CarRecallWatch- Component
- STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
- Problem
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
A front impact bar, which is part of the vehicle's frame structure, may not be fully welded to the front frame rail. This weld problem can cause the front crash sensors to not perform correctly.
If the sensors do not work as designed, the risk of injury in a crash increases. Owners should not wait to have this checked.
Dealers will inspect the right-hand and left-hand side of the motor rail for an incomplete weld. If the condition is found, GM will repurchase the vehicle. Owners can also contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and should check their VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Chevrolet Malibu | 20222023 |
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