3 complaints reported

2022 Chevrolet Malibu Engine

Owner-reported problems and safety issues filed with NHTSA. Review common failures, severity levels, and complaint trends over time.

Reports
3
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0

Complaint Timeline

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Sep 2026

Turbo waste gate failed at under 66,000 miles, that’s just was soon after warranty expired at 60,000-5years GM recalled a select group for turbos for this year. This turbo on the 1.5L cars, falls and should be replaced on all models.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2022 CHEVROLET MALIBU, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Jan 2025
Jun 2026

so ive been having issue's with my 2022 chevy malibu the check engine light has been on and i got it looked at twice both saying its my turbo i looked up online and in detail recalls and other websites on chevy's and the 2018 and 2022 malibu's are recalled for there turbo chargers and says GM has a recall im at like 66k miles and it says reduced engine power and my light is staying on please help me with this i dont have the money im pay check to pay check and 2,200 is alot i would very much appricate it and i would tell a friend and give great reviews i dont know if i can make it happen alone again thank you have a good one

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2022 CHEVROLET MALIBU, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Jan 2026
Dec 2025

Check engine light came on. Took car to Autozone and O'Reilly's to be given the same P0299 code which is a failed turbocharger. Reduced engine power, car goes into limp mode. GM has issued a special coverage program for 2022 Chevy Malibu as of Nov 2025 but for some reason my car is not covered!!

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2022 CHEVROLET MALIBU, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Oct 2025

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Quick Summary

The 2022 Chevrolet Malibu has 3 Engine complaints on file. Review the timeline above for detailed owner experiences.