2022 Chevrolet Malibu problems, complaints & recalls
Far fewerRising
NHTSA has received 94 owner complaints about the 2022 Chevrolet Malibu, or 20.1 per year on the road — far fewer complaints than typical for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 0.48, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 92 model-year 2022 vehicles we track, it ranks #41 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Chevrolet models its rate is 56% lower; against other Midsize sedans it is 50% lower.
Counts are normalized by time on the road, not by sales volume: a popular model generates more reports than a rare one, and complaints are not verified individually. How we count
Complaints filed between 2022-05-13 and 2026-09-01. Median delay from incident to filing: 11 days.
94Complaints
20.1Complaints per year on the road
0.48Complaint index vs. all tracked vehicles
1Recalls
4.3%Share involving a crash or fire
47Last 12 months
Analysis
The previous model year (2021) drew 15.5 complaints per year, fewer than this one. The following model year (2023) drew 18.5 per year, fewer than this one. In its first two years on the road the 2022 model collected 7 complaints, 91% lower than the average vehicle of the same model year.
The most common problem area is Engine (36.2% of complaints), followed by Interior & equipment (20.2%) and Transmission / powertrain (18.1%). Engine complaints are 1.6 times as common here as across all tracked vehicles. Within Engine reports, owners most often mention “turbocharger”, “engine power”, “reduced”, “special coverage” and “check engine”. 4 reports (4.3%) describe a crash or fire; owners mention 1 injury and 0 deaths.
Half of the reported incidents happened within 41 months of the model year's start; the busiest period was years three to five (61% of incidents). In the last 12 months 47 new complaints were filed, versus 23 in the 12 months before — the pace is rising.
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for this model year. 1% of the complaints fall in component areas that a recall addresses.
Complaint index
vs. all tracked vehicles0.48
vs. other Chevrolet models0.44
vs. other 2022 models0.51
vs. other Midsize sedans0.5
Complaints in first 2 years on the road · vs. same-year average (7)0.09
While the vehicle was in motion, it unexpectedly shut down, resulting in a sudden loss of power. No warning lights, alerts, or malfunction indicators were displayed prior to or during the shutdown.
Interior & equipment · 2025-12-17 · ODI 11705743 · Crash
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while her son was driving on an off-ramp at 20 MPH, he rear-ended the vehicle in front where it was brought to a stop. No air bags were deployed. No warning light was illuminated.
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.
Electrical · 2026-09-01 · ODI 11761214
The car started giving warnings on the dash "SHIFT TO PARK" even though the shifter is in park. When it happens you can not shut the car off fully causing the battery to drain, you also can not lock the vehicle.
Interior & equipment · 2026-09-01 · ODI 11761353
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.
Engine · 2026-08-24 · ODI 11759251
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS Campaign 22V923000 · 2022-12-14
Summary: 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.
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 Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.
No NHTSA investigation covers the tracked model years.
Frequently asked questions
How many complaints were filed for the 2022 Chevrolet Malibu?
94 complaints were filed with NHTSA for the 2022 Chevrolet Malibu, or about 20.1 per year on the road.
What is the most common problem reported for the 2022 Chevrolet Malibu?
The most common category is Engine, accounting for 36.2% of complaints.
Does the 2022 Chevrolet Malibu have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall(s) for this model year.
Is the 2022 Chevrolet Malibu still generating complaints?
In the last 12 months 47 new complaints were filed, versus 23 in the 12 months before — the pace is rising.
How does the 2022 Chevrolet Malibu compare with similar vehicles?
NHTSA has received 94 owner complaints about the 2022 Chevrolet Malibu, or 20.1 per year on the road — far fewer complaints than typical for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 0.48, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 92 model-year 2022 vehicles we track, it ranks #41 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Chevrolet models its rate is 56% lower; against other Midsize sedans it is 50% lower.