2022 Chevrolet Malibu

▲ Better than typical

2022 Chevrolet Malibu
RENDERED 2026-09-16T19:45:07.712Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2022: 96 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1980	5
1981	3
1982	2
1983	1
1986	1
1989	3
1997	443
1998	976
1999	789
2000	922
2001	721
2002	567
2003	569
2004	1147
2005	975
2006	1115
2007	977
2008	987
2009	1509
2010	1360
2011	977
2012	906
2013	835
2014	351
2015	270
2016	836
2017	702
2018	694
2019	189
2020	196
2021	87
2022	96
2023	64
2024	39
2025	10

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 33%

33% of complaints: electrical system — 32 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

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Hit an animal on the roadway and the airbag didnât deploy and my car is destroyed engine light is on I could have been hurt

NHTSA ODI report, 20240428

Also filed under POWER TRAIN and AIR BAGS

The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving and attempting to use the Infotainment System, the headlights became inoperable. The contact stated that the cell phone was extremely hot while connected to Bluetooth.

NHTSA ODI report, 20220513

Also filed under BACK OVER PREVENTION

ENGINE 30%

30% of complaints: engine — 29 distinct reports on file.

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The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated. An independent mechanic was contacted. No warning light was illuminated.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260824

Also filed under ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 62 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power with the message "Reduced Engine Power" displayed, and the check engine warning light intermittently illuminated.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260722

Also filed under ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

POWER TRAIN 24%

24% of complaints: power train — 23 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

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While my daughter was attempting to exit a parking lot, she put the car in drive pressed accelerator pedal and there was no response from car.

NHTSA ODI report, 20230303

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 10%

10% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 10 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing turbo/supercharger.

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The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the message âEngine Power Reducedâ was displayed. The failure was a persistent failure.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260730

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 7%

7% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 7 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20230120 — structure

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.

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.

Campaign 22V923000 — check if this car was fixed