2022 Chevrolet

Malibu

Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo

Chevrolet Malibu: best and worst years

Overview

Body: Midsize CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Drivetrain: Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Transmission: Automatic (variable gear ratios)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Powertrain: GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel: RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Engine & performance

HP: 160
Power to weight: 0.051 hp/lb
Axle ratio: 5.10
Cyl: 4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Aspiration: TurbochargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Start-stop system: YesEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy: 36 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG City: 29 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG Comb: 32 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel $/yr: $1,950EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
CO₂: 275 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Eco Score: 7/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Smog score: 7/10
Elec. Range: 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
SmartWay certified: Yes

Dimensions & capacity

Length: 194 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Width: 73 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Height: 57 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Wheelbase: 111 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Curb Weight: 3,126 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Pass. Vol: 102 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Cargo Vol: 16 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Overall crash rating: ★★★★★
Rollover rating: ★★★★★
Stability control (ESC): Standard
Forward-collision warning: Optional
Lane-departure warning: Optional
Recalls: 1
Owner complaints: 81
Reported injuries: 1

Feature availability

Which features come standard, cost extra, or are locked to a pricier trim arrives with the next data phase. Standard equipment shows here today.

Standard

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM21%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER20%
ENGINE17%
POWER TRAIN17%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING5%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM4%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 132 total.

Chevrolet Malibu: best and worst years

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic: 3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain: 5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance: 5 yr / 60k mi
Maintenance: 1 yr / 12k mi
EV battery: 8 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.