2022 Chevrolet Malibu: problems, recalls and what it’s worth

Known problems on the 2022 Chevrolet Malibu

No generation-wide weak spot is flagged in GarageIntel’s research for this year and model. A specific car can still have its own problems, so get it inspected.

2022 Chevrolet Malibu recalls

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2022 Chevrolet Malibu. Repairs are free at a dealer for the brand, and a dealer can confirm by VIN which were already done.

• Body structure

  An improperly welded front impact bar may result in the front crash sensors not performing correctly, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

  Details 22V923000

  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.

  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.

2022 Chevrolet Malibu safety investigations and free repairs

No open safety investigations.

Free repairs to ask about (warranty extensions):

• Turbocharger: Certain vehicles listed above may have a condition that could cause the turbocharger to fail.
• Warranty extension: Customer Satisfaction Program.

A dealer for the brand can check these by VIN.

Source: NHTSA, Sep 24, 2026.

2022 Chevrolet Malibu safety and fuel

From NHTSA’s crash tests and the EPA’s fueleconomy.gov.

What owners complain about

97 complaints filed with NHTSA for this year and model, about average.

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