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2022 Chevrolet Malibu Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 33 Electrical System complaints for the 2022 Chevrolet Malibu, 34% of its 97 total complaints for the year. No related recall is listed for this problem area. Median mileage at failure was 15,900.

Electrical System complaints
33
34% of 97
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
15,901 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

  • Owners report the vehicle getting stuck displaying a "Shift to Park" message on the dashboard even after the shifter is already in park, sometimes preventing the car from turning off.
  • Some drivers describe losing power steering and brake response while driving at highway speed, forcing them to pull over.
  • Bluetooth and infotainment connections reportedly drop repeatedly while using GPS or phone pairing, drawing attention away from the road.
  • One owner described headlights becoming inoperable while using the infotainment system, along with the connected phone getting extremely hot.
  • Owners describe unusual noises and vibration from the steering wheel along with stalling while driving or backing up.

When 2022 Chevrolet Malibu electrical complaints were filed

First complaint May 13, 2022, latest Sep 1, 2026.

2022 Chevrolet Malibu electrical system complaints: complaints filed per month3May 2022Apr 2024Aug 2024Feb 2025Jul 2025Oct 2025Feb 2026Jun 2026
33 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2022 to Sep 2026; peak Feb 2026 (3).

Electrical System recalls for the 2022 Chevrolet Malibu

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Malibu model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 2010419 (31%)
  2. 2011327 (33%)
  3. 2012407 (45%)
  4. 2013378 (45%)
  5. 201489 (25%)
  6. 201571 (26%)
  7. 2016235 (28%)
  8. 2017174 (25%)
  9. 2018198 (28%)
  10. 201963 (33%)
  11. 202058 (29%)
  12. 202129 (33%)
  13. 202233 (34%)
  14. 202312 (17%)
  15. 202417 (44%)
  16. 20254 (36%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are electrical problems in the 2022 Chevrolet Malibu?
NHTSA lists 33 Electrical System complaints for the 2022 Malibu, which is 34% of the 97 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2022 Chevrolet Malibu electrical system?
No related recall is listed in the NHTSA data for this problem area.
At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up on the 2022 Malibu?
The median mileage at failure among complaints in this area is 15,900 miles.
Did the 2022 Malibu electrical issues cause any crashes or fires?
NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 fires linked to Electrical System complaints for the 2022 Malibu, with 0 injuries reported.
Is the 2022 Malibu worse than other years for electrical complaints?
Its 34% share of complaints tied to the electrical system is close to most other model years, though 2024 (44%) and 2012/2013 (45% each) show higher shares.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.