MYRModel Year Report

2022 Chevrolet Malibu

▲ Better than typical
2022 Chevrolet Malibu
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:36:02.863Z

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
98
Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 2022

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Electrical system

34% of complaints

Complaints per year

1980: 5 complaints 1980 1981: 3 complaints 1982: 2 complaints 1983: 1 complaint 1986: 1 complaint 1989: 3 complaints 1989 1997: 443 complaints 1998: 976 complaints 1999: 789 complaints 2000: 922 complaints 2001: 721 complaints 2001 2002: 567 complaints 2003: 569 complaints 2004: 1,148 complaints 2005: 975 complaints 2006: 1,118 complaints 2006 2007: 977 complaints 2008: 988 complaints 2009: 1,510 complaints 2010: 1,362 complaints 2011: 978 complaints 2011 2012: 907 complaints 2013: 837 complaints 2014: 351 complaints 2015: 270 complaints 2016: 839 complaints 2016 2017: 705 complaints 2018: 698 complaints 2019: 191 complaints 2020: 198 complaints 2021: 89 complaints 2022: 98 complaints 2022 98 2023: 68 complaints 2024: 43 complaints 2025: 11 complaints
1980: 5 complaints 1980 1981: 3 complaints 1982: 2 complaints 1983: 1 complaint 1983 1986: 1 complaint 1989: 3 complaints 1997: 443 complaints 1997 1998: 976 complaints 1999: 789 complaints 2000: 922 complaints 2000 2001: 721 complaints 2002: 567 complaints 2003: 569 complaints 2003 2004: 1,148 complaints 2005: 975 complaints 2006: 1,118 complaints 2006 2007: 977 complaints 2008: 988 complaints 2009: 1,510 complaints 2009 2010: 1,362 complaints 2011: 978 complaints 2012: 907 complaints 2012 2013: 837 complaints 2014: 351 complaints 2015: 270 complaints 2015 2016: 839 complaints 2017: 705 complaints 2018: 698 complaints 2018 2019: 191 complaints 2020: 198 complaints 2021: 89 complaints 2022: 98 complaints 2022 98 2023: 68 complaints 2024: 43 complaints 2024 2025: 11 complaints
1980: 5 complaints 1980 1981: 3 complaints 1982: 2 complaints 1982 1983: 1 complaint 1986: 1 complaint 1986 1989: 3 complaints 1997: 443 complaints 1997 1998: 976 complaints 1999: 789 complaints 1999 2000: 922 complaints 2001: 721 complaints 2001 2002: 567 complaints 2003: 569 complaints 2003 2004: 1,148 complaints 2005: 975 complaints 2005 2006: 1,118 complaints 2007: 977 complaints 2007 2008: 988 complaints 2009: 1,510 complaints 2009 2010: 1,362 complaints 2011: 978 complaints 2011 2012: 907 complaints 2013: 837 complaints 2013 2014: 351 complaints 2015: 270 complaints 2015 2016: 839 complaints 2017: 705 complaints 2017 2018: 698 complaints 2019: 191 complaints 2019 2020: 198 complaints 2021: 89 complaints 2022: 98 complaints 2022 98 2023: 68 complaints 2024: 43 complaints 2025: 11 complaints 2025

2022: 98 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19805
19813
19822
19831
19861
19893
1997443
1998976
1999789
2000922
2001721
2002567
2003569
20041,148
2005975
20061,118
2007977
2008988
20091,510
20101,362
2011978
2012907
2013837
2014351
2015270
2016839
2017705
2018698
2019191
2020198
202189
202298
202368
202443
202511

Known problem areas

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

Electrical system

34% · 33 reports
CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

Hit an animal on the roadway and the airbag didn’t deploy and my car is destroyed engine light is on I could have been hurt

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-04-28

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, 2022-05-13

Also filed under Back over prevention

Engine

30% · 29 reports
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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, 2026-08-24

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, 2026-07-22

Also filed under Engine and engine cooling

Power train

24% · 24 reports
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, 2023-03-03

Engine and engine cooling

10% · 10 reports

Most commonly citing turbo/supercharger.

Show complaint excerpts

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

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-30

Fuel/propulsion system

8% · 8 reports

Safety timeline

1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2023-01-20Structure22V923000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2022 Chevrolet Malibu — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 33 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 29 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 24 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 22V923000 · Structure
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2022 Chevrolet Malibu reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2022 Chevrolet Malibu is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Chevrolet Malibu?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 34% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2022 Chevrolet Malibu have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.