General Motors announced it’s recalling more than 270,000 late model Chevrolet Malibu sedans because of a problem with the rearview camera screens in certain models.
According to a filing with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, one of GM’s suppliers found a problem with the “bonding process used to assemble the camera housing that could weaken the adhesive bond on some assemblies.”
GM’s investigation found the way the screen is mounted in the vehicle could leave it exposed to moisture.
If that happens, the picture can become distorted or the image may not come up at all. This increases the risk of an incident when the driver is backing up the vehicle. The problem affects 271,770 Malibus from the 2023 to 2025 model years. Malibus during that time are generally sold as fleet vehicles, such as rental car fleets.
“An analysis of field data completed on February 20, 2026, found 19,117 potentially related complaints of rearview camera display issues. GM received these reports between November 22, 2022 and January 29, 2026,” according to the report.
GM says in the report it is unaware of any crashes or injuries associated with the problem. Replacement parts to resolve the issue are available, and affected owners will receive notification in the mail starting May 18.
They’ll be directed to make an appointment with a nearby dealer where the screen will be replaced at no cost.
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