2023-2025 Chevrolet Malibu recall: Rearview Camera May Display Distorted or Blank Image
Report received by NHTSA: April 2, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 4, 2026.
- What's recalled
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The rearview camera screen may display a distorted or blank image.
- The risk
A rearview image that does not display correctly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Who's affected
276,879 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2023-2025 Chevrolet Malibu.
- Compared with
General Motors, LLC has 26 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 28 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
274 earlier NHTSA recalls by General Motors, LLC since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- March 19, 2026 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 and 3 more models recall: Roof Rail Air Bag Inflator Endcap May Detach
- March 5, 2026 2025-2026 Chevrolet Silverado 3500, 2025-2026 GMC Sierra 3500 recall: Engine Stall Due to Disabled Rear Fuel Pump
- March 5, 2026 2025-2026 Chevrolet Express, 2025-2026 GMC Savana recall: Tire Sidewall Damage
- Feb. 26, 2026 2025-2026 Cadillac Optiq, 2025-2026 Chevrolet Colorado, 2025-2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV and 33 more models recall: Missing Owner's Manual/FMVSS 208
- Feb. 26, 2026 2012-2013 Buick Regal recall: Rear Toe Links May Fracture
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
Dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 2026. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N262551720. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 2, 2026.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Chevrolet Malibu 2023-2025
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V212000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | General Motors, LLC |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | BACK OVER PREVENTION |
| Report received by NHTSA | April 2, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 276,879 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | N262551720 |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record