NHTSA 22V923000
Structure › Frame And Members
- Report received by NHTSA
- December 14, 2022
- Owner notification
- January 20, 2023
- Recall initiated by
- Manufacturer
- Units potentially affected
- 2,108 (whole campaign)
- Model names in the NHTSA record
- MALIBU
Defect summary
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The front impact bar, a structural portion of the vehicle frame, may not be properly welded to the front frame rail.
Safety risk
An improperly welded front impact bar may result in the front crash sensors not performing correctly, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
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.
Notes in the NHTSA record
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Source: NHTSA recall 22V923000, filed by General Motors, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov