2023 Chevrolet Malibu · Body & structure
Body or structural component may fail
The front impact bar, a structural portion of the vehicle frame, may not be properly welded to the front frame rail.
What the reviewed source says
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NHTSA campaign 22V923000 includes certain 2022 to 2023 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. 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.
Words owners may use
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Symptoms in the pattern
- A body or structural part may feel loose, make noise or detach, although warning signs are not guaranteed
- An open campaign appears when the complete VIN is checked
- Some recalled vehicles may show no advance warning before the component fails
Vehicles and scope
- 2022 to 2023 Chevrolet Malibu
- NHTSA campaign 22V923000
- The manufacturer filing lists 2,108 potentially affected units across the complete campaign.
- VIN eligibility determines whether this recall applies to an individual vehicle
Manufacturer position
What the official procedure directs
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.
Safety recall eligibility is based on the VIN and campaign scope, not ordinary warranty mileage. Check the complete VIN even when the vehicle is outside its original warranty.
Original evidence
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Repair paths and safe checks
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Use the official recall 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.
Do not buy parts from the campaign description alone. VIN scope, superseded remedies and parts availability can change.
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Enter the 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup and ask the manufacturer or an authorised dealer to confirm whether the campaign is open for this vehicle.
A year, make and model match does not prove that every vehicle is included. The VIN result controls eligibility.
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