2022 Chevrolet Malibu problems and complaints
Owners have filed 98 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Chevrolet Malibu. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (33), Unknown Or Other (29), Engine (29).
Key takeaways
- 98 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 4 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 1 reported injury.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 33 | 34% |
| Unknown Or Other | 29 | 30% |
| Engine | 29 | 30% |
| Power Train | 23 | 23% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 10 | 10% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 8 | 8% |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 6% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 4% |
| Air Bags | 4 | 4% |
| Structure | 2 | 2% |
| Fuel System | 2 | 2% |
| Gasoline | 2 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Chevrolet Malibu 4 DR FWD | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System,structure,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-09-28
My Malibu has numerous electrical problems. Often involving the start stop feature. The door locks have locked and unlocked themselves The engine and battery warning light will come on but we don't know why. A metal piece of the front frame broke off and went through the condenser. I had to have the car towed cau...
Seats - filed 2026-09-21
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 wa...
Fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-09-03
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...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.