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NHTSA·Cars and vehicles·April 2, 2026

GM recalls 276,879 2023–2025 Chevrolet Malibu cars over rearview camera that may show a distorted or blank image

The rearview camera screen may show a distorted or blank image, which reduces the driver's view behind the car and raises the risk of a crash.

What to do

Dealers will inspect the rearview camera and replace it if needed, free of charge. Owners may call Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and mention GM's recall number N262551720.

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Recall details

Product
Chevrolet Malibu 2023–2025
Company
General Motors, LLC
Hazard
A rearview image that does not display correctly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Units
276,879 vehicles
Owner notification
May 20, 2026
Reported to NHTSA
April 2, 2026
Identifiers
  • NHTSA campaign number: 26V212000
  • Manufacturer campaign number: N262551720
  • Model years: 2023–2025

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Official notice

The notice's own wording from NHTSA.

Component
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Defect
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The rearview camera screen may display a distorted or blank image.
Consequence
A rearview image that does not display correctly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective action
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.

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