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2021 Chevrolet Malibu vs 2019 Toyota Camry

2019 Toyota Camry is the stronger next inspection based on decision and evidence confidence.

This is not a price recommendation. TireKick has no licensed price source or cited repair-cost delta for this comparison.

Ninth generation

2021 Chevrolet Malibu

Insufficient evidenceEvidence: Limited confidence

Insufficient evidence for a responsible candidate verdict.

Most immediate named issue
Seat Belts:Critical Fasteners safety campaign. high severity. No defensible mileage band.
First decisive check
Check the VIN for open NHTSA actions, then ask the inspector to test the named system and document the result.
Inspection items
1
Safety actions
1
EPA combined MPG
29
Price and cost delta
Withheld

First inspection moves

  1. 1Check the VIN for open NHTSA actions, then ask the inspector to test the named system and document the result.
clm_chevrolet-malibu-2021-recall-recall-21v649000-obs-49242021 Chevrolet MalibuEvidence: Limited confidence

The official record describes a potential crash, fire, injury, or loss-of-control consequence.

“General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2021 Chevrolet Malibu and 2019-2021 Cadillac XT4 vehicles. The rear seat belt retractors may be improperly secured with loose or missing fasteners. An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not function properly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Dealers will inspect and tighten the rear seat belt retractors, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 17, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N212333380.”
NHTSArecallOpen source record
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Eighth generation (XV70)

2019 Toyota Camry

Buy with conditionsEvidence: Medium confidence

Proceed only after the named candidate-verification and record checks pass.

Most immediate named issue
Equipment:Other:Labels safety campaign. high severity. 24,000 to 37,000 mi.
First decisive check
Check the VIN for open NHTSA actions, then ask the inspector to test the named system and document the result.
Inspection items
1
Safety actions
1
EPA combined MPG
30
Price and cost delta
Withheld

First inspection moves

  1. 1Check the VIN for open NHTSA actions, then ask the inspector to test the named system and document the result.
clm_toyota-camry-2019-recall-recall-19v244000-obs-16462019 Toyota CamryEvidence: Medium confidence

The official record describes a potential crash, fire, injury, or loss-of-control consequence.

“Gulf States Toyota (GST) is recalling certain 2019 C-HR, 4Runner, Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Highlander, Land Cruiser, Prius, RAV4, Sequoia, Tacoma, Sienna, Tundra and Yaris vehicles. The text on the load capacity label may become illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims." If the driver cannot read the label, they may unknowingly overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. GST will notify owners, and dealers will provide corrected load carrying capacity modification labels, free of charge. The recall began May 24, 2019. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 19R1.”
NHTSArecallOpen source record
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