Recall 22V923 covers 2,108 2022-2023 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles for improper front impact bar welds. Dealers inspect for free, and GM repurchases vehicles with incomplete welds.
Chevrolet is recalling 2,108 2022-2023 Malibu sedans because some front impact bars, a structural part of the vehicle frame, were not properly welded to the front frame rail. The weld problem can keep front crash sensors from performing correctly in a crash, increasing injury risk, and Chevrolet dealers will complete the repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The front impact bar on the 2022-2023 Chevrolet Malibu is a structural bar at the front of the frame. It is welded to the front frame rail, also called the front motor rail, so crash loads can move through the structure as designed. In normal use, that welded connection helps the front of the car keep its intended strength and shape in a frontal impact.
On affected Malibus, the front frame rail outer panel was cut 10 millimeters shorter than intended after the supplier loaded the sheet metal blank incorrectly. Because that rail was too short, the front impact bar was not welded properly to the front frame rail. The problem is in the body structure, not a wear item an owner maintains or replaces during routine service.
There is no warning sign before failure. Owners should not expect a noise, warning light, or handling change to identify the incomplete weld.
Who's affected?
Both model years use the same front motor rail component in this recall.
| 2022 Chevrolet Malibu | body or structural component |
|---|---|
| 2023 Chevrolet Malibu | body or structural component |
| Units affected | 2,108 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific sedan is included.
What's the safety risk?
An improperly welded front impact bar can keep the front crash sensors from performing correctly, which increases the risk of injury in a crash. There is no warning sign listed for owners to rely on, so use the VIN result to confirm whether this Malibu is included and schedule the dealer inspection. Repair is free at any franchised Chevrolet dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2022-2023 Chevrolet Malibu is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Chevrolet dealer to schedule the free motor-rail inspection that checks the front impact bar weld and front crash sensor structure.
- Bring the recall notice if Chevrolet mailed one. If not, reference recall number 22V923 when you call.
- Ask Chevrolet customer service or the dealer what happens next if the incomplete weld is found; the remedy calls for GM to repurchase the vehicle.
- Drive cautiously until the dealer completes the inspection. Leave extra following distance and avoid hard impacts to the front of the vehicle.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Chevrolet technician inspects the right-hand and left-hand motor rail for an incomplete weld where the front impact bar attaches to the front frame rail. The recall inspection is free. If the incomplete weld is found, GM will repurchase the vehicle rather than repair that structure. Chevrolet is not offering a separate reimbursement process for this campaign because GM says owners would not have known about the incomplete weld before the recall.
| Reimbursement | No separate reimbursement |
|---|
Timeline
| December 14, 2022 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| December 14, 2022 | Dealer notification began |
| December 14, 2022 | Dealer notification ended |
| January 20, 2023 | Owner notification mailed |
| February 6, 2023 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| February 6, 2023 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 22V923?
Recall 22V923 covers 2,108 2022-2023 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles with a front impact bar that was not properly welded to the front frame rail. That defect affects front crash sensor performance and increases injury risk in a crash. Chevrolet dealers will inspect the welds for free.
What should I do if my 2022-2023 Chevrolet Malibu is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Malibu is included in recall 22V923. If it is, contact a franchised Chevrolet dealer and schedule the motor rail weld inspection. Reference recall number 22V923 when you call. If the incomplete weld is found, GM will repurchase the vehicle.
Does the recall inspection cost anything?
No. Federal recall law requires the recall remedy to be provided at no cost. Chevrolet dealers will inspect the right-hand and left-hand motor rail welds free of charge, and GM will repurchase the vehicle if the recalled weld condition is found.
What is the safety risk in recall 22V923?
The safety risk is reduced crash sensor performance in a front impact. The front impact bar is part of the vehicle structure, and an incomplete weld interferes with how the crash sensors perform, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
What if I bought my Chevrolet Malibu used?
The free recall remedy still applies. Federal recall law follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your Malibu is included, then call a franchised Chevrolet dealer or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 with recall number 22V923.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/22V923000 |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet customer service | 1-800-222-1020 |
| NHTSA recall # | 22V923 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 22V923000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Misc. Document (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 20, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →