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Chevrolet Malibu

The Chevrolet Malibu's rearview camera may display a distorted or blank image, reducing the driver's view and increasing crash risk.

Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice

What happened

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The rearview camera screen may display a distorted or blank image, reducing the driver's view behind the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash. The recall affects 276,879 vehicles nationwide and was reported to NHTSA on April 2, 2026.

The problem was identified by the agency as a back over prevention issue. Dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 2026.

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What to do

If you own a vehicle in this recall:

  1. Check your VIN (vehicle identification number) at nhtsa.gov/recalls. VINs are searchable from April 2, 2026.
  2. Dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the rearview camera, free of charge.
  3. You may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.
  4. Look for the owner letter. Owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 2026.

What you get Free repair

Full text from NHTSA

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.

Is your Chevrolet affected?

These models and years may be affected.

  • Malibu, model years 2023 to 2025

Your VIN confirms it. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver's side of the dashboard or on your registration card.

Check your VIN on nhtsa.gov (opens in a new tab)

Recall details

Reported to NHTSA
Sold in
Nationwide
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Component
Backup camera defect
Campaign
26V212000
Vehicles affected
276,879
Repair cost
Free of charge
Owner letters mailed
Manufacturer's recall number
N262551720
Manufacturer phone
1-800-222-1020

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Timeline

  1. Reported to NHTSA

  2. Listed on Recall Canary

  3. Summary updated

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Summary by Recall Canary, written with AI · summary updated Oct 2, 2026 · primary source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (opens in a new tab)