2022 Chevrolet Malibu Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Malibu years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 25th of 29 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 4 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 98 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Chevrolet Malibu. That ranks 25th out of 29 Malibu model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (33 complaints, 34%), typically at around 15,901 miles. Complaints mention 4 crashes, 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
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- 98owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 4complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2022 Chevrolet Malibu problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 33 | 34% | 15,901 | — | — |
| Engine | 29 | 30% | 76,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 29 | 30% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 23 | 23% | 38,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 10 | 10% | 82,010 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 8 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 4 | 4% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 4% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 2% | 1,900 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 2% | 53,500 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 2% | 29,901 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 2% | 38,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 1% | 1,900 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | 104,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1% | 29,901 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2022 Chevrolet Malibu recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Structure:frame and members
Problem: 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.
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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
My Malibu has numerous electrical problems. Often involving the start stop feature. The door locks have locked and unlocked themselves The engine and battery warning light will come on but we don't know why. A metal piece of the front frame broke off and went through the condenser. I had to have…
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, while adjusting the front driver's seat, the seat adjuster failed to operate as intended. The front driver's seat failed to move backwards. The contact stated that it was a known failure with the…
Driving along the highway the CEL light came on followed by reduced engine power warning. Vehicle abruptly slowed down to 35mph (limp mode). Were there to be another vehicle behind me, they would have to do emergency braking. My vehicle would not start after pulling over to the shoulder. A tow…
While driving my 2022 Chevrolet Malibu on the freeway, I experienced a loss of braking. This created a serious safety hazard because I was unable to stop the vehicle normally. The vehicle had previously displayed a check-engine warning. I brought the vehicle to the Chevrolet dealer. The dealer is…
I was driving and all of a sudden all the warning lights start going off on my vehicleâs dashboard and the car jerks back and forth while decelerating. This has happened twice on the highway putting me in danger of crashing or making cars around me crash. On a seperate occasion my brakes failed…
Other Chevrolet Malibu years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Malibu | 11 | 1 |
| 2024 Malibu | 43 | 2 |
| 2023 Malibu | 71 | 2 |
| 2022 | 98 | 1 |
| 2021 Malibu | 90 | 2 |
| 2020 Malibu | 198 | 1 |
| 2019 Malibu | 192 | 1 |
| 2018 Malibu | 700 | 6 |
| 2017 Malibu | 703 | 4 |
| 2016 Malibu | 838 | 9 |
| 2015 Malibu | 270 | 3 |
| 2014 Malibu | 351 | 6 |
| 2013 Malibu | 836 | 10 |
| 2012 Malibu | 907 | 2 |
| 2011 Malibu | 978 | 3 |
| 2010 Malibu | 1,362 | 3 |
| 2009 Malibu | 1,509 | 5 |
| 2008 Malibu | 989 | 4 |
| 2007 Malibu | 977 | 3 |
| 2006 Malibu | 1,116 | 6 |
| 2005 Malibu | 975 | 3 |
| 2004 Malibu | 1,147 | 6 |
| 2003 Malibu | 569 | 2 |
| 2002 Malibu | 567 | 2 |
| 2001 Malibu | 721 | 2 |
| 2000 Malibu | 922 | 3 |
| 1999 Malibu | 789 | 1 |
| 1998 Malibu | 976 | 3 |
| 1997 Malibu | 443 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Chevrolet Malibu?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, unknown or other problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 33 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2022 Chevrolet Malibu?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2022 Chevrolet Malibu a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Malibu model years, the 2022 has far fewer complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.