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2022 Chevrolet Malibu: recalls and problems

1 recall and 97 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is electrical system.

1recalls
97complaints
4crashes reported
0fires reported
1injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Electrical System30 · 31%
  • Unknown Or Other29 · 30%
  • Engine29 · 30%
  • Power Train23 · 24%
  • Engine And Engine Cooling10 · 10%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System7 · 7%
  • Service Brakes5 · 5%
  • Vehicle Speed Control4 · 4%
  • Fuel System (Gasoline)2 · 2%
  • Wheels2 · 2%

What owners report

Seats

The contact owns a 2022 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, while adjusting the front driver's seat, the seat adjuster failed to operate as intended. the front driver's seat failed to move backwards. the contact stated that it was a known failure with the vehicle. the manufacturer was contacted by phone and made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 104,000.

Fuel/Propulsion System

Driving along the highway the cel light came on followed by reduced engine power warning. vehicle abruptly slowed down to 35mph (limp mode). were there to be another vehicle behind me, they would have to do emergency braking. my vehicle would not start after pulling over to the shoulder. a tow truck was dispatched, and after diagnosis from the service center; the fuel pump module was found to be defective.

Service Brakes

While driving my 2022 chevrolet malibu on the freeway, i experienced a loss of braking. this created a serious safety hazard because i was unable to stop the vehicle normally. the vehicle had previously displayed a check-engine warning. i brought the vehicle to the chevrolet dealer. the dealer is requesting approximately 4,000 for repairs and has refused to perform the turbo-related recall/special coverage repair unl

Electrical System,Vehicle Speed Control,Service Brakes

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. on a seperate occasion my brakes failed, causing the car to jerk abruptly in traffic, thankfully i was able to pull over. some times the car will limit my speed

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2022 Chevrolet Malibu 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Malibu. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.