2021 Chevrolet Malibu Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 open recalls for the 2021 Chevrolet Malibu. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, however old the vehicle is.

Recall data as of Aug 29, 2026 — NHTSA. For a live answer, run the check yourself.

Seat Belts Critical Fasteners

What's wrong:
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.
What to do:
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 — quote this at the dealer.Reported Aug 20, 2021.

Seats

What's wrong:
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.
What to do:
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 — quote this at the dealer.Reported May 19, 2022.

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