2022 Chevrolet Malibu Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 36 engine complaints for the 2022 Chevrolet Malibu, 37% of all complaints filed for this model year, with a median failure mileage of 73,000 miles. No related recall is listed for this engine issue in the data provided.
- Engine complaints
- 36
- 37% of 97
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 73,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Vehicle unexpectedly decelerates and enters limp mode at highway speeds, sometimes triggering a turbocharger underboost code (P0299).
- Owners report the turbocharger itself failing, often diagnosed after repeated "Engine Power Reduced" or "Engine Overheating" warnings.
- Check engine light comes on intermittently and the vehicle stalls at around 50 MPH before restarting.
- Accelerator pedal is depressed but the car fails to accelerate as intended, accompanied by a reduced power warning.
- Some owners describe a whining transmission noise followed by an overheating message that was later traced to turbocharger failure.
- Repeated check-engine warnings persist even after dealer repair attempts, according to owner accounts.
When 2022 Chevrolet Malibu engine complaints were filed
First complaint Jul 15, 2023, latest Sep 1, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2022 Chevrolet Malibu
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by Malibu model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are engine problems on the 2022 Chevrolet Malibu?
- NHTSA lists 36 engine complaints for the 2022 Malibu, which is 37% of all 97 complaints filed for the model year.
- At what mileage do 2022 Malibu engine problems tend to show up?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 73,000 miles.
- Is there a recall for the 2022 Chevrolet Malibu engine?
- The data provided lists no related recall tied to this engine complaint category.
- Do the engine complaints involve crashes or fires?
- No. NHTSA records show 0 crashes and 0 fires among the reported engine complaints for this model year.
- How does 2022 compare to other Malibu years for engine complaints?
- The 37% share of complaints tied to the engine in 2022 is similar to 2019 (37%) and 2020 (35%), but lower than 2016-2018, which ranged from 45% to 49%.