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2022 Chevrolet Malibu

Electrical, engine, and drivetrain issues lead 2022 Malibu owner complaints

From 81 owner reports to NHTSA, the electrical system is the most common complaint at 35%, followed closely by the engine (27%) and the power train (27%). Engine and engine cooling (9%) and the fuel/propulsion system (6%) round out the list. Most reports are about reliability rather than safety: no fires or injuries were reported, and only 3 reports involved a crash (1 electrical, 2 power train). The details below are worth a read.

Most reported areas

Electrical System safety 35%
The most reported area: 28 reports (35% of all complaints). Includes 1 crash; no fires or injuries reported.
Engine0 27%
22 reports (27%), tied with the power train as the second most reported area. No crashes, fires, or injuries reported.
Power Train safety 27%
22 reports (27%), often about hesitation or no response when accelerating. Includes 2 crashes; no fires or injuries reported.
Engine And Engine Cooling0 9%
7 reports (9%). No crashes, fires, or injuries reported.
Fuel/Propulsion System0 6%
5 reports (6%), the least common in this set. No crashes, fires, or injuries reported.

Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 81 complaints

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General information compiled from public NHTSA complaint data, for reference only — not professional advice and not reviewed by automotive experts. Verify before acting; Team AM is not responsible for decisions made from it.