, 2021Seat Belts, Critical FastenersGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016 to 2021 Chevrolet Malibu and 2019 to 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.
Fix: 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 · General Motors, LLC
Oct 29, 2020Power Train, Automatic TransmissionGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 to 2019 Chevrolet Cruze and Buick LaCrosse, 2018 to 2020 Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Terrain, 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, 2019 to 2020 Buick Encore, Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, Chevrolet Blazer and GMC Acadia, and 2020 Cadillac XT6 vehicles. The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing bolts.
Risk: Missing bolts on the start stop accumulator endcap could result in a transmission oil leak and may progress to a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the start stop transmission accumulator and replace it if any bolts are missing, free of charge. The recall began December 15, 2020. 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 N202313440.
NHTSA campaign 20V668000 · General Motors LLC
Sep 6, 2019Electrical System, SoftwareGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles equipped with 1.5L turbo engines. An error in the Engine Control Module (ECM) software may result in the fuel injectors being disabled.
Risk: Disabled fuel injectors would prevent the engine from starting and may cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ECM software, free of charge. The recall began October 16, 2019. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1 800 630 2438. GM's number for this recall is N192221960.
NHTSA campaign 19V642000 · General Motors LLC
Aug 30, 2018Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Foundation ComponentsGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 to 2019 Chevrolet Equinox, Impala, Cruze, Volt and Bolt EV vehicles, GMC Terrain vehicles, Buick Lacrosse and Regal vehicles, Cadillac XTS and XTS Professional vehicles and 2018 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.
Risk: A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1 800 521 7300, Cadillac customer service at 1 800 458 8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1 800 222 1020, or GMC customer service at 1 800 462 8782. GM's number for this recall is 18279.
NHTSA campaign 18V576000 · General Motors LLC
Jun 14, 2018Air Bags, SensorGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016 to 2018 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. During servicing, a Passenger Presence System (PPS) may have been installed that was not correctly calibrated to the vehicle's seat type. As a result, the PPS may not properly identify an adult passenger from a child passenger in the front passenger seat, potentially causing the air bag to not deploy when it should, or causing the air bag to deploy when it shouldn't.
Risk: In the event of a crash, improper air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger PPS seat service kit, free of charge. The recall began August 7, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1 800 222 1020. GM's number for this recall is 18208.
NHTSA campaign 18V400000 · General Motors LLC
May 31, 2018Fuel System, Gasoline, DeliveryGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 to 2018 GMC Canyon, 2016 to 2017 Buick Envision, 2016 to 2018 Chevrolet Colorado and Malibu, 2017 to 2018 GMC Acadia, 2018 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The high pressure fuel pump may detach from its mounting flange, possibly resulting in the pump damaging the high pressure fuel line.
Risk: A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump, and high pressure fuel pipe, free of charge. The recall began July 2, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1 800 521 7300, Cadillac customer service at 1 800 458 8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1 800 222 1020, or GMC customer service at 1 800 462 8782. GM's number for this recall is 18188.
NHTSA campaign 18V358000 · General Motors LLC
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FAQ
Does the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu. Not every car of this model year is affected, so check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.
How do I check if my 2018 Chevrolet Malibu has an open recall?
Enter your 17 character VIN in the NHTSA lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call any franchised dealer of the brand. The VIN check tells you which recalls are still open on your exact car.
Are recall repairs free?
Yes. Under federal law the manufacturer must fix a safety recall for free at an authorized dealer, no matter who owns the car or how old it is. Some recalls on very old vehicles may be limited, so ask the dealer.
How long does a recall repair take?
Most recall fixes take under two hours once the dealer has the parts. When parts are short the dealer may need weeks, and for do not drive recalls they often offer a loaner or towing.