Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published April 2, 2026
Chevrolet Malibu 2025 Back Over Prevention Recall: Rearview Camera Display Issue
Chevrolet is recalling certain 2023-2025 Malibu vehicles due to rearview camera display problems that could reduce driver visibility behind the vehicle, increasing crash risk. Owners should contact Chevrolet for free rearview camera replacement.
“Chevrolet Malibu 2025 Back Over Prevention Recall: Rearview Camera Display Issue.” GovInfoNow, updated August 17, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81272-chevrolet-malibu-2025-back-over-prevention-recall-rearview-camera-display. Based on NHTSA recall #26V212000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V212000).
General Motors LLC is recalling certain 2023-2025 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles due to a rearview camera that may display a distorted or blank image. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced the recall on April 2, 2026.
How to tell if you have it
Chevrolet Malibu, 2023-2025
What to do
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.
The hazard
A rearview image that does not display correctly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show General Motors LLC has 414 other recalls on record since 2011-02-11. Other recent recalls include a Chevrolet Silverado 2020 power train recall (2026-10-13), a Cadillac Lyriq 2024 rearview camera malfunction risk (2026-10-13), and a Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (2017) air bag recall (2026-09-24). Other recent recalls of similar products include a Volvo EX40 (2025) rearview camera image recall (2025-12-23), a Chrysler 2025 Ram 1500 rearview camera recall (2026-09-01), and a Chrysler Pacifica 2026-2027 rearview camera failure risk (2026-08-13).
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle has a rearview camera that displays distorted or blank images. The recall covers specific 2023-2025 Chevrolet Malibu models with VINs that were mailed a notification letter in May 2026.
Brand
Chevrolet
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Check Rearview Camera Function
Inspect if the rearview camera screen shows distorted or blank images.
Contact Chevrolet for Replacement
If the camera is faulty, Chevrolet will replace it free of charge at a dealer.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 48 days after NHTSA received the defect report.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Owner letters mailed
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
Contact Chevrolet
We’ve drafted a message you can send Chevrolet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 26V212000 — Chevrolet Malibu 2025 Back Over Prevention Recall: Rearview Camera Display Issue
Hello,
I own a Chevrolet Malibu 2025 Back Over Prevention Recall: Rearview Camera Display Issue that is covered by recall 26V212000 from Chevrolet.
The official recall notice states: 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.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 17, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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