repaired · 2024 Q4
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.
2022 Chevrolet MalibuProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 100 owner complaints about the 2022 Chevrolet Malibu, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 22V-923 the manufacturer reports only 86% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 8, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Bull-Doser, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2022 Chevrolet Malibu has problems
100 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
34Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
30Engine
25Power train2 crash/fire/injury
10Engine and engine cooling
8Fuel/propulsion system
5Service brakes
4Air bags
4Vehicle speed control
2Wheels
149 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 34 | 1 |
| Engine | 30 | 0 |
| Power train | 25 | 2 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 10 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 8 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 5 | 0 |
| Air bags | 4 | 2 |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 0 |
| 9 other systems | 14 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2022 Chevrolet Malibu recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chevrolet.
Best & worst years
2022 vs. every other Malibu year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Malibu median. How we score
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- Caution
- Solid
- Best
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NHTSA crash tests
2022 Chevrolet Malibu safety ratings
2022 Chevrolet Malibu 4 DR FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (10.3% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
In owners' words
What Malibu owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
My 2022 Chevrolet Malibu is experiencing severe and progressively worsening electrical, transmission, powertrain, and braking problems. While driving, the RPMs climb to 5,000 or higher, but the vehicle struggles to accelerate and maintain speed. It enters limp mode and feels as though the…
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…
I was driving and all of a sudden all the warning lights start going off on my vehicle’s 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,…
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