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2021 Chevrolet Malibu recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 Chevrolet Malibu. The most recent was reported on May 19, 2022. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: MALIBU.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2021 Chevrolet Malibu, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
22V359000May 19, 2022Seats
21V649000August 20, 2021Seat Belts › Critical Fasteners

Systems involved: Seat Belts (1) · Seats (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 22V359000Manufacturer no. N212356050

Seats

Report received by NHTSA
May 19, 2022
Owner notification
June 23, 2022
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
221 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
MALIBU

Defect 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.

Safety 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.

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 22V359000, filed by General Motors, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

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

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: May 20, 2022.