2022 Chevrolet Malibu: Ant infestation in blower motor
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2022 Malibu report: ant infestation in blower motor. CarComplaints.com lists 1 owner complaints, average mileage 27,000 miles.
NHTSA has 1 owner complaints for the 2022 Malibu in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11750741 (filed 07/16/2026): “Component: air conditioning – a/c hose assembly / refrigerant discharge line the air conditioning refrigerant discharge line (a/c hose assembly) appears to have been improperly designed and/or installed during manufacturing. the rubber a/c hose was routed in …”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: replace blower motor, spray disinfectant, clean air filter (1 reports). Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Opening the A/C system requires refrigerant recovery equipment, and US EPA Section 609 certification is required to service vehicle A/C for compensation. (Our assessment.)
Cost
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $600 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
Typical parts (search links, no affiliate codes)
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Sources
Estimated repair cost: Heater/A/C blower motor replacement
Average shop cost
$95
Range $50–$280 (labor)
0.5–2.0 h × $100–$139/h estimated shop labor rate
Parts not included.
Average mobile mechanic cost
$145
Range $75–$415 (labor)
Shop labor × 1.5 (mobile convenience premium)
Parts not included.
Estimates only, not a quote. Actual prices vary by vehicle, shop and location. See the estimate for your city → · About this repair and its cost
Same repair on other models: 2017 Nissan Pathfinder: Loud noise from blower fan
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