2022 CHEVROLET MALIBU — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
4/5
Safety Rating
111
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
15
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2022 CHEVROLET MALIBU
The 2022 CHEVROLET MALIBU has received a total of 111 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It earned an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program crash tests. There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS. 15 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (25 complaints), Unknown Or Other (24 complaints), and Power Train (21 complaints).
Recalls for the 2022 CHEVROLET MALIBU
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2022 CHEVROLET MALIBU, potentially affecting up to 2,108 vehicles.
Recall 22V923000 — STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
| 2,108 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: An improperly welded front impact bar may result in the front crash sensors not performing correctly, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2022 CHEVROLET MALIBU
111 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2022 CHEVROLET MALIBU. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 25 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 24 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Train | 21 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Back Over Prevention Automatic System Braking | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolineturbosupercharger | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
Two months after purchasing my used Chevy 2022 Malibu my engine light came on and also a notification stating Engine Power Reduced and the car was not performing well. I went to advanced auto to get a diagnostic and the results that were generated was the code P0299 along with several other codes. I have been dealing with this same issue over 6 months even after taking it to Chevrolet and them fixing everything but the actual problem. Now my light is on, blinking, along with the engine shaking roughly and also making a ticking sound. Dates: Purchased April 2025 Engine Light Appearance June 2025- Present
Two months after purchasing my used Chevy 2022 Malibu my engine light came on and also a notification stating Engine Power Reduced and the car was not performing well. I went to advanced auto to get a diagnostic and the results that were generated was the code P0299 along with several other codes. I have been dealing with this same issue over 6 months even after taking it to Chevrolet and them fixing everything but the actual problem. Now my light is on, blinking, along with the engine shaking roughly and also making a ticking sound. Dates: Purchased April 2025 Engine Light Appearance June 2025- Present
Two months after purchasing my used Chevy 2022 Malibu my engine light came on and also a notification stating Engine Power Reduced and the car was not performing well. I went to advanced auto to get a diagnostic and the results that were generated was the code P0299 along with several other codes. I have been dealing with this same issue over 6 months even after taking it to Chevrolet and them fixing everything but the actual problem. Now my light is on, blinking, along with the engine shaking roughly and also making a ticking sound. Dates: Purchased April 2025 Engine Light Appearance June 2025- Present
The car will cut off while driving and across the dashboard it’ll say “press brake to start engine”.
The car will cut off while driving and across the dashboard it’ll say “press brake to start engine”.
Safety Rating for the 2022 CHEVROLET MALIBU
The 2022 CHEVROLET MALIBU received an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
| Test Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Frontal Crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Side Crash | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
Safety ratings are based on controlled crash tests conducted by NHTSA. A 5-star rating indicates the highest level of occupant protection.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2022 CHEVROLET MALIBU
General Motors, LLC has issued 15 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2022 CHEVROLET MALIBU. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
N252508360 — ENGINE
Special Coverage. Certain vehicles listed above may have a condition that could cause the turbocharger to fail. If this condition occurs, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) will illuminate, and a diagnostic trouble code will set. Additionally, a message may be displayed indicating the vehicle’s available engine power is...
18-NA-263 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information for variable diagnostic time allowances on select labor operations (U.S. Only).
24-NA-209 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
A new radio software update, version C157/C158, was released to service vehicles equipped with Infotainment system RPO IOR to correct conditions of radio software related issues.
PIC6551 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Preliminary information communicates to dealer to perform a MEC reset for wireless projection issues
21-NA-186 — FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
This service bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Service Engine Soon Illuminated in DIC and/or a Malfunctioning Fuel Gauge with DTC U0076/U18A2/P1001/P1434 or Other Message Counter Incorrect Codes Set.
23-NA-164 — EQUIPMENT
This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Vehicle Will Lock and Unlock (Active Functions Work) but Will Not Crank or Start (Loss of Passive Functions Do Not Work).
PIP5883 — BACK OVER PREVENTION
This Preliminary information communicates to the dealers information related to a MIL on with DTC's P0365 Exhaust Camshaft Position Sensor Circuit / DTC P0366 Exhaust Camshaft Position System Performance stored current or in history. It advised the dealership technician to clear the codes, cycle the Exhaust Camshaft Position Sensor connection and...
N222370150 — EQUIPMENT
In certain vehicles with a 1.5L engine, it is possible the Engine Control Module (ECM) in these vehicles could set a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) for the engineâs high pressure fuel pump when there is no actual malfunction. If this were to occur, the vehicle could be unnecessarily placed into...
N222370150 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
In certain vehicles with a 1.5L engine, it is possible the Engine Control Module (ECM) in these vehicles could set a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) for the engineâs high pressure fuel pump when there is no actual malfunction. If this were to occur, the vehicle could be unnecessarily placed into...
N222370150 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
It is possible the Engine Control Module (ECM) in these vehicles could set a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) for the engineâs high pressure fuel pump when there is no actual malfunction. If this were to occur, the vehicle could be unnecessarily placed into a reduced engine power mode. Dealers are...
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2022 CHEVROLET MALIBU
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET MALIBU
- 2017 CHEVROLET MALIBU — 1,156 complaints
- 2018 CHEVROLET MALIBU — 1,155 complaints
- 2019 CHEVROLET MALIBU — 285 complaints
- 2020 CHEVROLET MALIBU — 304 complaints
- 2021 CHEVROLET MALIBU — 97 complaints
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- 2024 CHEVROLET MALIBU — 15 complaints
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