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Spot recall, complaint, investigation, and fuel-cost differences before you trust the listing. No VIN required to start.

Vehicle A

Gasoline · 26 combined MPG · Front-Wheel Drive

Vehicle B

Gasoline · 26 combined MPG · Front-Wheel Drive

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More recall homework

2021 Chevrolet Malibu

has more recalls listed.

More complaint activity

2022 Chevrolet Malibu

has more complaint records.

Open investigation signals

Similar activity

Open investigation counts are similar.

Lower estimated fuel cost

2021 Chevrolet Malibu

may cost less to fuel.

Short answer: Malibu needs more recall homework, Malibu has more complaint activity, Malibu has more severity reports and Malibu has the lower fuel-cost estimate. Confirm the exact VIN before buying.

Public-record comparison

Rows show model-year records, not exact VIN status.

Record 2022 Chevrolet Malibu 2021 Chevrolet Malibu Difference
Total recalls 1 2 Malibu has 1 more recalls
Total complaints 79 74 Malibu has 5 more complaints
Crash / Fire / Injury / Death reports 4 / 0 / 1 / 0 0 / 1 / 1 / 0 Malibu has 3 more severity reports
Defect investigations 0 0 Similar
Open investigations 0 0 Similar
Manufacturer communications 621 690 Malibu has 69 more communications
Recall completion reports 8 16 Malibu has 8 more reports
Warranty programs 2 1 Malibu has 1 more warranty programs
Service campaigns 3 3 Similar
Software notices 3 3 Similar
Canadian recall records 0 0 Similar
Latest recall Dec 14, 2022 May 19, 2022 Malibu has newer activity
Latest complaint May 26, 2026 May 18, 2026 Malibu has newer activity
Top complaint categories Top 3
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Electrical System
  • Engine
  • Power Train
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Electrical System
 Different
Fuel type Gasoline Gasoline Same
Efficiency 26 combined MPG 26 combined MPG Same
Estimated annual fuel cost 15,000 miles / year $2,650 $2,300 Malibu about $350 less
Safety-rating records 1 1 Similar

Practical next steps

What to ask each seller

2022 Chevrolet Malibu

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Do you have repair orders for listed recall work?
  • Has the vehicle had unknown or other and electrical system repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

2021 Chevrolet Malibu

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Do you have repair orders for listed recall work?
  • Has the vehicle had power train and unknown or other repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

What to inspect first

2022 Chevrolet Malibu

  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior
  • Electrical System: warning lights, screens, battery drain, accessories
  • Engine: stalling, rough idle, oil use, warning lights

2021 Chevrolet Malibu

  • Power Train: shifting, hesitation, driveline noise, leaks
  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior
  • Electrical System: warning lights, screens, battery drain, accessories

Always get an independent mechanic inspection.

Do not buy on model-year data alone.

Confirm the exact VIN before purchase and check for new updates.

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