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2018 Chevrolet Malibu recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 6 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu. The most recent was reported on August 20, 2021. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: MALIBU.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
21V649000August 20, 2021Seat Belts › Critical Fasteners
20V668000October 29, 2020Power Train › Automatic Transmission
19V642000September 6, 2019Electrical System › Software
18V576000August 30, 2018Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Caliper
18V400000June 14, 2018Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification
18V358000May 31, 2018Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump

Systems involved: Fuel System, Gasoline (2) · Air Bags (1) · Electrical System (1) · Engine (1) · Power Train (1) · Seat Belts (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 21V649000Manufacturer no. N212333380

Seat Belts › Critical Fasteners

Report received by NHTSA
August 20, 2021
Owner notification
September 17, 2021
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
402 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
MALIBU

Components: Seat Belts › Critical Fasteners; Seat Belts › Rear/Other › Retractor

Defect 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.

Safety 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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V649000, filed by General Motors, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 20V668000Manufacturer no. N202313440

Power Train › Automatic Transmission

Report received by NHTSA
October 29, 2020
Owner notification
December 15, 2020
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
194,105 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
MALIBU

Defect summary

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Cruze and Buick LaCrosse, 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Terrain, 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, 2019-2020 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.

Safety 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.

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V668000, filed by General Motors LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V642000Manufacturer no. N192221960

Electrical System › Software

Report received by NHTSA
September 6, 2019
Owner notification
October 16, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
177,282 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu
April 25, 2017 – September 20, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record
MALIBU

Components: Electrical System › Software; Engine; Fuel System, Gasoline › Fuel Injection System › Injectors

Defect summary

General 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.

Safety risk

Disabled fuel injectors would prevent the engine from starting and may cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V642000, filed by General Motors LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V576000Manufacturer no. 18279

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Caliper

Report received by NHTSA
August 30, 2018
Owner notification
October 11, 2018
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
210,628 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu
March 27, 2018 – June 19, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record
MALIBU

Defect summary

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 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.

Safety risk

A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V576000, filed by General Motors LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V400000Manufacturer no. 18208

Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification

Report received by NHTSA
June 14, 2018
Owner notification
August 7, 2018
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
66 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu
November 20, 2015 – September 8, 2017
Model names in the NHTSA record
MALIBU

Defect summary

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 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.

Safety risk

In the event of a crash, improper air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V400000, filed by General Motors LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V358000Manufacturer no. 18188 18268

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump

Report received by NHTSA
May 31, 2018
Owner notification
July 2, 2018
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
895 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu
January 27, 2016 – April 27, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record
MALIBU

Defect summary

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 GMC Canyon, 2016-2017 Buick Envision, 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado and Malibu, 2017-2018 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.

Safety risk

A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V358000, filed by General Motors LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: August 20, 2021.