2022 Chevrolet Malibu Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 29about this part
- Share
- 29%of 99 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 29 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2022 Chevrolet Malibu, 29% of the 99 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My car will not engage in park to turn off vehicle. When in park and try to turn car off it says place in park. Have to put car back in drive and slam it into park several times before I am able to turn car off. This is the second Chevy Malibu that I have owned that has done this my second one started after having it just a few days.”
NHTSA complaint #11645027, filed 2025-02“My shift to Park switch is malfunctioned. While in park, after I shut the engine, I am getting the shift To Park message on my dash with a beeping sound. It takes several tries of starting the car and putting the car back in drive, neutral or reverse and shifting back to park to to them message.”
NHTSA complaint #11668574, filed 2025-06“I put my car into valet mode today, and I set the code to 0000. I confirmed the code 0000. When I went to take it out of valet mode 0000 doesn't work, it says that I've entered the wrong code. I know exactly what code I put in, now I have to pay $100 or more just to have the ECM reprogrammed. No I can no longer view maps on my screen, which is a safety issue because now I have to look at my phone.”
NHTSA complaint #11603467, filed 2024-07“When car in park and I turn engine off I get a notification - !shift to park I turn car back on put in reverse and back to park turn engine off and get the same message , I do this repeatedly 3x”
NHTSA complaint #11710591, filed 2026-01“I have a shift to park warning that comes up almost every time I park. It usually does not go away until I turn off the car completely then restart it, and I still have to attempt to “park” it.”
NHTSA complaint #11742473, filed 2026-06Related service bulletins
- 11038592Oct 16, 2026PI created to guide technicians through radio restriction process
- 11037555Sep 26, 2026This PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it.
- 11037253Sep 4, 2026This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- 11036392Aug 20, 2026This Preliminary information communicates to dealer to perform a MEC reset for wireless projection issues
- 11035340Jul 21, 2026PI to help diagnose A/C concern
- 11034769Jun 23, 2026This Preliminary information communicates an issue with an OTA pending message still displayed after an OTA event and how to reset/clear the message.
- 11033719Jun 8, 2026This Preliminary information communicates to technicians to remove the pulley assembly and inspect the drive chain and pulley surfaces.
- 11033725Jun 5, 2026This PI addresses leaks from the case half and provides repair direction to dealer technicians
- 11033723Jun 3, 2026PIP6032B provides diagnostic direction for dealers when encountering transmission leaks
- 11033150May 27, 2026This preliminary information is to inform technicians and customers that the voice command will be inoperative when trying to open applications. Engineering is investigating and…
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | 42% |
| 2024 | 9 | 20% |
| 2023 | 14 | 19% |
| 2022 | 29 | 29% |
| 2021 | 31 | 34% |
| 2020 | 46 | 23% |
| 2019 | 37 | 19% |
| 2018 | 153 | 22% |
| 2017 | 148 | 21% |
| 2016 | 177 | 21% |
| 2015 | 35 | 13% |
| 2014 | 54 | 15% |
| 2013 | 89 | 11% |
| 2012 | 62 | 7% |
| 2011 | 75 | 8% |
| 2010 | 87 | 6% |
| 2009 | 75 | 5% |
| 2008 | 52 | 5% |
| 2007 | 18 | 2% |
| 2006 | 28 | 3% |
| 2005 | 35 | 4% |
| 2004 | 21 | 2% |
| 2003 | 16 | 3% |
| 2002 | 21 | 4% |
| 2001 | 20 | 3% |
| 2000 | 17 | 2% |
| 1999 | 18 | 2% |
| 1998 | 22 | 2% |
| 1997 | 13 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2022 Chevrolet Malibu
33 complaintsEngine
29 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
24 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2022 Chevrolet Malibu
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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