1989 Chevrolet Malibu recalls & complaints

3 owner complaints on file. Recall list must be checked by VIN (see below).

0recalls

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0stop-driving

3complaints

Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-20. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.

Recalls: check by VIN

NHTSA files recalls for the Chevrolet Malibu under individual trim or body names rather than "Malibu", so we can't match them automatically. Enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the definitive list. The owner complaints below are matched correctly.

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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA

3complaints

0crashes

0fires

0injuries

0deaths

Most complained-about parts: Engine (1), Suspension (1), Brakes (1), Hydraulic (1).

Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.

Read recent complaints (3)

05/19/2008 · Engine
MY AUTO MECHANIC TOLD ME ABOUT THE GM RECALL ANTIFREEZE DXCOOL THE ANTI FREEZE THAT'S ON RECALL. THAT I HAVE INTAKE GASKETS SEEPING FROM THE RADIATOR. IT HAS THE DXCOOL. ITS NOT THE NORMAL ANTIFREEZE. ITS GOING TO COST 800 TO FIX THE PROBLEM. MY PARENTS CAR HAS SAME ANTIFREEZE. BECAUSE OF THE LEAKAGE I HAD TO GET MORE OF THAT STUFF. I HAVEN'T GOTTEN ANY LE…

05/27/2007 · Suspension
WHILE MAKING A TURN THE RIGHT FRONT COIL SPRING SNAPPED AND PUNCTURED TIRE. *TR

07/30/1999 · Brakes
WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKES TO THE FLOORBOARD BRAKE FADE AWAY, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

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