2022 Chevrolet Malibu: Power Train complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 24 owner complaints for the 2022 Chevrolet Malibu that list the power train component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11771677 (filed 10/16/2026): “When i come to a roundabout i tap on the gas pedal to inch up the car would shudder then i would start going. this only happens at low speeds.…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11747026 (filed 06/28/2026): “Check engine light came on and vehicle was slow to accelerate intermittently. often slow to take off at a stop light. safety concerns of being rear end due to slow take off. took vehicle to chevy dealer for review and they indicated and show a picture of the turbo booster being broken. per dealer…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11737070 (filed 05/11/2026): “My cars check engine light keeps coming on and the first time it came on with an engine under boost failure and i took it to a 3rd party shop to get fixed and they had to replace the turbo charger. i paid $2500.00 for that. 2 weeks later the same light came on and they had to replace it again. well…”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Diagnosis needs a scan tool; repair or replacement needs a lift, transmission jack and the manufacturer's fluid fill/relearn procedure. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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