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2022 Chevrolet Malibu Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 99 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Chevrolet Malibu, most often about the engine (34% of complaints, typically around 76,000 miles). It is 22nd of 26 Malibu model years by number of complaints and has 1 recall.
Most common 2022 Chevrolet Malibu problems
Engine
34 complaints · 34%Half of these problems showed up before 76,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine.
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at 70 MPH, the reduced power mode message was displayed. The contact linked the failure to tsb 22-na-224. The contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, who confirmed…
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with turbocharger failure. The dealer informed the contact that the vehicle was under recall.…
Electrical
33 complaints · 33%The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving and attempting to use the infotainment system, the headlights became inoperable. The contact stated that the cell phone was extremely hot while connected to bluetooth. The contact stated that while using the radio the failure would not…
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to exceed 20 MPH while driving. Additionally, the contact stated while his mother was driving approximately 40 MPH and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to respond, and the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The…
Other or unspecified
29 complaints · 29%Transmission
24 complaints · 24%The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that upon moving the gear shifter to the park(p), the message "shift to park" was displayed. The contact stated that after restarting the vehicle, the vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. The vehicle was not…
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while operating the vehicle, there was a whining sound coming from the transmission. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who replaced the transmission. Later while operating the vehicle, the message "engine overheating" was displayed, and the vehicle…
Fuel system
10 complaints · 10%The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 - 35 MPH, the vehicle unexpectedly stalled. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was coasted to the side of the road, where they turned off the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. A mobile…
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended and entered reduced power mode. The check engine and the reduced power mode warning lights were illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated…
Brakes
6 complaints · 6%The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to exceed 20 MPH while driving. Additionally, the contact stated while his mother was driving approximately 40 MPH and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to respond, and the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The…
Air bags
4 complaints · 4%The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while her son was driving on an off-ramp at 20 MPH, he rear-ended the vehicle in front where it was brought to a stop. No air bags were deployed. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local collision repair center and informed…
Speed control
4 complaints · 4%Parts named most often: accelerator pedal.
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. In addition, the reduced power warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed…
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, the message âengine power reducedâ was displayed, and the vehicle decelerated unexpectedly. The driver pulled over and was informed to turn off the vehicle and restart the vehicle with the assistance of a police officer. The…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2022 Chevrolet Malibu recalls
Body and structure: frame and members
Risk: An improperly welded front impact bar may result in the front crash sensors not performing correctly, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the right-hand and left-hand side of the vehicle's motor rail for an incomplete weld. If the condition is found, the vehicle will be repurchased by gm. Owner notification letters were mailed january 20, 2023. Owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.
Full defect summary
General motors, llc (gm) is recalling certain 2022-2023 chevrolet malibu vehicles. The front impact bar, a structural portion of the vehicle frame, may not be properly welded to the front frame rail.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2022 Chevrolet Malibu
- What are the most common problems with the 2022 Chevrolet Malibu?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (34 complaints, typically around 76,000 miles); electrical (33 complaints); other or unspecified (29 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2022 Chevrolet Malibu have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from December 14, 2022 (body and structure). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2022 a bad year for the Chevrolet Malibu?
- It is 22nd of 26 Malibu model years by number of complaints, with 99 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.