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HighNHTSA·26V212000·Announced 2026-02-04

2023–2025 Chevrolet Malibu Rearview Camera May Display Distorted or Blank Image

General Motors is recalling 2023–2025 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles with defective rearview cameras that may display distorted or blank images. This reduces visibility when backing, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: No injuries or fatalities have been reported. The recall addresses a vision obstruction hazard while backing—a safety risk that is theoretical rather than documented. Per the rubric, this is a risk-of-harm product without reported injury, warranting a High (3) score.

Plain-English summary

General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2023–2025 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The rearview camera screen in these vehicles may display a distorted or blank image.

When the rearview camera displays an incorrect image, the driver's view of the area behind the vehicle is compromised. This reduces visibility while backing and increases the risk of a crash.

The recall affects approximately 276,879 vehicles. Owners received notification letters beginning May 20, 2026. The NHTSA recall number is 26V212000, and General Motors' internal recall number is N262551720.

Owners should contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 to schedule service. Dealers will inspect the rearview camera and replace it if necessary, at no cost to the owner. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) for affected vehicles are searchable on NHTSA.gov.

The recalled product

Product
2023 CHEVROLET MALIBU
Brand
CHEVROLET
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Rearview Camera
Hazard
  • camera-malfunction
  • vision-obstruction
Affected units
276,879

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • MALIBU

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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