CHEVROLET MALIBU 2023: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V923000

Make Model Year
CHEVROLET MALIBU 2023
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2023-01-20 2022-12-14 2022-12-14

Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC

Component: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2108

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

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.

Consequence

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

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.