GM recalls 2022 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles with improperly welded front impact bars that could cause crash sensors to malfunction, increasing injury risk. Owners must contact GM for repurchase if issue found.
An improperly welded front impact bar may result in the front crash sensors not performing correctly, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
GM is recalling certain 2022 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles because the front impact bar may not be properly welded. This could cause crash sensors to fail during a collision, potentially increasing injury risk. Affected vehicles were notified by mail in January 2023. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80795-chevrolet-malibu-2022-recall-front-crash-sensors-may-fail-in.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80795-chevrolet-malibu-2022-recall-front-crash-sensors-may-fail-in · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #22V923000
“Chevrolet Malibu 2022 Recall: Front Crash Sensors May Fail in Collision.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80795-chevrolet-malibu-2022-recall-front-crash-sensors-may-fail-in. Based on NHTSA recall 22V923000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V923000).
The front impact bar is a structural component that connects to the vehicle frame. If not properly welded, it may cause crash sensors to malfunction during a collision, potentially failing to deploy safety systems.
Owners of 2022 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles with improperly welded front impact bars are affected. Drivers and passengers in these vehicles face increased injury risk during collisions.
Check if your 2022 Chevrolet Malibu has an incomplete weld on the front impact bar. The issue was first identified in January 2023 and affects vehicles with improper welding.
Call 1-800-222-1020 to confirm if your vehicle needs repurchase due to improper welding.
Dealers will inspect your vehicle's motor rail for incomplete welds on the front impact bar.
Dealers will inspect the right-hand and left-hand side of the vehicle's motor rail for an incomplete weld. If the condition is found, the vehicle will be repurchased by GM. Owner notification letters were mailed January 20, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.
The front impact bar may not be properly welded, which could cause crash sensors to malfunction during a collision.
Your vehicle is affected if it was manufactured in 2022 and has an incomplete weld on the front impact bar, as notified by GM in January 2023.
Dealers will inspect your vehicle for incomplete welds. If found, GM will repurchase your vehicle.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Chevrolet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 22V923000 — Chevrolet Chevrolet Hello, I own a Chevrolet that is covered by recall 22V923000 from Chevrolet. The official recall notice states: Dealers will inspect the right-hand and left-hand side of the vehicle's motor rail for an incomplete weld. If the condition is found, the vehicle will be repurchased by GM. Owner notification letters were mailed January 20, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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