Worst 2022 Chevrolet Malibu Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
POWER TRAIN
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2022 Chevrolet Malibu.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 26 | 1 | — | 15,900 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 25 | 1 | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN | 21 | 2 | — | 38,655 mi | |
| ENGINE | 16 | — | — | 80,674 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 5 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS | 4 | 2 | — | 90,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 3 | — | — | 61,719 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 3 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 | — | — | 1,900 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING | 2 | — | — | 29,901 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: AUTOMATIC SYSTEM BRAKING | 1 | — | — | 1,900 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER | 1 | — | — | 110,022 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 | — | — | 42,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 | — | — | 29,901 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 | — | — | 62,000 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 1 | — | — | 58,000 mi | |
| WHEELS | 1 | — | — | — |
Recalls for 2022 Chevrolet Malibu
1 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~2,108 vehicles.
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.
Other Chevrolet Malibu Years
Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Malibu reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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