2025 CHEVROLET MALIBU Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2025 Chevrolet Malibu. This model year has 5 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Back Over Prevention.
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Worst 2025 Chevrolet Malibu Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Back Over Prevention
Electrical Faults
Uncategorized Issues
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2025 Chevrolet Malibu. A single complaint may appear in multiple categories.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Back Over Prevention | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2025 Chevrolet Malibu. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Showing 5 most recent complaints
The contact owns a 2025 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V212000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The deal…
The contact owns a 2025 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact became aware that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V212000 (Back Over Prevention) through Turo Car Rental Marketplace; however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that wh…
Vehicle was parked, all windows and doors closed. Key remained out of the vehicle. Car parked for several hours without being touched, when suddenly it began to roll forward on its own. The car continued forward and quickly went down a short hill into a rocky area of a field befo…
Backup camera has blurred vision when in R, the view on the dashboard is extremely blurry and seems to be condensed/ wet. Please check and advise.
Chevy sold me a vehicle knowing that the radio was faulty and known to glitching out. I took it to the dealer and they replicated the problem. GM has known about the issue since 9/2024 when the issued the bulletin about the problem. They sold me the vehicle knowing that the probl…
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2025 Chevrolet Malibu.
Recalls for 2025 Chevrolet Malibu
1 campaignNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2025 Chevrolet Malibu. Recalls are free to fix at any authorized dealer. Run a VIN check below to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
2025 Chevrolet Malibu — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2025 Chevrolet Malibu reliable?▾
Good Record. The 2025 Chevrolet Malibu has 5 NHTSA owner complaints, 0 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most reported issue is Back Over Prevention (2 complaints). Source: NHTSA via VinSpector AI.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Chevrolet Malibu?▾
#1: Back Over Prevention (2 complaints). #2: Electrical Faults (2 complaints). #3: Uncategorized Issues (2 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2025 Chevrolet Malibu?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2025 Chevrolet Malibu?▾
The 2025 Chevrolet Malibu has 0 crash-related complaints and 0 fire reports out of 5 total NHTSA complaints. For NCAP lab crash test star ratings, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2025 Chevrolet Malibu have any recalls?▾
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affect the 2025 Chevrolet Malibu. The largest issue: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls or run a VIN check to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
Should I buy a 2025 Chevrolet Malibu?▾
The 2025 Chevrolet Malibu has a relatively low complaint rate. Pay particular attention to Back Over Prevention issues. Always run a VIN check on the specific car you're considering to check for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Malibu reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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