2022 Chevrolet Malibu
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2022 Chevrolet Malibu is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 12 on record.
2022 Chevrolet Malibu at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2022 Chevrolet Malibu recalls 1
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.
Fix: 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.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
2022 Chevrolet Malibu common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 98 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2022 Chevrolet Malibu safety ratings
Rollover risk: 10.3% — NHTSA's estimated chance of rollover in a single-vehicle crash (dynamic test: no tip).
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2022 Chevrolet Malibu 4 DR FWD. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.
2022 Chevrolet Malibu MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2022 Chevrolet Malibu costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
Dimensions & weight
Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2022 Chevrolet Malibu — ranges cover the 2 body / drivetrain versions on record. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 631
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 631.
PI created to guide technicians through radio restriction process
Bulletin PIC6626B · Oct 2026This PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it.
Bulletin PIT5698F · Sep 2026This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
Bulletin PIP4902W · Sep 2026This Preliminary information communicates to dealer to perform a MEC reset for wireless projection issues
Bulletin PIC6551C · Aug 2026PI to help diagnose A/C concern
Bulletin PIT5099J · Jul 2026This Preliminary information communicates an issue with an OTA pending message still displayed after an OTA event and how to reset/clear the message.
Bulletin PIT5966F · Jun 2026This Preliminary information communicates to technicians to remove the pulley assembly and inspect the drive chain and pulley surfaces.
Bulletin PIP6033B · Jun 2026This PI addresses leaks from the case half and provides repair direction to dealer technicians
Bulletin PIP6031E · Jun 2026PIP6032B provides diagnostic direction for dealers when encountering transmission leaks
Bulletin PIP6032C · Jun 2026This preliminary information is to inform technicians and customers that the voice command will be inoperative when trying to open applications. Engineering is investigating and this PI will be converted to a bulletin when a repair is available.
Bulletin PIT6519 · May 2026Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the MALIBU FWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
Canadian recalls 1
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2022 Chevrolet Malibu. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.
Structure
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…
Transport Canada #2022711 · Dec 2022Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.
About the Chevrolet Malibu
The Chevrolet Malibu is a mid-size car manufactured and marketed by Chevrolet from 1964 to 1983 and from 1997 to 2025. The Malibu began as a trim-level of the Chevrolet Chevelle before becoming its own model line in 1978. Originally a rear-wheel-drive intermediate, General Motors revived the Malibu nameplate as a front-wheel-drive car in 1997.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.
2022 Chevrolet Malibu trims & engines on record
2022 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles on record
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