Structure:Frame And Members safety campaign
official recall record
The cited record is bound to model year 2022; no broader incidence claim is made.
- Symptom
- General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles.
- Why it matters
- The official record describes a potential crash, fire, injury, or loss-of-control consequence.
Observed complaint mileage band; not an incidence probability
Reported onset roughly 38,000–38,000 mi (median 38,000 mi).
Onset band unknown.
Based on 1 usable report (0 censored). Complaint mileage is an observed report band, not a population incidence estimate.
What to inspect
- Check the VIN for open NHTSA actions, then ask the inspector to test the named system and document the result.
Pro check: Independent pre-purchase inspection.
Mitigation
- Verify the campaign status by VIN and retain the completion receipt if the remedy was performed.
Verified 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.
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The official record describes a potential crash, fire, injury, or loss-of-control consequence.
“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. An improperly welded front impact bar may result in the front crash sensors not performing correctly, increasing the risk of injury in a crash. 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.”