2021 Chevrolet Malibu safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
Not rated
NHTSA overall rating
0
complaints reporting a crash
1
complaints reporting fire
2
safety recall campaigns
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 1 report injuries (1 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2021 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles were involved in 49 fatal crashes with 37 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Crash riskDriver's seat cushion frame may have an improper weld in the power… · May 19, 2022
- Crash riskRear seat belt retractors may be improperly secured with loose or missing… · Aug 20, 2021