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NHTSA Recall 22V923000: Frame and members (structure)

General Motors, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,108 vehicles. It affects 2022–2023 Chevrolet Malibu.

2,108
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2023
owners notified (January 20)
NHTSA campaign22V923000
ComponentSTRUCTURE › FRAME AND MEMBERS
Report receivedDecember 14, 2022
Owner notificationJanuary 20, 2023
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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

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.

Vehicles covered by recall 22V923000

Make and modelModel years
Chevrolet Malibu2022, 2023

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.