Used 2022 Chevrolet Malibu
- Price: $15,495
- Mileage: 143,450 miles
- Location: Monroeville, PA
- VIN: 1G1ZD5ST3NF152125
Used 2022 Chevrolet Malibu for sale in Monroeville, PA — $15,495, 143,450 miles. The Malibu is a comfortable, quiet midsize sedan and Chevrolet's last car of its kind. Buy Here Pay Here financing available. See photos and details, and get pre-approved online.
About the 2022 Chevrolet Malibu
2022 Chevrolet Malibu at a glance
The 2022 Malibu drops the base L trim and adds a standard electronic parking brake. It is the last year of the 250-hp 2.0L turbo and the Premier trim; the 1.5L turbo with CVT (about 29/36 mpg) continues. Some 2022-2023 cars were recalled for a possibly incomplete front structural weld, so check the VIN.
- Engines: 1.5 liter turbo I4 160 hp 184 lb ft; 2.0 liter turbo I4 250 hp 260 lb ft
- Transmissions: CVT 1.5T; 9 speed automatic 2.0T
- Drivetrain: Front wheel drive
- Body style: 4 door sedan
What changed:
- Base l trim dropped
- Electronic parking brake standard
- Last year of the 2.0 liter turbo and premier
What to inspect: Open recalls by VIN; Exact engine and transmission by VIN; Front impact bar weld recall completion; 1.5 liter turbo hesitation and codes; Engine stop start operation; Infotainment and smartphone integration; Driver assistance sensors if equipped; Suspension and tires; Brakes; Fleet or rental history check; Maintenance history.
Known issues to check on a 2022 Chevrolet Malibu
- 1.5L Turbo Engine Inspection (2016-2025) (2016–2025)
The 1.5L turbo is the most common Malibu engine. Check for hesitation, misfires, coolant loss and warning lights, and confirm on-time oil changes with the correct oil. Some 2018 cars were recalled for engine-control software that could disable the fuel injectors (19V-642).
What to do: Road test, scan for codes and review oil-change records on any 1.5L turbo Malibu. - CVT Operation and Service (2019-2025) (2019–2025)
From 2019 the 1.5L turbo is paired with a continuously variable transmission. Check for shudder, slipping, whining or delayed engagement and ask for fluid-service records, especially on high-mileage or former rental cars.
What to do: Test drive from a stop and up hills, and ask for transmission service records. - 2022-2023 Front Structure Weld and 2023-2025 Rearview Camera Recalls (2022–2025)
Recall 22V-923 covers some 2022-2023 Malibus whose front impact bar may not be properly welded to the frame rail; GM inspects the welds and repurchases cars found with the condition. A 2026 recall (26V-212) covers certain 2023-2025 Malibus whose rearview camera image may be distorted or blank.
What to do: Run the VIN and confirm the status of both recalls before purchase. - Hybrid and Generation/Configuration Disambiguation (2011–2025)
Malibu engines and transmissions vary widely: 2.4L/V6 (2011-2012), 2.5L, eAssist or 2.0L turbo (2013-2015), and 1.5L turbo, 2.0L turbo or 1.8L Hybrid (2016-2019). The 2016 Malibu Limited is the older generation. Hybrid models use a battery pack and electronic transmission that should be checked for warnings and service history.
What to do: Confirm the generation, engine and transmission by VIN; on a Hybrid, scan the hybrid system.
Recall applicability varies by model year, production date, engine, transmission and VIN. Check the VIN for current open recalls and completed remedies.
Chevrolet Malibu research: recalls, reliability and buyer's guide