Known Recalls

Model year record

2022 Chevrolet Malibu

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 162 owner complaints on file.

Chevrolet Malibu, 2016–2024 generation
Pictured: the 2016–2024 generation. Ryan Hildebrand, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V923000

Structure: frame and members

Component
Structure: frame and members
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Vehicles affected
2,108
Reported to NHTSA
2022-12-14
Owners notified
2023-01-20

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system331,900 mi
Engine2976,000 mi
Unknown or other29—
Power train2438,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system8—
Engine and engine cooling670,000 mi
Service brakes5—
Air bags490,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: turbo/supercharger482,950 mi
Vehicle speed control362,000 mi
Exterior lighting21,900 mi
Fuel system, gasoline242,000 mi
Seat belts2—
Steering229,901 mi
Wheels2—
Back over prevention: automatic system braking11,900 mi
Seats1104,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic129,901 mi
Structure138,000 mi
Structure: body1—
Tires1—
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal158,000 mi

The 2021 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2023 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

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All Chevrolet Malibu recalls by year

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.