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Recall campaigns found

The 2021 Chevrolet Malibu has 2 recall campaigns listed by NHTSA as of May 24, 2026. Review each one below for the reported hazard and free remedy, then open the official NHTSA notice to confirm it applies to your vehicle. This matches recalls by year, make, and model — it doesn't confirm whether a specific VIN was already repaired.

SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS

21V649000

Reported August 20, 2021

Hazard

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.

Affected

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.

View official NHTSA notice →

SEATS

22V359000

Reported May 19, 2022

Hazard

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.

Affected

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.

View official NHTSA notice →

Source: NHTSA, as of May 24, 2026. Verify at NHTSA

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2021 Chevrolet Malibu have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2021 Chevrolet Malibu as of May 24, 2026. See each hazard, remedy, and official notice above.
What should I do if my 2021 Chevrolet Malibu is recalled?
Contact a franchised dealer for the manufacturer — recall repairs are performed free of charge. Use the official NHTSA notice for the manufacturer's recall number and instructions.
Does "no recalls found" mean the 2021 Chevrolet Malibu is safe?
No. It only means no matching NHTSA recall campaigns were found as of May 24, 2026. Recalls can be issued later, and this lookup does not confirm an individual VIN's repair status.