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US recalls (1)
Structure: frame and members
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 and remedy
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.
Canadian recalls (1)
Show 1 Canadian recall
Structure
2022-12-14 · campaign 2022-711 · 3 vehicles
Issue:
On a small number of vehicles, the front bumper impact bar may not be welded correctly. As a result, the front crash sensors may not work properly. This could cause the airbag system not to work properly in a crash.
Safety Risk:
Airbags that do not work properly could create an increased risk of injury in a crash.
Corrective Actions:
General Motors will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect the welds on the front bumper impact bar.
Owner complaints (99)
Owners filed 99 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Chevrolet Malibu (4 crashes, 1 injuries reported). Among 40 model years of this model, it ranks #25 for the most complaints (median 443).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Electrical system | 33 | |
| Engine | 29 | |
| Unknown or other | 29 | |
| Power train | 24 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 10 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 8 | |
| Service brakes | 5 | |
| Air bags | 4 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2022 Chevrolet Malibu.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2022 Chevrolet Malibu 4 DR FWD | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2022 Chevrolet Malibu version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Malibu 1.5 L Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 29 | 36 | 32 | $2,100 |
| Malibu 2.0 L Automatic 9-spd | 22 | 33 | 26 | $3,150 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.