This service bulletin provides service procedure information to correct a customer concern of Shift to Park Displayed on DIC When Vehicle is in- Park, No Start - DTC B000A Set.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2022 Chevrolet Malibu powertrain problems
severe 21 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $2,500 · see powertrain across all vehicles →
Complaints
21
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$2,500
2crashes
When does it fail?
Of the 21 powertrain complaints filed for the 2022 Chevrolet Malibu, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 25,000-50,000 mi.
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Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
Powertrain accounts for 26% of all owner complaints filed against this vehicle, across 3 categories tracked.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering powertrain on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel that may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗This Preliminary information communicates diagnostic aids for a surge or fishbite concern
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗This service bulletin provides a repair procedure to correct a customer concern of start/stop inoperative, MIL illuminated w/DTC P2797.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗This Preliminary information communicates information on what dealer technicians should due if they encounter a broken chain on a CVT transmission
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
The failure pattern owners describe
The "Shift to Park" defect dominates complaints: the transmission control module fails to register the park position even after the shifter is physically moved into park. The vehicle displays a "Shift to Park" error, stays powered on, and won't shut off. Owners must cycle the shifter or restart repeatedly to clear the error. This happens intermittently at first (28,000–40,000 miles) then becomes frequent. GM issued technical bulletins (TSB 19-NA-206, TSB PIT5616A) acknowledging the defect, but dealers often refuse warranty work, claim warranty expiration despite vehicles being under mileage limits, or demand diagnostic fees upfront.
Beyond Shift to Park, owners report oil pump failure with discontinued replacement parts, turbo underboost causing sudden limp mode and near-collisions, and transmission shift faults (code P0826) where the vehicle doesn't respond to accelerator input then suddenly lurches forward. One owner had a transmission replaced only to have the replacement exhibit identical jerking and slipping. Engine power reduction with code P0299 and rough idle persist after multiple dealership attempts to fix it.
Safety concerns run through the reports: vehicles becoming immobilized in parking lots, loss of power on highways, transmission failures causing uncontrolled movement, and airbag non-deployment after impact.
Same Chevrolet Malibu powertrain reports on nearby years: 2019 · 2020 · 2021
Failure modes owners describe
Shift to Park Error—Transmission Does Not Register Park Position
The transmission control module fails to recognize or confirm the park position even after the shifter is physically moved into park. The dashboard displays a 'Shift to Park' error message, the vehicle remains powered on, and the engine will not shut off. Owners must repeatedly cycle the shifter or restart the vehicle to resolve the issue. The problem is intermittent in early occurrences but becomes more frequent over time. GM has issued technical service bulletins (TSB 19-NA-206, TSB PIT5616A) acknowledging this defect, but dealers often refuse warranty coverage or claim expired warranty despite vehicles being well under mileage and warranty limits.
When: Approximately 28,000–50,000 miles; often appears early (28k–40k) but occurs across the warranty period
Symptoms owners cite: Dashboard 'Shift to Park' message displayed when shifter is in park; Vehicle will not shut off when shifter is in park; Requires multiple shifter cycles or vehicle restarts to clear error; Beeping sound accompanying the error; Problem occurs intermittently at first, then becomes more frequent; Vehicle remains in auxiliary/powered-on mode
Codes mentioned: Shift to Park error message
Repairs/costs cited: Dealerships have diagnosed faulty gear shifter requiring replacement; some owners report paying diagnostic fees ($370 noted) before warranty repair is allowed; one owner paid extended warranty deductible to resolve issue
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: GM issued TSB 19-NA-206 and TSB PIT5616A; extended coverage programs exist but are not consistently applied; GM acknowledges the defect but refuses warranty coverage for many vehicles citing mileage or warranty expiration; dealers refer customers to NHTSA for assistance
Oil Pump Failure
The oil pump fails, triggering multiple electrical malfunctions and reduced engine power while driving. Dealership confirmed the failure, but the replacement part has been discontinued by the manufacturer, leaving the vehicle unrepaired for over a month. The engine could experience catastrophic failure due to loss of oil circulation.
When: No specific mileage stated
Symptoms owners cite: Engine revving up at stops prior to failure; Check engine light illumination on day of service appointment; Engine power reduction while driving on highway; Multiple electrical malfunctions; Risk of catastrophic engine failure
Codes mentioned: Check engine light
Repairs/costs cited: Dealership confirmed oil pump as primary failure; replacement part is discontinued; vehicle remains unrepaired
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Part discontinued; no solution provided
Turbo Underboost—Limp Mode and Loss of Power
The turbocharger fails to deliver adequate boost pressure, causing the vehicle to enter limp mode and lose engine power without warning. The check engine light illuminates with diagnostic code P0299. Owners report replacing turbo-related sensors without resolution, indicating a turbo hardware failure rather than a sensor issue.
When: One complaint at 102,664 miles on a used 2022; another reports turbo malfunction with engine light
Symptoms owners cite: Loss of engine power while driving (nearly caused rear-end collision on highway); Check engine light illumination; Engine enters limp mode; Vehicle behaves as if it has lost all power
Codes mentioned: P0299 (turbo underboost)
Repairs/costs cited: Owner replaced all sensors that interact with turbo but problem persists; indicates turbo hardware failure; no dealer repair documented
Transmission Shift Fault—Delayed or No Response to Acceleration
The transmission fails to respond to accelerator input or delays response, then suddenly engages with excessive force. One complaint documents a transmission fault code P0826 (shift up/down failure) after the vehicle failed to accelerate during a parking lot exit, then suddenly took off and hit a curb with force. Another complaint describes jerking and slipping during acceleration and deceleration, including a case where an original transmission was replaced but the replacement transmission exhibits the same symptoms.
When: One at approximately 44,000 miles; another involves replaced transmission with recurrence of symptoms
Symptoms owners cite: No response to accelerator pedal input; Delayed acceleration followed by sudden engagement; Transmission jerking and slipping; Jerking during deceleration when removing foot from accelerator; Transmission does not appear to engage during acceleration
Codes mentioned: P0826 (shift up/down failure)
Repairs/costs cited: One vehicle had original transmission replaced by dealer (Beaver Chevy); replacement transmission exhibits same jerking and slipping; no current resolution documented
Engine Power Reduction and Check Engine Light—Turbo or Sensor Fault
The check engine light illuminates with an 'Engine Power Reduced' notification, accompanied by rough idle and ticking sounds. Diagnostic scanning reveals code P0299 and multiple additional codes. The vehicle has been to the dealership multiple times for repair attempts, but the root cause remains unresolved after over six months. Symptoms include engine shaking and audible ticking.
When: Appeared approximately two months after purchase of used 2022 (June 2025); ongoing for over six months
Symptoms owners cite: Check engine light on and blinking; Engine power reduced notification; Engine shaking and rough idle; Ticking sound from engine; Poor vehicle performance
Codes mentioned: P0299, Multiple additional codes not specified
Repairs/costs cited: Multiple dealership visits; dealer has attempted multiple repairs but has not resolved the root cause; issue persists
Transmission Jerking and Slipping—No Warning Lights
The transmission jerks hard and slips, particularly during acceleration and when releasing the accelerator pedal. The vehicle acts reluctant to accelerate. No check engine lights or warning lights illuminate, making diagnosis difficult. An original transmission was replaced, but the replacement transmission exhibits identical symptoms, suggesting either a recurring defect, installation issue, or secondary transmission control problem.
When: Timing not specified; involves original and replacement transmission
Symptoms owners cite: Transmission jerking and slipping; Poor acceleration response; Hard jerking when releasing accelerator pedal; No warning lights illuminated
Repairs/costs cited: Original transmission replaced by Beaver Chevy; replacement transmission exhibits same symptoms; no resolution documented
Synthesized from 21 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
What owners are reporting 7 most recent
My 2022 Chevrolet Malibu is experiencing the known “Shift to Park” defect and an “Air Induction System” fault. The vehicle repeatedly refuses to recognize the Park position even after moving the shifter into Park. This causes the vehicle to stay powered on, prevents it from shutting off, and forces me to shift back and forth multiple times to get the car to register Park. This is unsafe because…
Purchased the car February 14 2025 with 102,664 miles on it. About 2 weeks ago I was merging on a highway and it went into limp mode and I almost get rear-ended. It felt like it lost all power. The check engine light came on and I drove it to Auto Zone to have it scanned and code P0299 was the code, turbo underboost. I then went to O'Reilly's for a second opinion and their scanner also said turbo…
Shift to Park light remains on and car will not shut down when it is in Park already. This is an existing issue with Chevy Malibu but no recall yet.
Was going about 30 car felt like it was sliding and not getting traction
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that upon moving the gear shifter to the park(P), the message "Shift to Park" was displayed. The contact stated that after restarting the vehicle, the vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer nor an independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The…
Shift to park message displays more and more frequently. Have to spend a couple minutes each time messing with the shifter to be able to turn my car off. Dealer says it is not covered under standard warranty, but I'm not paying out of pocket for a known GM issue. This should be moved up to a recall as it seems to happen more often than NOT and prevents the vehicle from powering off
I noticed that as I was parking my 2022 Chevrolet Malibu and placed the vehicle's shifter in the park position, I was trapped in my vehicle because I keep getting an error message on my dashboard that reads "Shift to Park." even after the shifter was placed in park. This happened during one of the hottest days of the year. The vehicle failed to shift to the park position preventing people from…
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Common questions
How serious is the powertrain problem on the 2022 Chevrolet Malibu?
It's a meaningful issue. 21 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $2,500.
At what mileage does the powertrain typically fail?
Based on the 21 complaints filed, powertrain issues most often appear around 38,873 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $2,500 for powertrain repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to powertrain?
No active recalls currently cover powertrain issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2022/Chevrolet/Malibu.
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