2021 Chevrolet Malibu Back-over prevention (rear camera) Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 3%of 90 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the back-over prevention of the 2021 Chevrolet Malibu, 3% of the 90 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When trying to park shift disappears . Parking feature unavailable. Have to try several times to or wait until parking shift appears. System glitch trying to park. Afraid car will run off by itself and hit other cars and crash. Family of four very concerned for our safety. It has been a known issue on several Chevrolet Malibu since 2015 This should have been on a recall since 2015. Why haven’t there been any recalls on this vehicle for this problem. This problem needs to get resolved and if we have to pay out of pocket money reimbursed for everyone. Fear for our safety using this car now.”
NHTSA complaint #11575718, filed 2024-03“Shifter error - screen reads shift to park once car is turned off already the car takes time to turn off even when its off. In an emergency you can't get out of your car to lock it no no the check engin light is on but it reads for a filter”
NHTSA complaint #11659472, filed 2025-05Back-over prevention (rear camera): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | 42% |
| 2024 | 10 | 23% |
| 2023 | 16 | 22% |
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 | 3 | 3% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 7 | 1% |
| 2017 | 3 | 0% |
| 2016 | 4 | 0% |
| 1998 | 1 | 0% |
| 1997 | 1 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2021 Chevrolet Malibu
31 complaintsElectrical system
30 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
28 complaintsEngine
15 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaintsLane departure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2021 Chevrolet Malibu
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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