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 14 Oct 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.