# Recalls that may apply to the 1981 Chevrolet Malibu

A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups.

## United States (NHTSA), as of 2026-10-19

- [83V077000](/recalls/nhtsa/83V077000.md), 1983-08-19: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES. ACCELERATOR PUMP LEVER RETAINING PIN MAY LOOSEN AFTER REPEATED HEAVY ACCELERATOR PEDAL APPLICATIONS. THIS COULD CAUSE THE THROTTLE TO BECOME STUCK IN THE OPEN POSITION. Built 1980\-10\-01 to 1983\-04\-01.
- [81V025000](/recalls/nhtsa/81V025000.md), 1981-02-25: SUSPENSION:REAR. THE BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE LOWER REAR CONTROL ARM TO THE FRAME MAY FRACTURE. THE REAR CONTROL ARM SUPPORTS AND POSITIONS THE REAR AXLE. FRACTURE OF THE BOLTS WOULD ALLOW THE CONTROL ARM TO DROP FREE. Built 1977\-08\-01 to 1980\-12\-01.

## Canada (Transport Canada), as of 2026-10-19

- [1986056](/recalls/tc/1986056.md), 1986-05-28: Brakes. On certain vehicles, excessive enlargement of a pilot hole in the rear brake backing plate could allow the wheel cylinder to rotate possibly leading to loss of brake fluid in the rear brakes and loss of rear braking capability.this Would result in increased stopping distances and possible crash. note: vehicles in ontario and quebec only.
- [1985007](/recalls/tc/1985007.md), 1985-01-10: Brakes. On certain vehicles, the rear brake backing plates may develop a corrosion condition which could result in loss of rear brake fluid and loss of rear braking capabilities.  This recall affects vehicles sold in the Maritime provinces only.
- [1981027](/recalls/tc/1981027.md), 1981-02-24: Suspension. On certain vehicles, the lower rear control arm to frame bolts may fracture causing lower control arm to drop free. If this happens vehicle damage or crash without warning may occur.

## Check a VIN

- [NHTSA recall lookup by VIN, United States](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls)
- [Transport Canada recall search, Canada](https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/menu.aspx?lang=eng)

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