Model year record

2022 Chevrolet Malibu

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 266 owner complaints on file.

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.

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Engine	56	76,000 mi
Electrical system	54	1,900 mi
Unknown or other	45	—
Power train	37	38,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling	12	70,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system	12	—
Service brakes	9	—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: turbo/supercharger	8	82,950 mi
Vehicle speed control	6	62,000 mi
Air bags	5	90,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline	4	42,000 mi
Steering	3	29,901 mi
Wheels	3	—
Exterior lighting	2	1,900 mi
Seat belts	2	—
Structure	2	38,000 mi
Tires	2	—
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal	2	58,000 mi
Back over prevention: automatic system braking	1	1,900 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic	1	29,901 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.

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.