How many transmission complaints does the 2022 Chevrolet Malibu have?

NHTSA lists 23 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2022 Malibu, which is 24% of the 97 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a transmission recall for the 2022 Chevrolet Malibu?

No. The data shows no related recalls listed for the Transmission & Powertrain problem area on the 2022 Malibu.

At what mileage do 2022 Malibu transmission problems usually occur?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 38,000 miles.

What is the most common transmission complaint on the 2022 Malibu?

Multiple owners describe a "Shift to Park" error message appearing even after the shifter is placed in park, sometimes preventing the vehicle from shutting off.

Have any crashes been linked to 2022 Malibu transmission issues?

NHTSA records 2 crashes tied to Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2022 Malibu, with 0 fires and 0 injuries reported.

2022 Chevrolet Malibu Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 23 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2022 Chevrolet Malibu, 24% of all complaints filed for that year. Median mileage at failure is 38,000. No related recall is listed for this problem area.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 23; 24% of 97
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 38,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Owners report the dashboard displaying a "Shift to Park" error even after the shifter is placed in park, sometimes preventing the vehicle from being turned off.
Some drivers describe the transmission jerking or slipping hard during acceleration and when releasing the gas pedal, in one case recurring after a full transmission replacement.
One owner reported no response from the accelerator when trying to move the vehicle, followed by sudden acceleration and a crash into a curb, with a diagnostic code pointing to a shift-related transmission fault.
A whining noise from the transmission was reported, which led to a dealer replacing the transmission, followed later by an engine overheating message tied to the turbocharger.
One owner reported the vehicle staying in auxiliary mode and refusing to power down after shifting into park.

When 2022 Chevrolet Malibu transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 3, 2023, latest Jun 28, 2026.

23 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2023 to Jun 2026; peak Jan 2025 (3).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2022 Chevrolet Malibu

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Malibu model year

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

2010132 (10%)
2011112 (11%)
201249 (5%)
201353 (6%)
201452 (15%)
201531 (11%)
2016166 (20%)
2017139 (20%)
2018170 (24%)
201966 (35%)
202058 (29%)
202128 (31%)
202223 (24%)
20238 (12%)
20245 (13%)
20251 (9%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission complaints does the 2022 Chevrolet Malibu have?: NHTSA lists 23 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2022 Malibu, which is 24% of the 97 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2022 Chevrolet Malibu?: No. The data shows no related recalls listed for the Transmission & Powertrain problem area on the 2022 Malibu.
At what mileage do 2022 Malibu transmission problems usually occur?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 38,000 miles.
What is the most common transmission complaint on the 2022 Malibu?: Multiple owners describe a "Shift to Park" error message appearing even after the shifter is placed in park, sometimes preventing the vehicle from shutting off.
Have any crashes been linked to 2022 Malibu transmission issues?: NHTSA records 2 crashes tied to Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2022 Malibu, with 0 fires and 0 injuries reported.