2022 Chevrolet Malibu
Common Problems
Ranked from 52 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
4 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
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Engine Power Reduction Due to Turbocharger Failure
31complaintsHigh severityEngineThe turbocharger system fails, leading to reduced engine power and the check engine light being illuminated.
$1,200–$2,800est. turbocharger replacement · 4–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 2
Shift to Park Malfunction
21complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe vehicle does not recognize the 'Park' position, preventing it from shutting off properly and requiring multiple attempts to turn off the engine.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 3
Electrical System Issues
6complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe vehicle frequently displays messages such as 'Shift to Park' or 'Engine Overheating', indicating electrical system malfunctions.
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Engine Performance Issues
3complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine light comes on intermittently, and the engine experiences reduced power and stalling, affecting overall vehicle performance.
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.